September 15 to October 15 is a time “to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation.” When it comes to small businesses, the SBA reports that nearly one in four new businesses is Hispanic-owned. There are nearly 5 million such businesses in the U.S. contributing more than $800 billion to the U.S. economy. Small Business Trends lists 15 of most successful Hispanic entrepreneurs. #IdeaoftheDay