JD Duarte highlights the rising position of Latin America for startups and new business
Innovation is one of the motors that drive Latin America. In a context of uncertainty and changes, the region is managing to consolidate itself as an ideal territory for the development of projects linked to entrepreneurship and technological advances. FinTechs and unicorns are springing up to provide jobs, sustainability and business opportunities to many parts […]
JD Duarte explains some of the eCommerce trends coming in 2023
It is expected that by 2025, online stores will already generate almost 25% of total sales in the retail sector. In addition, from that year on, one in four purchases will be made through the Internet. Similarly, in 2024 the sales volume will reach almost $6.5 billion worldwide. Taking this context into account, it is […]
JD Duarte explains how startups can control expenses to get the business off the ground
Entrepreneur and business specialist JD Duarte provides insight into the key aspects of a startup that can help it control its costs in order to maximize its resources as it grows. While increasing the number of sales may seem like the most important indicator for an entrepreneur looking to grow, gaining true control of all […]
JD Duarte offers insight into the best ways to measure success of digital operations
Websites are becoming more and more important in the consumer journey. It is, therefore, essential to measure digital marketing’s effectiveness. This is a shared burden between digital media sellers and marketers trying to maximize their Return On Investment (ROI). JD Duarte is an eCommerce expert and entrepreneur who shares virtual metrics that can be used […]
JD Duarte discusses making investments as a business owner
Entrepreneurs want to see their companies grow. Investment plays an important role in this. It is more than just investing money to grow a business. It is about investing in other aspects that will ensure the company’s success. JD Duarte, a lifelong entrepreneur and businessman from Costa Rica, offers advice on areas all businesses should […]
JD Duarte offers the benefits of Scrum for small businesses
Nowadays, companies and their needs change vertiginously. They have had to adapt to new changes to provide better services and offer their products at all times and when the client requires them. Scrum can help make this possible, and eCommerce expert and Scrum Master JD Duarte explains how. Technology and different generations have set a […]
JD Duarte explains how to make an eCommerce platform operate efficiently
Society is changing its consumption habits and how it acquires goods and services. In parallel, companies adapt their marketing and distribution processes to new market dynamics. Having teams trained to manage eCommerce platforms and applications is a differential added value for companies. JD Duarte, a lifelong entrepreneur and eCommerce expert from Costa Rica, breaks down […]
JD Duarte discusses changes occurring in the digital payments space
Smartphones enabled the boom in digital payments, which were boosted during the pandemic. However, the development of the payments ecosystem is still in the making. JD Duarte, an entrepreneur and innovation expert from Costa Rica, explains the trends that will be protagonists in the coming years. Electronic payments are transforming the financial services industry. This […]
JD Duarte explains the importance of evaluating leadership among a company’s employees
Companies work every day to ensure that their operation is at total capacity. It is essential that the organization is composed of a human team that is united and that is able to work hand in hand. The purpose should be to meet the objectives set and offer a quality product/service, making customers satisfied. That […]
JD Duarte discusses the future of eCommerce in Latin America
Latin America is a great revelation for local and global eCommerce that want to take advantage of a market in which eCommerce is expected to grow by 30% every year until 2025. Recent research by Ebanx (a multinational online payment processing company) reveals that eCommerce in the region will grow to reach very close to […]