Edition Business · 15/10/2026
· English · International
A selection of our latest business news and articles.
The key developments from 14/10/2026 15:43 to 15/10/2026 15:43 (Europe/Madrid). Selected by editorial priority, homepage highlights and recency.
Beyond the Percentage: How to Calculate the Real Cost of OTA Commissions on Hotel Profitability
Booking platform (OTA) commissions are just the tip of the iceberg. This analysis provides a method to audit the real Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), integrating hidden costs such as price erosion and the loss of customer data, to optimize the net profitability of the accommodation.
Read articleGuide to calculating the cost and margin of each dish in a restaurant
Discover how to apply menu engineering to calculate the real cost of your recipes, distinguish between food cost percentage and contribution margin, and optimize your menu through the analysis of stars, plowhorses, puzzles, and dogs.
Read articleChecklist to review an email campaign before sending
Practical guide to validate segmentation, links, mobile design, accessibility, and legal compliance. A quality control process that reduces operational errors and protects deliverability.
Read articleEmail marketing deliverability: how to diagnose, clean, and authenticate your list
Practical guide for SMEs: distinguish between technical delivery and inbox placement, clean bounces and inactive contacts, configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, and review consent before switching providers.
Read articleStrategic Guide for Implementing Mobile Payment Systems in Financial Institutions
A comprehensive framework for banks and fintechs covering technology selection (NFC, QR), secure integration via tokenization, user experience optimization, and regulatory compliance to maximize adoption and reduce risk.
Read articleHow to design an email welcome sequence to support the new subscriber
Practical guide for SMEs: define objectives, assign specific functions to each message, and automate the sequence to turn the first impression into a sustainable business relationship.
Read articleHow to Calculate Profitability per Service in a Clinic Without Confusing Revenue with Margin
Revenue is not synonymous with profit. For a private clinic in Spain, the key is to apply cost accounting to separate income from direct and indirect expenses. This analysis explains how to estimate the actual margin of each service and use the data to adjust prices and capacity.
Read articleOperational Checklist: Preparing Customer Service Before Launch
A practical guide for small and medium-sized businesses looking to professionalize their after-sales service. Learn how to define metrics, integrate channels, and standardize processes to ensure retention from the very first interaction.
Read articleHow to Prioritize Sales Channels When Launching a Small Business
Your own website, marketplaces, direct sales, or distributors: compare each option against your customers, costs, operational capacity, and access to data before expanding your channels.
Read articleBrazil after the polls: The rally opens opportunities, but the fiscal bet remains to be confirmed
The first round of elections boosted Brazilian stocks and the real, prompting Citi, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley to propose new strategies. The upside potential will depend on whether expectations of fiscal discipline and reforms translate into concrete measures.
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