by Gabriela | May 20, 2015 | Doing business
I came across this video about British accents this week, which I find awesome. You see, I lived 13 years in the UK, mainly in the North East (Durham), Yorkshire and Edinburgh. My husband’s from Suffolk and my in-laws from London. So although imitating accents...
by Gabriela | May 20, 2015 | Trade Shows
From packaging and food service to lighting, mining and fashion, I’ve been to a show or two in Latin America in the last couple of years. Having also visited trade shows in Spain, Germany and the UK, I’d like to share some thoughts with those of you interested in...
by Gabriela | May 12, 2015 | Doing business
I love it. But Latin America is not for everyone. And here are six reasons why. 1- You are not sure. Latin America will demand resources and commitment. You can never be 100% sure, but if you are really hesitating, make sure you invest in some market research and...
by Gabriela | Apr 23, 2015 | Colombia, Peru
Back in January, I published a post about what to expect in South America in 2015, focusing on the Southern Cone of the continent: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile. Now it’s time to look up North and see what’s in store for Colombia, Peru and Ecuador...
by Gabriela | Apr 1, 2015 | Chile, Uruguay
I know its name might sound slightly, well, weird, but Sodimac is not to be lauged at. A Chilean retail success story, Sodimac is part of the Falabella group, a multilatina conglomerate that is fast expanding across Latin America. I visited Sodimac here in Uruguay...
