Starting a startup is a real challenge. And making it grow, namely by strengthening the team, is no less of a challenge. But there are programmes, benefits and incentives that entrepreneurs can (and should) resort to to handle this task as well as possible, and increase their chances of success.‍

Our card is smart, cute, practical - and it’s your golden ticket for benefits, meal allowance and multiple discounts. But paying with it should be quick and easy. So... the fuss of finding the right card (ours!) in your wallet is over, and paying with Coverflex just got a lot easier!‍ As soon as you add your Coverflex card to the Apple Wallet, you'll just need to keep your iPhone or Apple Watch handy when making a payment.

We usually live more focused on the present than on any other time, which sometimes conditions our ability to anticipate and prepare for future situations that may be unexpected. However, and taking into account the current rise in inflation and the possible reduction in pension amounts, guaranteeing a nest egg to face unpredictable situations can be the guarantee for a more comfortable life in the future. “It's imperative”, considers Rita Pimentel, an expert at Montepio. “People are aware of the enormous crisis we are going through and the difficulties that await us”, she explains. These uncertainties are, in turn, reflected in younger generations' preoccupation with early retirement planning. According to the official, the main advantage of planning a supplementary pension is the possibility of equating the various less favorable scenarios that, in terms of income, can happen at a more vulnerable stage of life. “By acting to prevent the future, we will be better able to deal with the possible drop in income that may happen when we retire”, believes Rita Pimentel.

Amnesty International (AI) is an international NGO that doesn’t need much of an introduction. Present in over 140 countries worldwide, its reputation and work precede it as one of the largest movements focused on the defence of human rights. Through detailed research and determined campaigning, AI helps fight abuses of human rights worldwide, by bringing torturers to justice, changing oppressive laws, and freeing people jailed just for voicing their opinion.

Aveiro is a territory where the presence of water and nature are dominant forces. The richness of the landscape combined with the range of attractions and activities available invites remote workers and digital nomads to stay in this region for a few days. The idea is to work from here and, at the same time, explore the territory, the characteristics that the Ria de Aveiro (that is, the Aveiro lagoon) gives it, as well as socialising with the locals.

Working remotely does not necessarily mean working without a team, alone and isolated from the rest of your colleagues. This distance must be physical only, as communication must continue to be permanent and even closer than it would be in an office. There are also some team dynamics that can be done at a distance and that, in a way, create that informality and chillness that a meeting in the hallways of the company's office or coffee breaks with colleagues are able to promote.

Near Sea Technologies is, as the name implies, a seaside technology company. If there are different mottos for different companies, Near Sea Tech’s are caution and consistency.

The office went into people's homes. In some cases it even goes with people wherever they go. It ceased to be a physical place and now occupies a mental place. But what about organisational culture? Is it restricted to the four walls of the workplace, or does it, like the office, occupy a place somewhere in everyone's mind?