Briq.mx

About Briq.mx

Briq is a crowdfunding platform that has operated in Mexico since 2015. Its focus is clear: make real estate investment easier to access for more people. Through the platform, users can invest in carefully reviewed real estate projects with smaller amounts than would usually be needed. That matters because real estate used to feel like a club with a big door and a very serious guard outside. Briq helped open that door a bit wider. Each project goes through a review by a committee of experts, which helps keep quality, trust, and transparency at the center of the business. That same focus on clarity also matters inside the company. As Briq grew, payroll became one of those areas where the team needed more visibility, better control, and information they could actually understand without digging through Excel files like old treasure maps.

What challenges did they have when calculating and paying payroll?

Before Runa, Briq depended fully on a third party to calculate and manage payroll. The team received the information in Excel files, which made it hard to see how the calculations were being done or understand the data behind each payment. A

“The calculation was done for us by a third party and delivered to us in Excel, which did not give us enough information or clarity about how payroll was being processed.”

Without direct access to one central system, the finance and admin teams had limited control over payroll information and less room to review or validate data quickly. That lack of visibility also affected employees. They did not have a simple way to access payroll details or check payment information when they needed it. As the company kept growing, the team needed a process that felt more transparent and easier to trust. Payroll could not stay behind a curtain, sending files once a month and hoping everyone nodded. Briq needed clearer access for management and employees, with fewer doubts and fewer back and forth questions.

How did Runa help solve these challenges?

Runa gave Briq full visibility into payroll and brought the information into one platform. The team could finally understand payroll calculations, payment structures, and employee data without depending on scattered spreadsheets. Automation reduced manual work and lowered the risk of errors, while centralized records made the process easier to manage. According to Mario Mendoza, “Runa gave us a better understanding of our payroll and allowed us to have much clearer control over our information.” That change helped the company move from receiving payroll as a file to actually managing the process with more clarity.

Runa also improved the employee experience. Payments are now processed correctly and on time, and employees can access their payroll receipts and personal information whenever they need them. They do not have to contact the admin team for every small request, which saves time on both sides. That access created more transparency and helped build trust between the company and its employees. A simple thing, yes, but simple things matter when people are talking about their salary.

In what ways has Runa transformed the employee experience?

One of the biggest changes has been access to information. Employees can now see their payroll receipts right after payments are processed and check their full payroll history from one platform. That has reduced questions, document requests, and follow ups that used to take time from the admin team. The process now feels more organized for everyone, instead of turning each receipt request into a mini scavenger hunt.

As Mario Mendoza explains, “The ease with which employees can access their information and payroll receipts has made the process much clearer and more organized for everyone.” That transparency improves daily work and also gives employees more confidence in payroll. When people can see accurate information quickly, there is less uncertainty around payments and documents. Nobody wants to chase their own payroll receipt like it ran away wearing tiny shoes.

What do they value most about Runa?

For Briq, one of Runa’s biggest strengths is how simple it is to use. Employees and administrators can move through the platform without making payroll feel more complicated than it needs to be. According to Mario Mendoza, “What we like most about Runa is how simple it is to make payroll payments and how easy it is for employees to consult their information.” That ease of use helped the team save time and work with more confidence.

The mix of access, transparency, and centralized information helped Briq align its internal processes with the same values that guide its business: trust, clarity, and control. Today, payroll is easier to understand, easier to manage, and more transparent for employees. Runa has helped strengthen both operational efficiency and employee trust, becoming an important part of Briq’s growth and internal development.