Why are more and more companies investing in energy storage?
Companies have spent years looking for ways to reduce their electricity bills. Investing in self-consumption, improving energy efficiency, or optimizing production processes are some of the most common measures. However, there is a technology that is gaining prominence due to its ability to multiply the benefits of these strategies: energy storage. Although many people associate […]
Key aspects to consider when choosing an ERP
For an SME, implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is not a simple software update, but a transformation of its information architecture and processes to guarantee survival and competitiveness in the market. What is an ERP really? An ERP is an integrated set of programs that supports core business processes, such as production, logistics, […]
Joint venture or franchise: which model fits best to grow without putting your brand at risk?
Do you want to expand your business without taking on all the investment? Are you thinking about collaborating with another company to reach new markets? Or perhaps you are looking to grow your brand through other businesses without losing control of what sets you apart? Many SMEs and self-employed individuals reach this point without being […]
Burn rate and runway: the metric that truly determines a startup’s survival
In the early stages of a startup, profitability is rarely the primary objective. The focus is on validating the product, building a market, and demonstrating traction. In this context, the key financial variable is not profit, but rather the cash available and the rate at which it is consumed. The burn rate, understood as the […]
When not to raise investment: growing with your own resources is also a valid strategy
In the startup ecosystem, the idea has become widespread that raising investment is a natural and even necessary step for growth. Funding rounds are often interpreted as signs of success, and many companies plan their development around capital raising. However, not all business models require external investment, and in some cases, raising capital can introduce […]
Silent delinquency: the real cost of not chasing unpaid debts on time
Late payments do not always arrive with a formal notice of non-payment. More often, they develop invoice by invoice, through small delays that gradually become normalized and eventually turn into a habit. When an overdue payment is not managed in time, it ceases to be a commercial issue and becomes a financial problem: it consumes […]
Rueda highlights that projects such as that of the multinational SAIC contribute to building a competitive and industrial Galicia
“It is a great collective achievement, a sign that things are being done well here,” he stated after highlighting the “institutional stability” that Galicia offers He emphasised the Galician Government’s commitment to “harnessing the region’s potential” in green energy He recalled that the upcoming Xacobeo 2027 will be a historic event and will constitute “the […]
Metrics that matter in the early stage: activity, conversion, and repeat purchase
During the early stages of a new business, entrepreneurs can easily get distracted by so-called “vanity metrics,” especially if they focus only on followers, website visits, or downloads. While these metrics may have some value, they do not reveal whether the business is actually generating sales or succeeding in driving repeat purchases. To keep performance […]
Communicating my project: what to consider to showcase the value of my business idea
The viability of a business project does not depend exclusively on the technical quality of its product or service, but also on the entrepreneur’s ability to build a coherent narrative that connects with the target audience. In today’s market, saturated with stimuli and competing offers, strategic communication becomes the key mechanism for transforming an abstract […]
Not everything can be patented: guidelines for protecting creations such as videos, music, or illustrations
<p> Many companies create content every day without stopping to think about how to protect it. Knowing what protection tools are available and which one is appropriate in each case is essential to maintaining control over what is created. </p> <p> Creating content is part of the daily activity of many SMEs. A social media […]
