Randall Ortega Castillo discussing exporting goods from Costa Rica to other countries
Over the years, Costa Rica has been considered an attractive destination for tourism. However, it also stands out for being an economically stable country with significant GDP growth, generating the attention of international investors and companies looking to grow and diversify their business operations. Randall Ortego Castillo, founder of RACO Investment and an expert in […]
Randall Ortega Castillo discusses getting started as an importer in Costa Rica
Starting a business is not an easy decision, let alone if we are talking about an import business, because, among entrepreneurs and beginners of international trade, arise great questions and doubts. This is mainly because it is thought that a million-dollar investment is needed, or a career to know the processes in customs. Randall Ortega […]
Randall Ortega Castillo discusses the different ways to invest in Costa Rican businesses
In Costa Rica, it is national legislation that regulates the resolution of conflicts related to foreign investment. In addition, in order to provide a reliable legal landscape, the country has acceded to the Investor Protection Treaty of the Multinational Insurance Agency of the World Bank (MIGA). Randall Ortega Castillo, a finance expert and founder of […]
Randall Castillo Ortega provides tips for entrepreneurs looking to start exporting from Panama
Panama is a country with many opportunities for SMEs (small- and medium-sized enterprises), especially for those businesses looking to be successful in importing or exporting to and from Panama. Getting started can be challenging, but it isn’t impossible. Randall Castillo Ortega, a leading importer and exporter in Panama and Costa Rica, provides some recommendations, so […]
Randall Castillo Ortega discusses how COVID-19 is impacting small business operations globally
The new coronavirus, COVID-19, is having serious consequences for global trade and the companies that support it. As countries face different phases of confinement or de-escalation periods, it is becoming clear that the virus has particularly affected small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This year’s edition of the International Trade Center (ITC) report on SME Competitiveness […]
Randall Castillo Ortega provides insight into the pros and cons of business loans in Panama
Randall Castillo Ortega provides insight into how to proceed with the subject of taking out a loan for a small- or medium-sized business in Panama Making the decision to apply for a business loan is not an easy decision. Many times, the request for a loan is related to the need to cover expenses, although […]
Randall Castillo discusses receiving financial credit by companies in Costa Rica
The result of the global COVID-19 pandemic implies, for many people, an evaluation of alternatives for the fulfillment of goals and objectives, some of which imply the investment of resources for the construction of those dreams. These resources can come from various sources: own savings, sale of an asset and, one of the most common, […]