by Gabriela | Jul 3, 2014 | Doing business, Mercosur
Over the years, we’ve heard the same misconceptions from overseas companies about Latin America again and again. Let’s focus on eight of those myths and reveal the real Latin America. 1- They all speak Spanish Not quite. It’s Portuguese in Brazil....
by Gabriela | Jun 4, 2014 | Doing business
You know when you ask at an Indian restaurant if a particular curry is “too, too spicy?” and the waiter says “no, just a little”, you just don’t quite trust him? You know, deep in your heart, that your concept of “spicy” might not be quite the same as that of your...
by Gabriela | May 6, 2014 | Doing business, Uruguay
World Cup madness is here, there’s no doubt about it. I walk into a supermarket here in Montevideo (Uruguay) and this is what I see: So I buy one of these friendly figurines (or two)… … and then look at the back and… … surprise!...
by Gabriela | Apr 3, 2014 | Doing business
Last month we supported the export sales manager from a construction machinery manufacturer. As part of our support, we organised – at very short notice – two meetings with the main buyers from two construction companies in Montevideo, Uruguay. When doing market...
by Gabriela | Mar 19, 2014 | Doing business, Trade Shows
Exhibiting at trade shows is costly, and the costs are multiplied when the shows are overseas. Then you also have to make important decisions when starting off in a new market around when it’s best to start exhibiting and who faces the costs. Do you exhibit after...
by Gabriela | Mar 11, 2014 | Doing business
Researching an export market means much more than a few hours on Google, at least when done professionally. Researching an export market requires lateral thinking, perseverance, experience, skill and a good ear. But above all, it requires an open attitude: things over...
