Outstanding crowdfunding platforms in the real estate sector
There is no doubt that the way of doing business and the trends to make the most of our money have changed in recent years. One of these instruments is crowdfunding, which can give access to a profitable market and in which you can participate with different levels of investment, depending on your appetite. There are rankings on platforms linked to the real estate sector that can help boost assets and generate profitable incomes through this method of raising capital. One of them includes Estateguru, its origin is from Estonian and has more than 100,000 investors, it’s a leader in financing and real estate investment. Among the benefits that this platform offers is the ease of access that investors have to a variety of real estate investments with relatively minimal capital, since the minimum amount to start investing is €50 euros. It has access to the real estate market in different European countries, and its historical rate of failed investments is practically null. They have a very limited risk thanks to mortgage guarantees. On the other hand, StockCrowdIN, some users highlight that it’s one of the most complete platforms. It’s authorized by the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) and has real estate
The most outstanding women in the world of gastronomy
Undoubtedly the world of gastronomy has evolved over the years, at first in the culinary art only men stood out and it was those who took all the prominence, honorable mentions and awards every year. Obviously, this has changed, today both men and women are recognized. Regarding women's month, I liked the idea of making a list of women who have exalted this exciting world of gastronomy. Without a particular order, I will start with Elena Arzak, who, thanks to her dedication and innovation in the sector, was recognized in 2012 as the best female chef on the planet. Arzak studied hotel management in Switzerland and during his career he toured great kitchens in Europe, such as Le Vivarois in France. It also has three Michelin stars. On the other hand, there is chef Begoña Rodrigo, also known as “the brave cook”. As a result of her creativity, Begoña was the first winner of the Top Chef Spain edition and in 2014 she was named the best cook in the Valencian community. His culinary art is focused on the products of his land and in 2020 his restaurant La Salita received a Michelin star. Likewise, another great woman highlighted for her career is
The secret of success in cannabis
Over the past few decades, the cannabis industry in the US has slowly begun to open wide. Nearly two dozen states and territories have legalized recreational marijuana, even more allow medicinal uses, and there are several cannabis-related initiatives on the ballot for November. For investors, however, this may not be moving fast enough–particularly as marijuana is still illegal under federal laws. But, succeeding in this industry requires one key thing. Learn what it is on my Medium channel
The best lessons come from experience
An entrepreneur is defined as “one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.” However, no two entrepreneurs have the exact same approach, industry, and goal. As such, it can be hard to learn exactly how to succeed in this profession–particularly as there is no one set curriculum taught in schools. The best education I received came through my own experiences, and those of businesspeople I admire. I shared some of the best lessons I’ve learned in Entrepreneur. Read the full article at Entrepreneur.com
Leadership traits worth investing in
One of my favorite parts of my profession is that it allows me to meet and work with many different kinds of people. But, when it comes to investing, there are a few key traits that I always look for in a leadership team. And while there is no way to accurately predict if a business will succeed, these qualities are a great indication that our relationship will. Read more in my article for Entrepreneur.
Is investing in a food truck a good idea?
The mobile kitchen has become a fashion, which will not be temporary. Receiving gourmet dishes from the window of a truck was only seen on the streets of Bangkok and Singapore, then Anglo-Saxon versions began to appear focused on the design of the truck, today all over the world we can see how gastronomy has become a business on wheels and the street takes on a more gourmet sense. Compared to a traditional restaurant, undertaking in the world of gastronomy with a food truck implies a much smaller investment. If you have set your sights on this type of business, you only have to evaluate the acquisition costs, the kitchen equipment, request the permits and licenses that correspond to the country and consider the expenses of operating personnel. Of course, without forgetting the culinary experience of your guests so that the competition does not overwhelm you over time. Now, as I have seen, the best food trucks in the world are not limited to offering innovative cuisine. If you are looking to highlight your business, make sure you create an atmosphere where a pleasant atmosphere reigns, which not only shines for the exquisiteness of its dishes, but also highlights the design and
The hall of fame & the hospitality industry
Major celebrities are being drawn to investment in the luxury hotel industry. They are known to have a fabulous lifestyle, mansions, jewelry and more. All of this also brings an entrepreneur mindset to the table to shoot to winning investment fields. This is not recent news of course, we saw Robert De Niro turn co-owner of Nobu Hospitality and Nobu Restaurants, with well known chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa and movie producer Meir Teper. Also We have Leonardo Dicaprio, leading the Blackadore Caye, his own place in the Blackadore Caye located in Belize, Central America. Even though celebrities investing in the accommodation industry is not top of mind in current topics. It hasn't stopped as a trend. Few months ago I read the Dominican Today blog, focused on important projects in Miches with billions of dollars in investments. Shakira, Jay Z and Vin Diesel are some of the names found in the investment to build new exotic places in the Dominican Republic. All these investment moves are not exclusive for the Hollywood or music industry figures. Sport players are not only standing out in a hall of fame. Tennis star Rafael Nadal made a 14 millions Euros investment in two hotels in Cozumel,
Increase in delivery service due to the pandemic
Faced with the strong impact that the global economy received as a result of COVID-19, the food delivery service expanded by leaps and bounds. As its nature describes it, this resource was the only one that left its doors open for bars and restaurants to quickly mobilize towards their customers and continue to operate. Despite the fact that many countries did not show interest in delivery applications, in 2020 there were increases in the furthest behind. María Bertorch , an expert in the food service industry at NPD Group, an American market research company, exposes the Anglo-Saxon countries as the protagonists of this change. " In France, only 6% of" orders were placed on delivery "in 2020, compared to 3% in 2019. In Great Britain, this proportion was 17% last year, compared to 9% in 2019" . Similarly, in a survey carried out by Deliveroo, a Delivery app in Spain, I read about how 40% of the businesses associated with the platform assured that they would have been forced to close in the next six months if it were not for the implementation of delivery to their business model, that is, today they had their doors closed. Now, you have to take into
Is it a good time to invest in hotels?
Many hotel companies will put part of their assets up for sale. As Laura Hernando , Managing Director of the Colliers International hotels department said : "There will be access to hotels that, without a pandemic, the owners probably would not have considered selling." In the case of Riu Hotels, there were three hotels in Spain, Portugal and Panama. The NH chain is another that emerges from its subsidiaries in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Technology becomes key to the real estate business
Building structures have evolved according to the needs that human beings have created for themselves. They have been more or less sophisticated, depending on the technologies available at the time and the purchasing power of people to include them in their living spaces. Each of these aspects is associated with technology to create more advanced and comfortable homes.