Digital job exchange launches in Costa RicaWednesday, November 5, 2008 Tecoloco.com's launch in Costa Rica will allow businesses and individuals to access 1.500 global job listings each week. This company also operates in the other Central American countries, being a regional job exchange. Copa Invests $5 Million In Online TechnologyWednesday, February 24, 2010 Copa launched a new version of its website, Copaair.com, after 18 months of work and a $5 million investment. Frank Kardonski, e-business director at Copa Airlines, explained that the new site enables users to pay in six different currencies (U.S. dollars, Brazilian reales, and Chilean, Colombian, Mexican and Argentinian pesos). Marketing firm to open in Costa Rican free zoneTuesday, November 18, 2008 American company, Critical Mass, joined up with Costa Rican firm, Grupo Garnier, to open a subsidiary in the country called The Hangar Interactive. The Hangar Interactive will create website for marketing and will hire 30 persons immediately. However this figure should reach 250 within the next three years, said Gabriela Llobet, director of Cinde. Awards for the best web sites from El SalvadorThursday, October 23, 2008 The 24 best websites from El Salvador were awarded yesterday with the 2008 "Arroba de Oro". The prestigious event awarded each of the 24 categories, with the top winner being musica.com.sv, which also got a cash prize from the sponsors. Saongroup buys recruitment website in Central AmericaTuesday, September 2, 2008 Irish online recruiter Saongroup.com has expanded its operations to central America with the acquisition of Tecoloco.com. The Irish recruiter, which is jointly owned by telecoms entrepreneur Denis O'Brien and Cork businessman Leslie Buckley, is believed to have paid more than $3 million (€2.05 million) to acquire the business although no price was disclosed. Saongroup buys recruitment website in Central AmericaTuesday, September 2, 2008 Irish online recruiter Saongroup.com has expanded its operations to central America with the acquisition of Tecoloco.com. The Irish recruiter, which is jointly owned by telecoms entrepreneur Denis O'Brien and Cork businessman Leslie Buckley, is believed to have paid more than $3 million (€2.05 million) to acquire the business although no price was disclosed. Recruiter Amrop Enters PanamaTuesday, November 23, 2010 Amrop Peru announced the start of operations in Panama and Central America. With an estimated investment of one million Dollars over the next three years, the company will begin its expansion to Central America from Panama. “About Us” is Important in a Corporate WebsiteThursday, November 11, 2010 The first thing to communicate is what we sell. Then, we must make sure our possible client knows who we are. But it is important to tell this "About Us" in an attractive way for the reader. 5 Key Items in Digital CommunicationTuesday, October 20, 2009 Internet is like a gold mine for small companies: there is no easier or cheaper way of reaching the target audience. However, we must take note of the different ways of using the web as a marketing tools, or we could be wasting time and business opportunities. Costa Rica: Employer Procedures Only OnlineWednesday, September 8, 2010 By 2011, all employers affiliated to Costa Rica's social security agency (CCSS) will have to submit their monthly employee reports via Internet. The CCSS (known locally as the Caja) application is being incorporated in the Centralized Tax Collection System (Sicere in Spanish). Do You Sell Online?Thursday, June 24, 2010 Web users expect a lot from shopping sites, but their focus is on the fundamentals that facilitate purchasing. An article in eMarketer.com discussed a recent report called “Revolutionizing Website Design”, which stated that the most important feature of e-commerce sites, according to consumers, is “clearly presented pricing and shipping information” followed by “indications of credibility and trustworthiness”. Strategic Alliance of Guatemalan MediaWednesday, June 24, 2009 The group, Emisoras Unidas, announced the launch of the "Proyecto del Futuro II," a strategic alliance of communications media. "Proyecto del Futuro II" is a strategic Alliance of 44 radio stations, three regional television channels, 800 outdoor ad spaces and seven websites, also includes the Central American representation of the channels MTV, VH1, and Nickelodeon. Guatemala: Demand for Managerial Positions IncreasesMonday, March 16, 2009 Due to pessimism and in anticipation of eventual layoffs, the Guatemalan managerial ranks increased their search for alternative jobs. According to the Executive Director of AMCHAM (Guatemalan-American Chamber of Commerce), Carolina Castellanos, the base of applicants for management positions that it maintains to support its associates grew in the sector of executives in search of jobs from 2% in December 2008 to 20% in March 2009. Panama: Web Strategy to Attract TouristsMonday, August 15, 2011 An internet campaign developed by the Tourism Authority has meant an increase in visits to the portal Visitpanama.com, which receives on average 73,430 hits per month. According to the manager of the Tourism Authority of Panama, Solomon Shamah, advertising and web media promotion are an important methods of attracting tourists. Web Portal for Creating Companies in PanamaThursday, December 19, 2013 The new website streamlines the process of business registration and complements the panamatramita.gob.pa site for completing paperwork with the government. From a press release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama: |
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