By: Astrid Vélez Self-motivation might be defined as a force that arises in each one of us and leads to an optimal state of mind. There are many words used to describe motivation, like “will power,” “drive,” and “firmness of purpose”. For many people, motivation
Our commercial properties or businesses can be negatively impacted by many events, including natural disasters such as hurricanes or earthquakes. As a result of such an event, both the structure of the property and the equipment you use to run it can be destroyed or severely
The hurricanes that struck our island last year served as a wake-up call to remind us the importance of being prepared to minimize the impact on our businesses’ financial stability. Below, we offer a guide with some ideas you should consider to protect your business’s
The collapse of infrastructure, including electrical-energy and communications systems, is one of the most common types of damage caused by natural disasters. Is your business prepared to face the ravages of a natural disaster? Here we share some recommendations with you, so
By Astrid Vélez* A life without goals is like driving in a foreign country without a map or GPS. Goals are powerful tools that allow us to design our actions, so they are directed toward achieving our objectives. They also support implementing new habits and effective
We must be prepared to face natural disasters like hurricanes Irma and Maria. Every business is at risk, and to ensure the continuity of your business when disaster strikes, it is essential that you mitigate that risk. Developing a business continuity plan is one of the
When a natural disaster occurs, having business interruption insurance will help you replace the income loss of your business. It also covers operational expenses such as incurred payments for contracted services even if the business is temporarily closed. For business
When a natural disaster occurs, having business interruption insurance¹ will help you replace the income that your business would have generated had the disaster not occurred. (The amount to be replaced is based on your business’s financial statements and other documents.)
By: Astrid Vélez* When great opportunities arise, it is important to negotiate effectively to be able to take advantage of them. A negotiation is an agreement between parties that ideally should ensure, among other things, fulfillment of responsibilities, expectations and
By Astrid Vélez* Regardless of the size or type of your business, it is crucial that you have an effective marketing strategy that impacts the customer’s mind and makes you the first choice. The ways of marketing goods and services have changed radically in the last 10
