Last week the "Innobideak- Lehiabide - Accelerator for the Competitiveness of companies in global environments" regulations were published by the Basque Government. It is the new initiative of the executive to facilitate the growth of SMEs in need of new ideas and projects.
The winemaking sector needs to get its act together and it has already started
During the pre-crisis period, the creation of new wineries and appellations proliferated. There was no self-respecting entrepreneur who did not have a stake in a winery. Now the time has come for the sector to be reorganised and the entrepreneurs with winemaking experience will remain.
ICTs the only sector to see an upturn in investment activity
Despite a downward trend in investment across the board, the information technology (ICT) sector has seen a rebound in the second quarter of 2013. Private investment firms invested 12,500$ million in 65 deals in the second quarter, which is at a similar level to the last two years.
Within eHealth, investors are interested in cost transparency
In the US, access to healthcare could reach millions of new consumers with the passage of the Affordable Care Act next year. Investors have bet on start-ups that offer transparency in healthcare costs, crucial to improve efficiency for patients, providers, hospitals and insurance companies.
Mexico leads investments in Spain in August
Latin American and European companies dominate the investment market in Spain, with Mexico standing out in August.
The travel industry makes a move
Over the last few months, the travel and hotel sector has been immersed in a series of acquisitions by large groups. This is a good thermometer of the high level of competition in the sector and the need to seek advantages through the incorporation of differential technology.
"Pitch elevator: tips from experienced entrepreneurs
From the Kauffman Foundation last August, a number of experienced entrepreneurs gave their recommendations on how to pitch a project. They included Karen Griffith Gryga of Mid-Atlantic business angel, Bob Thomson of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of northeastern Pennsylvania and Ellen Weber of Robin Hood Ventures.
Will developed countries end up in the hands of emerging countries?
Según un estudio de Pwc, los nuevos compradores provienen de los mercados emergentes. Solo en el 2012, los inversores de las economías de alto crecimiento realizaron compras por valor de 32.600 millones de dólares en las economías desarolladas, tres veces más que en...
Strengthening the Latin American Venture Capital Ecosystem
According to a study by http://www.economist.com/, the assessment of the venture capital and venture capital ecosystem in Latam has shown significant improvements, with local regulation having improved the investment climate.
Se mete PRISA en el mundo de las «ofertas»
The world of offers has been in turmoil in recent years due to the importance of price for consumers. Proof of this is the progress made by PRISA with its participation in OFFERUM with its PLANEO portal. Consumers in this period of crisis are looking more and more at the price and are willing to receive abundant information about offers, in addition to the difficulty that businesses have in getting customers.
The future of the internet capturing the movement of physical things
Services ranging from thermostat sensors to wristbands that can track how you sleep or eat, is made up of hundreds of startup companies categorised as the Internet of Things (IoT). The Internet of Things describes technologies that connect to the internet and to each other through sensors, wireless networks, as well as "machine-to-machine" methods.
How do I find the best candidate in a selection process?
There are talented managers out there, but without the right tools, there is a good chance that you will not be able to find the perfect candidate for a particular job.