As self-employment surges in neighbourhoods from Lastarria to Providencia, traditional job markets are being upended by a new class of small business owners competing fiercely for skilled workers.
María José Contreras is betting big on adaptive reuse and mixed-use spaces, transforming aging commercial properties into sought-after destinations for tech and creative firms.
As multinational corporations redirect trade routes away from traditional hubs, the capital's labour market is experiencing an unprecedented shift in demand for specialized talent.
A wave of bootstrapped startups in Lastarria and Providencia is creating unconventional career paths, forcing established firms to rethink how they attract and retain young workers.
As cloud kitchens and experiential dining concepts proliferate across Lastarria and the financial district, employers are competing fiercely for skilled workers—triggering wage inflation and forcing traditional venues to reimagine their operations.
Record visitor numbers are flooding local attractions and driving up prices across neighborhoods; here's what residents should understand about the shift.
As automation reshapes hiring across the city's service and retail sectors, residents need to understand which skills are becoming valuable—and which career paths are vanishing.
As venture funding to the city's startup ecosystem reaches record levels, established tech hubs and savvy entrepreneurs are positioning themselves at the centre of a transformation reshaping Santiago's economic landscape.
A surge in affluent Chilean consumers seeking premium, locally-roasted coffee is reshaping retail across Lastarria and Bellavista—and entrepreneurs who positioned themselves 18 months ago are now reaping significant returns.
Local founders are pivoting strategies as venture investment dries up, rents climb in Lastarria, and the region's tech sector braces for a leaner second half of 2026.
As international arrivals surge 34% year-on-year, savvy operators in the Lastarria district and beyond are capitalizing on the city's emergence as South America's cultural destination.
As household budgets tighten across the capital, a new generation of financial apps and services is capturing market share by helping residents stretch their pesos further.
As global conflicts simmer and tariff wars intensify, the city's export-dependent businesses in Lastarria and the port district confront their toughest year in a decade.
Fresh capital flows into restaurants and hotels reveal shifting consumer patterns and emerging opportunities across the city's dining and accommodation landscape.
As Middle East volatility and trade uncertainty ripple through supply chains, businesses along Alameda and in the financial district are rethinking expansion plans and workforce strategies.
A shift in corporate preferences toward mixed-use neighbourhoods is creating windfall opportunities for early movers in Santiago's commercial property market.
Once a beacon for Latin American innovation, the city's tech district confronts a year of tightening capital, brain drain to Miami, and policy uncertainty that threatens its competitive edge.
As international arrivals to Chile's capital surge past pre-pandemic levels, hospitality entrepreneurs and established operators are racing to capture a market expected to generate $2.1 billion annually by 2027.
