Corb7 International January 3rd, 2024 Newsletter

International Business 

Publisher's Note

Entrepreneur & Author
JeffCorbett.com

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year starts Saturday, February 10, 2024 – now only a few weeks away.  It is interesting to note that the exact date of the first day of Chinese New Year changes every year but always begins on the new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20. It's a major holiday in Greater China and has strongly influenced lunar new year celebrations of China's neighboring cultures. Although this holiday has commonly been called “Chinese New Year” in the West, China is not the only country to observe it. Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most celebrated and longest of all Asian festivals and is observed by millions of people around the world. Several other countries in East Asia, including Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and the Philippines, hold their own new year celebrations at the same time. 

2024 is the Year of the Dragon!
The Chinese zodiac operates on a 12-year cycle, and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. People born in this year are believed to be charismatic, ambitious, and have a natural flair for leadership. Each zodiac animal is also associated with one of the five elements; 2024 is linked to the Wood element, emphasizing growth and expansion.
 
2024 is also a Leap Year!
Which of course means people who were born on February 29, 2020, will finally turn one.
 
2024 is also a Presidential Election Year!
Just in case you live in the United States and have been in deep hibernation, you should prepare yourself for court cases, nonstop advertisements followed by a November election and then more court cases …
 
“May you live in interesting times”
- Often considered a Chinese curse but origins are unclear.

Happy New Year to all! 

Best Wishes for a Prosperous & Healthy 2024!!!

Jeff Corbett

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International Business 

Business Psychology

Time Management & 2024 Goal Setting

A new opportunity to take massive action!   

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If you are like most entrepreneurs,  the early morning is no stranger to you.  You are likely extremely familiar with the 5:00 am wake-up call (or earlier) but also recognize the need to feel fresh and focused for your business day.  The solution might just be refreshing your time management and goal setting skills and what better time to accomplish this than at the beginning of a New Year.  

Ours is a busy society where everyone is moving rapidly from project to project.  As a result, many people may feel that there simply are not enough hours in the day to get it all done.

Quite often people delay certain tasks until the late hours of the night as a way to catch up. But that can be detrimental to health. The National Institute of Health warns that lack of adequate sleep can affect mood, adversely affect relationships, increase anxiety, and possibly contribute to depression. Inadequate sleep is also associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, obesity and heart disease.

Rather than tapping into precious hours of shut-eye, men and women can learn how to manage their time better so they complete more tasks during the day, leaving more time to relax and sleep at night. Effective time management begins with these strategies.

1. Set priorities. Begin by setting priorities. This involves making a list of all the tasks that need to be completed, and then putting them in order of most essential to least essential. Once you understand where to first devote your attention, address items on the list in order of their priority.

2. Develop goals. Goals do not have to be far-off ideas for the future. They can be easily reached today. Simple goals such as, "I want to remove all nonessential paperwork from my desk" can be tackled quickly and without much effort. Goals give a person something to work toward and are important ways to steer you in the right direction. Without goals, you may wander aimlessly. Accomplishing goals of all shapes and sizes gives a feeling of accomplishment.

3. Avoid distractions. Distractions can pull attention away from important tasks at hand. Distractions can be phone calls, text alerts, personal issues, people in the room, and many other things. Figure out how you work best and minimize distractions so that you can fully focus on your priorities.

4. Stop multitasking. Unfortunately, multitasking is not the key to getting more things done. In fact, it could actually be hurting performance. Research conducted at Stanford University discovered that multitasking is less productive than doing a single thing at a time. You simply cannot put full effort into multiple things at once - and something will be short-changed if you try.

5. Write things down. Keeping information floating around your mind is ineffective and can lead to stress. Put things down on paper or make digital notes to keep track of what needs to get done. Set your targets and break each task down to manageable pieces. Physically cross items off your list as they are completed.

Time management is a skill that can be learned with practice and focusing on elements of success.  Below are a few links that might also help you with your goal setting for 2023.

Backward goal setting

BHAG: Big Hairy Audacious Goal

Warren Buffett’s “2 list” strategy

The OGSM model: Objective, goals, strategies, and measures

SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goals 

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International Business 

Cross-Border Business 

The Swiss Army Knife of Corporate Structures

Switzerland for profit  & asset protection.  

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A Swiss Trust Company (STC) is a unique entity that like the famous Swiss Army Knife offers versatility and various tools for durability and longevity of use.

A Swiss Trust Company is a Non-Banking Financial business model that will operate for you as a holding entity and a flagship structure adding prestige and operational authority to any venture. A Swiss Trust Company perpetuates the legacy and tradition of the Swiss financial industry and transitions smartly into any business undertaking that you may embark on.

It brings together the culture of the Swiss in promoting self-regulation and privacy with a functioning entity that can be utilized for asset protection, estate planning or as an alternative to private bank ownership with the addition of appropriate licensing. Switzerland is world-renowned as a premier financial and banking center. For many years, the country has been a magnet for foreign investment as well as a place to conduct safe and secure banking transactions. This is due, in large part, to a well-established and solid financial infrastructure having a tradition of sound asset management and a focus on privacy that dates back at least 200 years. The term Swiss bank has become synonymous with an institution where professional service coupled with customer privacy and absolute security of assets is to be expected.
 
An STC is a non-banking, hybrid corporate institution that offers many of the advantages bank ownership provides while avoiding some of the disadvantages. It is not a bank and cannot be called a bank; nor is it a tax shelter, it is, nevertheless, a highly versatile fiduciary financial entity.

Swiss Trust Companies could accurately be described as a privileged corporate entity whose capabilities have been customized to meet the demands of its owners and shareholders, while still operating under the rules and regulations of Swiss law. Since it has been structured to meet the preferences and strategies of owners and shareholders alike, it can act as a powerful business tool. As the name implies, a Swiss Trust is an entity where assets are placed for both investment and safekeeping and whose strategies center about investment for profit, asset protection and privacy.

Most of today’s STC’s were at one time corporate entities under a different name engaging in financial services, business, retailing or manufacturing. What the company activities used to be are of no concern, just as many of today’s most successful corporate powerhouses, such as Berkshire Hathaway, started out in very different industries that they no longer have any involvement or interests in. These older entities were over time converted into non-banking fiduciary companies in which the articles of association were changed to suit the preferences of new ownerships.

While many of these financial entities have been in business for many years, the term Swiss Trust Company is relatively new. It began to come into wide usage in the late 1990s. One of the overriding characteristics of an STC is that it can change hands from time to time, and even change names; however, its original date of incorporation remains unchanged. If you purchase an existing STC, you may find yourself the owner of a company that has been in existence for 75 years or more and has acquired a sterling reputation at that time. Owning a well-established company with a record of success spanning decades can open doors as you seek contacts or partners to assist you in carrying out your business strategies.

As an STC owner, you have the power and authority to protect your more sensitive business dealings in private and away from the prying eyes of your competition. You can protect your assets from possible litigation or other threats such as fiscal or political turmoil. Furthermore, as an owner you have the authority to structure a business model to suit your own needs and a business model in which you can implement strategies for success. These strategies are often most effectively implemented when the STC has been properly structured with the assistance of a qualified and accomplished administrative firm.

A very interesting tool for business owners with international interests during uncertain times. 

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International Business

Business Etiquette

Connecting in the New Year

by Candace Smith
The Etiquette Blog
Candace Smith Etiquette 

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Committing to changing habits or incorporating new ones can be draining and disappointing but reaching out to others – even when not second nature – is essentially something we do in one form or another every day.  

"Ramping up" by making it a mindful exercise allows us to offer comfort or support, reach for more experiences, broaden our circle of friends, re-acquaint with old friends, and connect with family members. 

Always Introduce Yourself

When we don’t introduce ourselves, we limit opportunities for future engagement.  Making your introduction meaningful comes from intention, not from physical engagement.  Even if you are avoiding shaking hands, your words, tone of voice, and eye contact will let someone know it is a pleasure to meet them.

Give Up Fears of Imperfection

Consider reaching out to others not only for the benefits of human connection, but to challenge your vulnerable side.  Employ self-forgiveness and kindness as an antidote.  When you accept yourself as perfectly imperfect, you help other people accept you – and themselves – just as you are.

Avoid Trivializing the Importance of Apologies

No one I know enjoys making a mistake, nor does anyone love giving an apology.  Some are quick to point out that if you can’t learn from error you aren’t really learning.  It can feel very tempting to hide behind the mask of scrutiny, but if a mistake has been made or a wrong action taken, an apology is called for.  

Apology is the essence of forgiveness.  Without it there can be no forgiveness.  Making a meaningful apology as soon as possible helps a person embrace and experience their mistake and really feel what another person might feel.  Recognizing faults as they manifest can be discouraging but is the best opportunity for growth.

Be Intentional

Mindfully reaching out to other people has many benefits.  Whether you begin making a point of introducing yourself, embracing vulnerabilities, or apologizing to reconnect through forgiveness, creating a habit of human connection will increase your social circle as well as your confidence.  

Check in with yourself each day.  Think of someone you’d like to contact, or a situation you can use to introduce yourself or have conversation with.  At any moment, you can do a self-check with one question:  “Am I reaching out to others today?”  

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International Business

Investment Strategies  

Cryptocurrency Conference

Switzerland & Crypto.  

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Cryptocurrency has always warranted skepticism and with the collapse of FTX every conference regarding this space will be under additional scrutiny.   A very interesting conference will be held in Switzerland January 10th -12th.  The Crypto Finance Conference 2024 will in St. Moritz, Switzerland. 

This symposium is especially noteworthy since it has purposely positioned itself to take cryptocurrency further mainstream in a changing environment. The conference offers attendants educational keynote speakers and insightful panel discussions.  We thought it worth your attention and if you would like more information please refer to the link below. 

crypto-finance-conference 

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Lifestyle

Fitness & Health

Exercising with High Blood Pressure

Exercise can lower your blood pressure. 

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Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition and a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The National Library of Medicine National Center for Biotechnology Information offers that hypertension is responsible for the majority of cardiovascular mortality. Hypertension is associated with an inactive lifestyle, so becoming more active can prevent or even reverse a hypertension diagnosis.

Hypertension is blood pressure that is 140 or higher on the systolic (upper) number and 90 or higher on the diastolic (lower) number. Exercise can help lower high blood pressure and may provide an energy boost and relieve stress.

For people adopting a more active lifestyle after a hypertension diagnosis, it is preferential to start off gradually. WebMD says in the event of hypertension, any activity that enables one to breathe harder and make the heart beat a little faster can be sufficient; it is not necessary to purchase a gym membership, but doing so may provide the motivation some need to commit to a workout regimen. Activities like swimming, jogging, brisk walking, biking, or doing rigorous yard work also can help lower blood pressure.

The American Heart Association says for most people, 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity is recommended. This amount of exercise can be broken up any way a person desires, like 30 minutes per day, though the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advises exercising over the course of several days each week. People should make time for stretching and muscle-strengthening as well. Regular physical activity can lower blood pressure by anywhere from five to eight mm Hg. By keeping active, a person can prevent blood pressure from creeping up again.

Exercise is a vital component of addressing hypertension. After receiving such a diagnosis, individuals can work with their physicians to devise a safe and effective fitness regimen. As always, consult with your physician before starting any plan. 

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Lifestyle  

Spirits & Cuisine  

 The 333-Year Story of Kettle One Vodka

Family Owned and established in 1691.  

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Ketel One is produced by the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Netherlands. The Nolet Distillery was founded in 1691 by the Nolet family, French Huguenot refugees, and has remained in the Nolet family ever since. Ketel One is so named for the original coal-fired copper still that was used to distill it, Distilleerketel #1.
 
It has become one of the most popular top-shelf vodka brands in the world but not so long ago it was almost a sign of sophistication to call it out when ordering a cocktail.  We think you might really enjoy the video below which describes its long history and family tradition.

Click Here for Video

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Lifestyle 

Leisure 

Waking for Enjoyment & Health

Walking provides a host of benefits for body & mind.  

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Individuals looking for a way to incorporate exercise into their lives need look no further than their own feet. Walking offers numerous health benefits to people of all ages, and it's particularly beneficial to fitness novices. Walking can facilitate a transition between inactivity and increased intensity for those who may have been away from exercise for some time.

According to Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, walking is "the closest thing people have to a wonder drug." Any physical activity is a boon to personal health, and walking provides a host of benefits.

1. Strengthens bones: Walking can slow down the loss of bone mass due to osteoporosis. Arthritis.org notes that a study of postmenopausal women found that 30 minutes of walking each day reduced their risk of hip fractures by 40 percent.

2. Boosts cardio endurance: Regular walks can improve cardiovascular endurance, which can help people progress to more rigorous physical activity.

3. Burns calories: People can walk to burn calories and maintain or lose weight. The number of calories burned will depend on how briskly people walk, the distance they cover, their body weight, and the terrain on which they walk.

4. Improves cardiovascular health: The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week. Walking can fit that bill. Walking five days a week can reduce risk for coronary heart disease by roughly 19 percent, according to a report in the European Journal of Epidemiology.

5. Counteracts effects of weight-promoting genes: Researchers at Harvard Medical School looked at 32 obesity-promoting genes in more than 12,000 people who walked briskly for about an hour a day. Walking reduced the effects of weight-promoting genes by 50 percent.

6. Tame cravings: People who have a sweet tooth can take notice that walking may steer people away from overindulgence. A pair of studies from the University of Exeter found a 15-minute walk can curb cravings for chocolate and reduce the chocolate consumed in stressful situations. Walking also helped to reduce cravings for other sugary snacks.

7. Reduces joint pain: Walking improves blood flow and helps protect the joints. This can keep people from developing arthritis and other stiffness.

Walking has many health benefits that can support the entire body and mind. 

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Lifestyle

Travel

How to Find Time to Travel in 2024

Travel exposes one to new cultures, environments & educates.  

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The perks of traveling are well known, but that knowledge doesn't mean people are heading off for parts unknown. A report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that, although 73 percent of American civilian workers have access to paid vacations, around half of the entire labor force does not use its vacation time. A fear of returning to a mountain of work or even that taking time off could make them appear expendable and put their jobs in jeopardy may compel some to avoid taking time off. Others may believe they simply do not have the free time to travel or are too busy to plan getaways.

But even the busiest individual can employ strategies to make more time for travel.

· Leave it to a travel agent. Travel agents can book trips at little to no cost to consumers, freeing them from the time constraint of researching and booking trips. Travel agents often tap into their experience to plan adventures that travelers booking on their own may never discover.

· Balance work life and home life. Many people find it difficult to balance life at work and life at home. Overworked professionals can begin to prioritize home life and put it on equal footing with work. That shift can free up more time to travel.

· Travel for work. While it may not be the same thing as traveling for leisure, work travel provides a chance to get away and see new places. Explore job opportunities that put an emphasis on routine travel, which can break the monotony of sitting in the same office day after day.

· Take a sabbatical. A sabbatical is a period of extended time off that employers grant employees. People often take sabbaticals to study, volunteer or pursue professional interests. Travel can be built into a sabbatical and even be a major component of the growth individuals on sabbatical hope to experience.

· Ask for help from others. Family obligations can prevent individuals from traveling as much as they would like to. In such instances, individuals can ask a friend or family member to look after their children for a weekend and offer to reciprocate.

Even the busiest individuals can find time to travel.

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