In this newsletter:

• GPHCC Upcoming Events
• Build Latino Recruitment is still open!
• Legislative Luncheon Recap
• Latino B2B Referral Group & Member Profile
• GPHCC and Members in the news
• Welcome New Members!
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Messages from our Newsletter Sponsors

Interview with Julissa Almonte-Espinal, Chair of the GPHCC’s Latino B2B Program and co-business owner of GPHCC Member Business Innovech Software 

How do you help clients? What makes you different?

When it comes to pricing, we're not really competing. Our competition are freelancers from all over the world: India, Pakistan, Latin America. and they can be very cheap. But what we do is different: we try to build a very personal relationship, a business relationship with our clients because we want them to feel like we understand them, and that we're also here to help them.

We want to make sure that we're putting out their information on a website that is going to be appealing from a marketing standpoint. We also want to make sure that we put tools out there - if you want to build something to sell products online, then we want to build those out for you. We want to make sure that those tools that we put on a website are going to help you to manage your business a little bit better from a technical standpoint.

So, I think that’s a key differentiator for us – we offer more. We are not just a freelancer that just wants to build your website, then forget about you. They don't want to have meetings with you. They don't want to talk to you. They just want to quickly move on and build something else.

For Innovech, commitment is the thing. Commitment and support. We are there for our clients throughout the whole journey. That’s what sets us apart.

You are the new Chair of the Latino B2B Group at GPHCC. Tell us about that and why being part of a referrals group is critical for growing businesses.

We’ve been able to build a business just based on the backbone of referrals. To this day, we have not acquired a client directly through social media campaigns, by putting stuff on our website, or doing radio advertisements or paid TV advertisements.

You’re getting most clients from referrals?

Yes, 90% of our clients right now have come to us through referrals. Most of the clients that we have acquired are because we are very involved with programs offered within our community.

Upon learning about the Latino B2B program at GPHCC, which centers around referrals, we saw a fantastic opportunity to actively participate, fully engage, and approach it seriously. We are confident that our involvement will lead to valuable clients and referrals from this dynamic group.

Don’t miss the opportunity to grow your business! Get involved in Latino B2B now. Space is limited. Contact Julissa or Paul Wheatley.

Join GPHCC's Latino B2B Program. Swap Referrals, Gain New Clients, Increase revenue!

• Only 1 Hour a Month via Zoom.
• Free to Members. $500 for Non-Members. 
• Limited Space – So Act Fast!

GPHCC President & CEO Jennifer Rodriguez wrote an opinion letter to the editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer asking for coordinated crime prevention to help small businesses thrive

Member and Camino al Exito graduate Emma Restrepo and 2 Putos Platform win a 2023 LION Local Journalism Award

Member and Accelerate Business graduate Georgette Luna featured on CBS News Philadelphia for her efforts to diversify the city's marine community

Member and Accelerate Business & Build Latino participant Gabriella Gabriel Paez featured in Impacto

Member and Accelerate Business graduate named 2023 Woman of Excellence by Family Focus Media

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Rob Bernberg

Jhaisa Castillo

Community College of Philadelphia

Delivery Guys App

Johnny Gonzalez

Googol Services

Healing Road Counseling Services LLC

Jessica DeJesus LLC

Kita, Gorman & Associates - Ameriprise Financial

Genesis Leal

Lefa Inc.

Madrid Cleaning Services LLC

Sandra Marquez-Ferber

Messina Martinez Photography

Carlos Alberto Prince

Claudia Andrade, Realtor at KW Tri-County

Risk-TAG

Diana Rivera

Royal Wealth Investments, LLC

PamPam

Sylvia Miguelina, LLC

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

UrbanScape Solutions

Juan Vallejo

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PARTNERSHIP PITFALLS

Transforming Contracts from Barriers to Bridges

Business is built on relationships and agreements. But how many times have you signed on the dotted line without truly understanding what's written above it?

Why Business Contracts Matter

At the recent Build Latino event, a speaker shared a story of loss he is suffering because he didn't fully understand his LLC agreement and his so called partners are taking advantage to his financial detriment. 

These contracts that we sometimes skim over aren't just lifeless papers; they're the ligaments and tendons, the connective tissue, of our businesses. Ignoring the details or misunderstanding them can lead to real life consequences — partnership disputes and financial loss.

Empowerment through Knowledge

Contracts should serve as bridges to successful business relationships rather than confusing barriers that hold traps for those who don’t understand them. The importance of truly understanding your contracts cannot be emphasized enough. 

Imagine the security of knowing every term, obligation, and right of importance to your business. Consider the peace of mind that would come from having at your fingertips summaries that translate the legalese of key contract terms into clear business terms. 

To all our readers, we pose a challenge: 

Review your key contracts this week. 

• Do you truly understand your rights and obligations and those of your counterparty?
• Do they align with your business vision? 

Your contracts shape the future of your business. Do you know what yours means to your business? If the contract is unclear or if you're unsure where to start, LareDiaz is available for free consultations. Call us at (267)668-2853 to speak with Gabriel to schedule a consultation call.

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