Why is E-Commerce Booming in Brazil?
The average income of the Brazilian population has been increasing and Brazil has officially become a middle-class country. In fact, by 2020, Brazil is projected to be the fifth-largest consumer market in the world, ahead of France and the United Kingdom. That’s a huge potential market. No wonder you want to do business in Brazil. […]
How Brazil’s Relationship with Time Affects Personal and Professional Relationships
Einstein would be proud. Time in Brazil flows differently; you might have felt it when visiting the country. If you look around, you may notice people walking slowly, relaxed, enjoying themselves… but behind (what looks like) a very casual pedestrian might be a highly skilled and accomplished employee “rushing” to a meeting that’s about to start in […]
6 Awesome Things You Can Only Do in Brazil
What are some distinctly Brazilian pastimes? How about business practices unique to the country? Inquiring minds want to know… and we’re here to answer! Become a pro in Brazilian culture. Check out six things you’ll only do in Brazil: 1. Greet Your Co-Workers With a Kiss on the Cheek A kiss on each cheek is common […]
How To Dominate Portuguese Slang Like a Boss!
Everyone wants to sound good when speaking a foreign language. And everyone is self-conscious of sounding like they’re speaking from a textbook. Learning slang, colloquialisms, and idioms is a fun and engaging way to get excited about delving into a language. Plus, it keeps us from sounding overly formal when talking to natives. The teachers at Street Smart Brazil can teach you perfect Portuguese […]
Brazilian business culture and social media
In the US, much ink has been be spilled over potential employers checking your Facebook page. In American culture, people like to separate their private life from their business life, and most are fervent defenders of their privacy rights. This is closely connected to the American value of individuality. Professionals are advised to put big […]
Foreign students and enrollment in a Brazilian university: Academic degrees equivalence in Brazil
With a hot labor market, growing economy ripe with opportunity, wonderful weather and beautiful scenery, who wouldn’t want to go a Brazilian University to round off their education? How about if we tell you that there are no tuition fees in Brazil’s top universities – because they are public universities? Great examples are the Universidade […]
