by Gabriela | Apr 5, 2013 | Doing business
We are delighted to welcome you to this useful and insightful guest blog by th experienced Tim Hiscock, known to many of us as the Accidental Exporter. Tim is European Sales Manager for a footcare company, tutor at the Institute of Export and freelance writer –...
by Gabriela | Feb 28, 2013 | Argentina, Doing business
The best thing about being on twitter (@UKLatinAmerica) is interacting with SMEs from all over the world that are keen to know more about Latin America. So, when one question popped up thanks to @JaJaJaBooks, I just couldn’t resist it… JaJaJa Books commented on...
by Gabriela | Feb 15, 2013 | Doing business, Manufacturing
There are many reasons why UK manufacturers should be looking at Latin American export markets. Here, we briefly describe the four top reasons particularly for those working in consumer goods (we cover non-consumer goods HERE). 1- Growing economies and...
by Gabriela | Feb 14, 2013 | Doing business, Manufacturing
There are many reasons why UK manufacturers should be looking at Latin American export markets. Here, we briefly describe the four top reasons. 1- Growing economies Latin America has experienced a period of economic boom, which basically means it has the cash to...
by Gabriela | Feb 2, 2013 | Doing business, Software & fintech, Uruguay
One of the things that always surprises me in Uruguay is how monetised the economy is. Basically, cash is king. Without going into an analysis of retail banking penetration (let me recommend you some recent research by BBVA here), just by talking to people, you can...
by Gabriela | Jan 28, 2013 | Doing business, Uruguay
Hello from sunny Uruguay! This is our first blog from our new location in South America and it compiles random yet useful (I hope!) reflections from my recent move back to Montevideo, after 13 years of living in the UK. These thoughts are particularly aimed at British...
