Made in Latin America. Gone Global.

Here’s a challenge for you, name just two global companies that originated in Latin America. Tricky, right? Believe me, it will get easier as time goes by and “multilatinas” spread across the world. Back in January 2012 we wrote an article about multilatinas. To sum...

Some people I want you to meet…

Back in January, when I moved my business to Uruguay, I know I made many mistakes. However, I got one thing right: looking for and finding the right support. When foreign SMEs ask me about doing business IN Latin America (as opposed to “with” Latin America), not just...

Bienvenido, Waitrose!

I knew it was in the making but it was all hush-hush until now… I knew that Britain’s pride and joy of food retailing, Waitrose, was planning to land in South America with one of its product ranges, and I could not wait for it to happen. Thankfully, I was in...

Let’s be plain nosey.

Market Research at Sunny Sky Solutions just got better. Would YOU like to know… –          for almost every country in Latin America –          who imports goods similar to yours –          how much they import –          where the goods...

War and Peace: consultant v export team

Right from the start, let me assure you that I am a believer in having positive dynamic relationships between an external consultant (like me and most of my associates) and an established in-house export team. I am on the “Peace” side of Tolstoy. Great dynamics...