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Happy 2016!

Happy 2016!

To Spanish version click here To Portuguese version click here Dear clients, ACROSS network of suppliers, colleagues, family and friends As we come to the end of 2015, the m
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How the World sees Brazilians

How the World sees Brazilians

7 Brazilian behaviours that may raise the eyebrow of a first time visitor Baring it all in public It might disappoint the people watching fashionistas, wanting their fill of Lati...
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10 top tips for business success in Latin America

10 top tips for business success in Latin America

If you're considering taking your business to Latin America, follow our top ten tips to maximize your business success. 1. Remember: Latin America is not a country Top of the
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The appeal of the British brand in Colombia

The appeal of the British brand in Colombia

With 4% economic growth in 2012, Colombia is a key country of the CIVETS bloc. How does that affect British consumer brands? The CIVETS countries - Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, E
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Brazilian brains: drain, gain or circulation?

Brazilian brains: drain, gain or circulation?

A hot topic at FAPESP week in London The Brazilian institution, FAPESP, (the São Paulo Research Foundation) recently announced a raft of new scientific agreements and collaboratio
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Kate Nash draped in a Brazilian flag: a cultural faux-pas?

Kate Nash draped in a Brazilian flag: a cultural faux-pas?

A photo opportunity in other people's country can be risky in many ways. In the case of Kate Nash, the British singer, was it a cultural faux-pas? Although not covered by the Briti
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The rise of the Mexican Middle Class

The rise of the Mexican Middle Class

Mexico's new middle class equals big opportunities for business Rise of middle classes in Mexico According to statisticians, the Mexican middle class is booming. A study carried o
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ACROSS Research in The Guardian

ACROSS Research in The Guardian

Brazil is a hugely expanding market with lots of potential for small businesses. Here is an insider's guide to succeeding in the world's sixth biggest economy. As the sixth bigges
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Four Things you need to Remember about doing Market Research in Latin America

Four Things you need to Remember about doing Market Research in Latin America

As market researchers it's part of our job to learn about people – to understand, through interaction, surveys, focus groups etc, what they like and dislike, what they need and wha
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How Brazilians See The World

How Brazilians See The World

8 ways to make Brazilians raise their eyebrows When blowing your nose Surprisingly a practice that Brazilians find particularly distasteful is blowing one's nose in public. Visit...
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Thank you and Goodbye 2014

Thank you and Goodbye 2014

Para Português, por favor, clique aqui En Español , por favor haga clic aquí Dear clients, Across network of suppliers and friends As we come to the end of 2014, the words that
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Shunning the Cuban Doctors

Shunning the Cuban Doctors

Understanding reactions to Brazil's 'Mais Medicos' (More Doctors) programme The 'Mais Medicos' import scheme When Brazilian doctors were filmed chanting "slaves" at Cuban medical
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