by Gabriela | Dec 3, 2015 | Doing business
Anyone working in international trade will know about the importance of details and subtleties when doing business overseas. Understanding not just the statistics about a market, but how real people think, feel and act, is critical to the success in B2C, but also...
by Gabriela | Oct 26, 2015 | Peru
I was in Lima a few weeks ago visiting a British client’s distributor. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one. My visit coincided with the Annual Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). So Lima was a busy place indeed. It was the first...
by Gabriela | Oct 26, 2015 | General
Admit it. When you think of Panama, the first thing that comes to mind is the canal. And, why not? It’s one of the world’s largest infrastructure projects ever (and about to get even bigger) and a famous international trade icon. But what can Panama offer your...
by Gabriela | Oct 17, 2015 | Trade Shows, Uruguay
I arrived at the Feria de la Construcción, the bi-annual construction (consumer and trade) show in Uruguay as it opened on its first day. Something I try to avoid, since a lot of stands aren’t quite polished up to receive you then (although this year I was impressed...
by Gabriela | Oct 16, 2015 | Uruguay
#LifeStyledbyClarks Clarks is no doubt a well-loved brand in the UK. It evokes memories of childhood, and it’s quickly associated with quality and everything there is to love about British retail. But how does this translate into global markets? How can Clarks be also...