Regardless of whether you work in a company or run your own business, being able to present your ideas in a compelling manor will help you succeed. This book is not just for the sales and marketing folks. Powerful presentation skills are essential in every part of business, including: IT, customer relations, HR, legal, operations, […]
Thanks to an initiative by the Curaçao Tourism Board (CTB), free wifi will be available in Curaçao’s city center. Director of CTB, Hugo Clarinda, explained that it’s free but not unlimited. Access to the network can be obtained by giving one’s e-mail address. Wifi will be available in Punda from Marshe Nobo to Wilhelminaplein and […]
A significant part of Curaçao’s economy relies on the export of services. International financial services such as consulting, auditing, banking and the setup of international structures have played an important role in Curaçao’s economy since the 1950’s. Additionally, the number of entrepreneurs choosing Curaçao as their home base, while providing a range of services to […]
Information security is a number one priority for all companies; however, the process of keeping financial, employee and other data safe is not without its challenges. There are three things every business should know to reduce its chances of becoming another network security statistic. 1. Our employees are your biggest asset, but also your biggest […]
Using standards can offer a set of powerful business and marketing tools for organizations of all sizes. Standards can be used to fine-tune an organization’s performance and manage the risks they face while operating in more efficient and sustainable ways. Standards allow organizations to demonstrate the quality they offer to their customers and reassures customers […]
The employer is responsible for the wellbeing of his employees. This means that the working environment should not pose any dangers to the physical or mental health of the staff. The work station must be ergonomically sound, the climate must be appropriate, stress should be avoided, et cetera. Many bosses go beyond the necessary facilities […]
While in the past a call to your tax advisor was only required close to the tax return deadline or when confronted with a tax audit, the current business environment demands having your advisor on speed dial. TEXT VIVIAN L.M. BONIFACIO-PIETERS MSC, TAX MANAGER AT MEIJBURG & CO CARIBBEAN. JEANISE J. JOB MSC, TAX MANAGER […]
After years of futile efforts to work out a deal for financing through local banks, the Curaçao Drydock Company, (CDC), has recently signed an agreement with Damen Shipyard Group to take over all its operational activities. TEXT FARAH DIBAH AYOUBI Getmar Caldera, Managing Director of CDC is now smiling as he takes calls from numerous […]
Infinite investment opportunities lay on the horizon for local and foreign companies alike. With many of the key ingredients already in place, the momentum of the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange, (DCSX), is starting to take ground and realize its potential.TEXT BY HELEN GRIFFITH Curaçao has the capability to become a new financial hub in the […]
Vidanova Pension Fund, whose inception dates back to April 25th, 1968, is a dynamic and innovative multi-employer pension fund, offering both defined benefits, as well as defined contribution pension arrangements to companies across all economic sectors from all of the islands of the former Netherlands Antilles. Vidanova is a pension fund that can serve as […]
