Media research Sint Maarten (08-01)
this media research at St. Martin was commissioned by a number of large companies and answers the following question: what audience is reached with the local media (TV, radio, newspapers, Internet) expressed in terms of frequency, time (s) and location (s). The results of the study enable companies to wish their advertising budgets more effectively. The study took place in January – April 2008 there were 1083 people of Sint Maarten / Saint Martin aged 16 years and older were interviewed.
Curacao National Theater in 2008 (08-02)
A study of the population of Curacao to their preference for the location of the national theater, commissioned by Pro Arte Foundation Sentro. The National Theater of Curaçao, the Sentro Pro Arte, was closed for some time. Since the appointment of new directors to the board of the Foundation Pro Arte Sentro one was busy developing plans for a new national theater for Curaçao. A key question here was: what should come to be such a national theater: in the center or stay where the old building remains to state, on Big Dave Laar? The Pro Arte Foundation Sentro then decided to engage an independent and professional agency for conducting a site survey to the most desirable place for a national theater in the opinion of the people of Curaçao.
Customer Satisfaction Survey Materials / hardware store Sint Maarten in 2008 (08-03)
this customer satisfaction survey on St. Maarten is a study for a building / hardware store where customers, but also non-customers are interviewed both business and private, to express their views on this store. Then there are all the essential business topics and simultaneously the ‘performance’ of the company compared to that of their competitors. It is intended that this research on a regular basis, for example 1x per year, will be repeated on all the islands where it operates.
Investment climate in Curacao (08-04)
This study involved a literature study on the investment climate in Curacao during the last 10-15 years. The report provides an overview of most of the conclusions and recommendations made by organizations such as the World Bank, IDB, FIAS, IMF, OECD, etc. The methodology of the study is based on the approach of the World Bank to report a better investment climate for everybody “(2005). The client wants to help improve the investment climate in Curacao and promote the island as one to invest in.
Implementation Audits Government’s NV Sint Maarten (08-05)
Starting in 2001, there are several companies for which the Island Territory of St. Maarten is a shareholder, operational audits performed. Among other companies in the port, telecommunications, airport and the development company. The Executive Council has Curconsult NV directed to find out which recommendations of the operational audits are carried out, which are not and how they can be performed as quickly as possible. In addition the Executive Council wants to know can be given in any way meaning to ‘good governance’ within the Government’s NV.
Job descriptions and -waarderingen Curaçao Dock Company (08-06)
Curconsult has rewritten the Curaçao Dock Company functions and valued according to ISF. CDM worked for a long time with this system. The problem was that some descriptions and ratings went back to 2000 and were therefore no longer valid because work and responsibilities had changed.
Telecommunications Company – Research works customizable (08-07)
Curconsult SA is a telecommunications company tasked to perform the following three investigations in the context of customer-oriented approach:
a survey among visitors to the telecentre ( “Sentro di servisio”).
B. Study of callers to the call-center
c. Research at the corporate clients of the account
has begun a baseline measurement that is intended to capture the current situation, followed by training of staff and the staff of the department, and a single measurement was performed to assess the effects to measure the training. The measurements were made under the customers of the company.
Customer Satisfaction Survey Materials / hardware store AUA 2008 Market (08-08)
The customer satisfaction survey is a research company with clients, but also non-customers are interviewed both business and private, to give their opinion about the company. Then there are all essential topics and simultaneously the “performance” compared to its concurrenten.Het is intended that this research on a regular basis, for example 1x per year, will be repeated on all the islands where it operates. As in Curaçao and unlike St. Maarten, the company Aruba has an office for many years. This report contributes to obtaining an understanding of how the company on Aruba is positioned in this market.
Telecommunications Company – mobile telephony (08-09)
The objective of this study is to validate the tariff as proposed by the company to customers and non-customers and determining the sensitivity to price, offers and promotions. The research may lead to changes may come at the proposed rate. It is a huge digital market with significant sales (ANG. 120 million / year?). The opportunity for the telecommunications company that incorrect pricing will be minimized by the proposed research as possible on the basis of other (research) sources. A mix of the following research techniques used:
– research on the company itself about what they already know about the mobile caller;
– research among different customers and customer groups of the company through qualitative research;
– quantitative research among the residents on the island.
Mid-term evaluation “From Amsterdam to Willemstad ‘- successful business in Curacao (08-10)
The Foundation supports IntEnt (aspiring) entrepreneurs in the Netherlands to start a business in Curaçao. As of July 1, 2005, the project “From Amsterdam to Willemstad, Curacao successful business” started.
The Island Territory of Curaçao has therefore IntEnt signed a management agreement for a period of four years from July 1, 2005 t / m 30 June 2009. During this period would be a mid-term evaluation. Curconsult the mid-term evaluation carried out in conjunction with Kubita Hague-based document analysis, by taking digital and paper files, interviews with stakeholders, interviews with participants and company visits in Curaçao.
Focus group discussions Coffee maker (08-11)
It is the intent of this coffee maker to launch a marketing campaign that results in a higher market share in Curacao. The manufacturer also plans to make adjustments to its coffee flavor and aroma, based on the needs and taste of the Curaçao customers. Before the campaign and / or modifications can be started, the manufacturer wants to know:
– What are the habits regarding coffee on the island under the different customer
– what is the position of the manufacturer with respect to its competitors
– what find customers of the coffee brand, its image and its taste
– what customers think of the new cappuccino products on the island
Curconsult SA performed the market in Curacao.
Perception ‘for new relationships and better governance’ (08-12)
The perform Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), Directorate Kingdom Relations (DKR) has Curconsult prompted research for communication about the process for new constitutional relations and better governance for the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. These islands will be called in abbreviated form the BES islands together. The reason for this study was the need that was felt by the three island territories and the Netherlands for more, better and more professional to deal with providing information about the new constitutional relations to citizens on the islands. Netherlands sees it for her a role by supporting these islands with information about the transition process.
The Cressantia 2002-2007 Research commissioned by the SVB (08-13)
The Cessantiafonds is an insurance that workers once provided benefits when the employer is unable to meet the severance Ordinance for bankruptcy or moratorium. The investigation into the risk factors for Cessantiafonds is performed for the third time. The first time was in 1995 for the period 1984-1994, the second study was conducted in 2002 for the period 1995-2001. The present study concerns the period 2002-2007. The foregoing severance surveys (1995, 2001) were based on experiences of the Fund and the risk factors that were known at that time. Now in 2008, leading voorschrijdend insight led to better risk and statistically longer be justified estimated. The objective of the severance study reads: “The mapping of the current and future risk for Cessantiafonds”.
Research into the purchasing power and market potential of Jan Thiel (08-14)
at the request of the development and Curconsult researched the market potential of Jan Thiel. The plan is to build near Jan Thiel class catering and retail facilities. The question is: what is the market potential for these facilities. The developments in and around Jan Thiel are aimed at:
– tourism and tourist accommodation
– housing and homebuilding
Two developers Gentil and Zanzibar with areas that abut each other, want to know whether it is commercially attractive to their site, located close to the beach development (the former bathing Jan Thiel) catering and retail facilities. To this end they have Curconsult asked to conduct a purchasing power and market the tourist and residential market.
Market Research paints and coatings Sint Maarten (08-15)
The market for paints and coatings is the islands of Curaçao, Sint Maarten and Bonaire substantial. A ballpoint figure “could be that the last year for ANG. 30 million of paint sold for a similar amount of paint products. This market is in Curacao, Aruba and St. Maarten growing. The client wants to understand the market potential so that the company can respond to them. Curconsult has first conducted a market research on St. Maarten. This study can serve as a basis for any inquiries on the other islands.
Project File Carmabi Research (funding request) (08-16)
The development objective of the establishment of regional knowledge is as follows: Acquiring sustainable scientific tourism that contributes to the economic development of Curaçao and the development of marine biological research and education for the Caribbean area”. Curconsult NV has written its financing request for the said project. The objective is aligned with the SEI. The knowledge creates sustainable tourism in a niche market: scientists who are doing research in the Caribbean. The Carmabi knowledge thus contributing to the economy, to the knowledge of marine biology and education in this area. The research center also offers in addition to individual visits the possibility of a special type of tourism, in MICE. MICE stands for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. Groups of scientists can go for courses and perhaps in future conferences in the field of scientific research at the research center.
2nd opinion: establishment megastore Aruba (08-17)
Client is considering to establish a building megastore on Aruba. This is a major investment here. In addition, the question arises whether the branch San Nicolas should remain open or not.
Client wants to get an indication of the Aruba market regarding the feasibility of a megastore in Aruba. In addition, client will examine the desirability of maintaining the branch in San Nicolas or sluiten.Het concept of a megastore should also lead to an increase in sales at Aruba and better and more dominant position in the Aruban market. The feeling on the megastore concept is well with staff and management; This is just more motivated by “feel” and reduced quantitative substantiation. This study seeks to figures available.
Marina St. Maarten in 2008 (08-18)
Sint Maarten wants to know if her marina is competitive compared to other cruise destinations. Sint Maarten manages Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation NV (SLAC) and the Simpson Bay Lagoon. It is in the interest of SLAC the marina of St. Maarten is competitive and far ahead of other destinations. SLAC has Curconsult asked to define the competitiveness of the industry plezierjacht- (yachting industry) St. Martin in comparison to the surrounding islands in the eastern Caribbean. The analysis was performed by mistery shopping at marinas, visit websites and access port authorities. Thus we got a good idea of the cost components and the overall cost to the captain calling into port.
Evaluation of Siman di Kultura 2008 (08-19)
Fundashon Kas di Kultura is the organizer of “Siman di Kultura. From 12 t / m September 21, 2008 this cultural week was held for the 5th time. Reason to look back in the anniversary year how Curaçao and local organizations this week and experienced the organized activities.
Curconsult has Kas di Kultura been instructed to carry out this perception. For this purpose 518 Curaçao and 49 organizations questioned about Siman di Kultura.
Report Sale tourists Free Zone Royale (08-20)
The Free Zone is a tax free shopping and commercial area on the island. Nearly 100 businesses are located in this area. Most of the companies importing goods from the United States, Europe and Asia. Top sellers are clothing, footwear, textiles, cosmetics and electronics. Mission to Curconsult was to understand the purchase, how much money a visitor spends and what the views and wishes of the visitors of the Free Zone are.
Market research insurance company Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten (08-21)
Curconsult to the insurance company has a repeat measurement carried out on the said islands. This involves measuring the marketing performance of the company and a comparison with the 2002 measurements, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. 400 surveys are being conducted on Aruba, Curacao 400 and 250 in St. Maarten. The results are then presented to the customer.
Create project file FADs (Fish Attracting Devices) (08-22)
The Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (LVV) of the Island Territory of Curaçao (EGC) in the Nineties began fishing buoys project. The aim of this program was to increase fishing by local fishermen by placing buoys attract fish. Idea behind it was a big fish and therefore more income for fishermen. Before bought the bonds and can be placed there is a project file to be compiled on this project in the format of the logical framework as used by, among others, the Island Territory and USONA.
Business SXM Simpson Bay Lagoon (08-26)
The port authority is responsible for more future plans and around Simpson Bay and the lagoon. Part of that plan dates back to the founding of the company (2003). The business plan is all about the responsibilities and duties of the company to achieve an effective and efficient management of the lagoon and the bay. The business plan should therefore be seen also in the context of the continued and controlled development of the ‘yachting tourism’ and the ‘yachting industry’ within the framework set by the island area while taking into account the developments and policy on the French side the island.
Research ‘low users’ Telefasil (08-27)
Telefasil is a fixed line at home, office or elsewhere with which one can call prepaid. In addition, one can simply be called on this line. For upgrading the credit can buy tickets from Tilin. For Telefasil connection one should register with one of the telecentres. The customer then receives a fixed phone and a home phone. The objective of the research is to understand the behavioral characteristics of the ‘low user’ of Telefasil and find out how this group could be encouraged to make more use of their Telefasil connection or going to use other services of UTS.
Preparation policy document and project in accordance with logical framework format to the breaching of the tolerance policy (08-28)
Curconsult has written the policy on the policy of tolerance. The note contains recommendations to break the tolerance. Additionally Curconsult a project proposal based on the recommendations written to the logical framework format. The implementation of the recommendations is elaborated herein.
Drawing up a funding request, design and implementation of an intergrated Medical Specialist Company (08-29)
The Integrated Medical Specialist Company (GMSB) is in the first instance primarily an organizational issue: not what but how medical specialist care is delivered in the future . How do we organize the relationship between the hospital / hospitals and medical specialists? How do we do that in an efficient and effective manner in which the care of the patient-centered and quality specialist medical care is insured.
By means of, inter alia, the Social and Economic Initiative, means are made free to define more closely the form and the content of GMSB various possible solutions more apparent from tewerken. This is done through individual speaking more than 60 organizations and key individuals in the sector then feedback sessions with stakeholders. This has resulted in a sharp analysis and implementation of approaches taken by the Council of Health (CCE) and the Association of Medical Specialists Curaçao (VMSC) it further could. In conclusion Curconsult a funding request that funds from the SEI could be mobilized to achieve structural improvements in health care.