Franchises generated about 32 thousand jobs throughout 2017, of which more than 8 thousand are granted by national firms. In total, there are 359 companies in Costa Rica; 25% are national and 75% are foreign.
The growth of the sector...
Money is a big determining factor when considering everyday options. A lack of money can cause a lot of difficulties, whereas sufficient funds can benefit your lifestyle in numerous ways. The effects of it can be seen early, especially...
Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to travel from Costa Rica to anywhere around the world? It can be a daunting proposition especially if you are planning on flying to Europe, Africa, or Asia. It all...
This great festival is very popular and takes place in Siquirres, here in our beautiful country, on August 12th, every year. In this, we can see parades with floats, masquerades, live music and extraordinary fireworks.
Background of its history...
Festival de...
Apple became, on Thursday, August 2nd, the first company listed on the stock market to reach a value of US$ 1 trillion. This is a feat for the technology company that has redesigned society since 2 entrepreneurs named Steve...
The construction of the new concentrate plant of Coca-Cola Company, in Liberia, Guanacaste, will generate 250 direct jobs during the next 17 months.
The announcement transpired this Saturday, July 21st, at an official ceremony in which President Carlos Alvarado laid...
Since Bitcoin, the first crypto-coin, was created 10 years ago, digital currencies have evolved by leaps and bounds. Recently it was announced that Costa Rican workers could choose to receive part of their salary in crypto-currencies. According to lawyer...
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) wants that when financial entities sell or buy US dollars from the public, they apply the same exchange rate to their clients, regardless of the volume of money that is going to...
As a businessman or woman, the most difficult job is to find quality yet cheap commodities to purchase for your business. Thinking like an entrepreneur you will need to consider the rate at which the value of the goods...
Costa Rica might be pint-sized but it is famed around the world for many things: great beaches, breathtaking landscapes, a huge biodiversity. It is also a country with a well-developed communication and information infrastructure that facilitates the creation and...
