October 2011
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Shopping & Souvenirs
So here’s the insider info on shopping in Sao Paulo:
This city offers a pretty extensive and dynamic array of choices when it comes to shopping, from high end boutique stores to small, local craft shops. If you are looking for the high end shopping destinations, Avenida Paulista has some very expensive retailers. Near the avenue is the Jardins area, very well known for its high end...
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Pros & Cons of Outsourcing to Brazil →
Came across this article, it’s really focused on the IT industry but after reading through it, you could definitely apply it to other business areas. It offers great insight on the business culture.
What Makes Brazil An Attractive Outsource Hub?
In one of my previous posts, I mentioned how Brazil is an economy that was high in resources and manufacturing. Another aspect about Brazil is that over the past decade, its universities has been churning out quality professionals in science and technology. With 8 out of 10 of the country’s top science and engineering schools located in Rio de Janeiro, producing 14,000 Ph.D graduates a year,...
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Brazilian Football
Source: Google Images
Football (or soccer as we Americans call it) is one of the most exciting aspects of Brazilian culture, being immersed in the game is an exhilarating feeling. From the city streets to the game on television, football is always a good topic anytime anywhere. However, with over 400 clubs in the country, the Brazilian football league system can be quite confusing to grasp....
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3 Tips Americans Should Know Before Doing Business...
Alright, haven’t posted for awhile. Been working and crazy busy. But after a few business dinners, chatting about random stuff, football being the most popular subject, I’ve noticed 3 things I want to share about conducting business in Brazil, or at least in Sao Paulo.
1. It’s the Brazil Way, not the American Way!
We all know Brazil is an emerging country, however business...
