We list some of the deductions you may include on your tax return and examples of common errors when filing. This advice will save you time and money. Small and medium-size businesses have a series of tax responsibilities, but there are also deductions they can claim on their
Feb04
Techniques for Increasing Sales
February 04, 2016
Learn what you can do to improve your sales. The field of sales has evolved and become more specialized. From the appearance and projection to knowledge and strategies, a salesperson is put to test every time he or she extends a hand to a customer to begin the presentation of
Jan29
Do’s and don’ts of managing your business social media
January 29, 2016
Social media have become an obligatory tool for marketing products and services. But to make a genuine connection with customers, you have to use them appropriately. “By using social media, brands have become more human and approachable to people,” said Mariel Arraiza,
Jan27
Strategic alliances to strengthen your business
January 27, 2016
An ally can play a key role in elevating your commercial execution. New entrepreneurs and innovators in Puerto Rico are emerging from their homes and classrooms to promote ideas, create novel businesses and launch in the marketplace the products or services they have
Jan26
Financing programs for your business.
January 26, 2016
Maybe you think that getting a loan for your business is too complicated. Below is an explanation, in summary form, of the financing options available to you. How it works: the SBA financing programs are used by the bank to grant commercial loans to small business owners on
Jan11
E-mail Marketing Best Practices
January 11, 2016
Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Periscope… the number of social media keeps increasing and provides numerous ways for us to communicate with our customers. One of the first communications tools that arose with the internet, however, was e-mail, and it has not lost its
Dec20
How to Encourage Teamwork
December 20, 2015
The best working teams share a secret: smiles, the unmistakable sign that team members are confident, calm and motivated to work together. It is also a sign of pride and commitment to the business or company. So says Olga Morales, Manager and First Vice President of the West
Nov25
How to manage your business’ public relations
November 25, 2015
Keep your ear to the ground and your eye on the horizon. That’s the response of Teruca Rullán, Senior Vicepresident Corporate Communications Popular, Inc., when asked what qualities a person in her vocation should have. But there is more. In short, public relations protects
Nov23
The Advantages of Having an Angel Investor
November 23, 2015
We are not talking about celestial angels, but angel investors could help you take your business to unimaginable levels of success. If you are a new entrepreneur or are in charge of a startup, you probably have an innovative idea that needs financing. In the early stages, new
Nov23
Is Renewable Energy an Alternative for My Business?
November 23, 2015
Two years ago, local media reported that in just 13 minutes the Energy Affairs Administration had used up the $4 million set aside for residential and commercial renewable energy projects. The agency was flooded with proposals in the blink of an eye, which shows that green