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 […]
Doing Business with Brazil: Why Is Network So Important?
Brazil has been getting a lot of attention from the international business community. This is no surprise, given the size and continued growth of its economy, the abundant natural resources, thriving tourism, and two major world sports events (the World Cup 2014 and the Summer Olympics 2016) – which have spurred huge improvements to infrastructure. […]
Doing business with Brazil: 9 differences from Brazil to US and other countries
*By Afonso Infante. Brazil is the 7th largest world economy. More people live in Brazil than the entire populations of the other South American nations combined. So what could go wrong when you’re doing business with Brazil? If the language barrier wasn’t enough, differences in culture augment the challenges of doing business with many other […]
