Co-Founder and Chief Community Manager at Now_No Office Work, Fernando Mendes talks with us about how he manages work and the challenges faced by him, coworking spaces, diversity at work, coworking in Lisbon, his journey since 2010, changing trends, how coworking has won, hiring people, his experiences, new innovations and technologies, sustainability, future of work,…
Benita Matofska, Author of Generation Share talks to us about the need for environmental and social value, her book, food waste and homelessness by targetted by entrepreneurs, skill sharing through different businesses, key reasons of coming to Lisbon, stories of change, finding a publisher for her book and what positive change will her book bring…
Isabel Neves, Lisbon Business Angels Club President shares her experience in Shark Tank Portugal, three things you must follow in a pitch, advice for entrepreneurs, participation of women in every field since 2 decades and more!
The tidal wave of travel cancellations that came along with the coronavirus pandemic upended usual accommodation patterns and put heavy pressure on occupancy levels across the world. Portugal was no exception, with its always-bustling capital now much quieter than usual and a large number of its hotel rooms and vacation rentals remaining dormant. Exclusive…
The number of new listings coming onto the short-term rental market in Portugal has plunged as lockdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus paralyzed the sector. Only 6,000 new properties have been listed across the country this year so far—the lowest figure since 2015, according to exclusive statistics provided to Via News. Out of…
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global property market is well reflected in the grim statistics that are being released daily. The real estate sector in Portugal, like in many other countries, took a huge hit when the novel virus began to set the world ablaze with fear and uncertainty. With tourism at…
Relocating to a new country can be a daunting prospect but if you have the right people beside you who can help you navigate the intricate labyrinth of immigration pathways, the journey can be exciting and the payoff can be immense. There are numerous companies out there who promise to help individuals and businesses move abroad,…
Last year around this time, tech enthusiasts were preparing themselves to travel to Lisbon to attend Web Summit—one of the largest annual gatherings of entrepreneurs and investors in the world. But much has changed since last year. The world has turned almost upside down by a virus that is responsible for an unprecedented pandemic with…
Some cities around the globe have carved out such a special place in the minds of people in the startup world that they are effortlessly associated with the best business launch experience. European cities like London, Paris, Berlin, and Barcelona are usually mentioned in the same breath as San Francisco or New York when discussing…
In the whirlwind of news about the coronavirus pandemic, it can be hard to distinguish facts from rumors, false reports, and opinions. This confusion has taken a heavy toll on the tourism industry, which revolves around people and information. One example is Portugal that has been recently caught up in heated conversations about whether it…
