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Vida práctica en Colombia brings together 276 guides for personas que viven, venden, arriendan o trabajan en Colombia, with practical context on vivienda, trámites, seguridad, costos, empleo, and servicios.

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How to offer hauling and small moving services in Colombia and get direct clientsAcarreos colombiaAugust 7, 2026

How to offer hauling and small moving services in Colombia and get direct clients

A practical guide for drivers and pickup truck owners who want to better present their hauls, quote without surprises, and build trust with direct clients.

Direct Rentals with Owners in Medellín: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants without Real Estate AgenciesArriendo medellinAugust 7, 2026

Direct Rentals with Owners in Medellín: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants without Real Estate Agencies

A practical guide for landlords and tenants who want to negotiate a direct rental in Medellín. It explains contracts, guarantees, IPC, screening, and inventory under Law 820.

How to Offer Barber and Beauty Services at Home in Colombia and Attract ClientsServicios bellezaAugust 6, 2026

How to Offer Barber and Beauty Services at Home in Colombia and Attract Clients

Learn how to set up your home barber and beauty business in Colombia, comply with biosecurity regulations, and attract direct clients without paying commissions.

How to Post Tech and Software Vacancies in Colombia to Attract Local TalentEmpleos tecnologiaAugust 6, 2026

How to Post Tech and Software Vacancies in Colombia to Attract Local Talent

Learn how to write and post job offers for developers, engineers, and tech talent in Colombia while complying with labor laws and attracting qualified candidates without intermediaries.

How to Lease a Commercial Space or Office in Bogotá and Medellín: Regulations, Contract, and RentLocales comercialesAugust 6, 2026

How to Lease a Commercial Space or Office in Bogotá and Medellín: Regulations, Contract, and Rent

Learn how to structure commercial lease agreements in Bogotá and Medellín while complying with the Commercial Code. Discover how to set the rent, verify land use, and lease directly without paying middleman commissions.

How to Calculate Labor Settlement in Colombia in 2026: Step-by-Step and Practical ExampleLiquidacion laboralAugust 6, 2026

How to Calculate Labor Settlement in Colombia in 2026: Step-by-Step and Practical Example

Complete guide to settling an employment contract in Colombia in 2026. Includes exact formulas from the Substantive Labor Code, updated values, and a step-by-step mathematical example.

How to Rent Your Vacation Home for Weekends in Colombia While Complying with RegulationsFincas colombiaAugust 5, 2026

How to Rent Your Vacation Home for Weekends in Colombia While Complying with Regulations

Learn how to monetize your vacation home on weekends and holidays in Colombia. Discover the legal requirements of the RNT, how to protect your assets, and how to rent directly without paying commissions.

How to Sell Used Consoles, Headphones, and Tech Accessories in Colombia Without IntermediariesTecnologia usadaAugust 5, 2026

How to Sell Used Consoles, Headphones, and Tech Accessories in Colombia Without Intermediaries

Learn how to prepare, evaluate, and list your used tech devices in Colombia. Avoid intermediary commissions and protect your money in every sale.

Fake Nequi and Daviplata receipts: how to verify a payment before deliveryestafasAugust 4, 2026

Fake Nequi and Daviplata receipts: how to verify a payment before delivery

Handing over a product based solely on a screenshot sent via WhatsApp is the most common mistake among sellers in Colombia. Discover how to validate real transfers in Nequi and DaviPlata in less than 30 seconds.

Delivery certificate and peace and safe upon ending a rental in Colombia: A guide for landlords and tenantsarriendosAugust 3, 2026

Delivery certificate and peace and safe upon ending a rental in Colombia: A guide for landlords and tenants

Ending a lease agreement in Colombia without a formal delivery certificate or a financial peace and safe certificate exposes landlords and tenants to subsequent charges and legal disputes. We explain step-by-step how to close the process according to Law 820 of 2003.

Transfer to an indeterminate person: what to do if you sold a car or motorcycle and the transfer was never completedvehiculosAugust 3, 2026

Transfer to an indeterminate person: what to do if you sold a car or motorcycle and the transfer was never completed

Selling a vehicle with an 'open transfer' can lead to taxes and fines that aren't yours. We explain how to complete this special process and the current alternatives.

Rental repairs: what the landlord pays and what the tenant paysarriendosAugust 3, 2026

Rental repairs: what the landlord pays and what the tenant pays

A practical guide to distinguishing between necessary repairs, locative arrangements, and natural wear and tear. Includes examples, evidence, and the legal mechanism for deductions.