CentralAmericaData Annual Break

We will resume our daily selection of Central American business news, and our daily newsletter CentralAmericaData Express, on January 2, 2012.

Our government procurement alert service will remain in normal operation during this period of editorial recess.

May our readers receive our appreciation for one more year of being with us, which has allowed us to continue growing and doing our part for the Central American economy and its business community.

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Too Much Information Overwhelms Us

December 2010

Learn to keep under control the volumes of information coming at you, to keep the excess from affecting your productivity.

Every day the amount of information we receive increases, especially via the Internet. It is time to take the necessary steps to control the flow of information so that we get only the information which serves productivity.

Martinelli: Stepping on the Gas

November 2010

"We do make decisions. That's the difference between corporate governance and political government. If we are wrong, perfect, we go back and go again. "

América Economía interviewed Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, revealing the unique personality of the man who is leading a revolution in the country.

How to Manage like a CEO

November 2009

If you really want to move up in the corporate world, try to learn from those already there: CEOs.

Steve Tobak, in his column 'The Corner Office', remarks: "In the past we’ve talked about all kinds of management tools and leadership qualities, but this time, we’re going to cut right to the chase. You won’t find these five tips anywhere else, since you’re the first ones to read them"

The Contribution of Politics in Companies

April 2010

Nowadays the traditional business model of “lower costs and sell more” must be adjusted with methods that include both economic and social concepts.

In order to adapt to a much more complex reality, we need to include professionals versed in social and political sciences. They will contribute an adequate strategic vision for these new times, to complement the one created by those specialized in economic sciences.