# Puerto Rico's BDE Urges Small Businesses to Prepare for Crises

Josué Rivera, president of Puerto Rico's BDE, urges small businesses to prepare for crises and improve financial resilience.

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Josué Rivera, president of Puerto Rico's Banco de Desarrollo Económico (BDE), stated that 80% of small businesses with strong financial preparation survive economic crises, compared to 20% without it. [^1]

Rivera emphasized the need for businesses to adopt energy-efficient equipment, such as solar panels, to reduce electricity costs. [^2] Rivera highlighted that 33% of restaurants in Puerto Rico consider closing due to rising operational costs, including energy prices and inflation. [^3] The BDE offers financial programs, including zero-down loans for entrepreneurs aged 21-35 with fixed 6% interest rates, to support small businesses. [^4]

## What this stands on

1. Josué Rivera, president of Puerto Rico's Banco de Desarrollo Económico (BDE), stated that 80% of small businesses with strong financial preparation survive economic crises, compared to 20% without it. (El Nuevo Día, News)
2. Rivera emphasized the need for businesses to adopt energy-efficient equipment, such as solar panels, to reduce electricity costs. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. Rivera highlighted that 33% of restaurants in Puerto Rico consider closing due to rising operational costs, including energy prices and inflation. (El Nuevo Día, News)
4. The BDE offers financial programs, including zero-down loans for entrepreneurs aged 21-35 with fixed 6% interest rates, to support small businesses. (El Nuevo Día, News)

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