Category: Starting a Business
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Determining What Type of Business to Open in Brazil
Determining What Type of Business to Open in Brazil Whether you are a natural born citizen, an immigrant with big plans, or an investor, opening your first business in Brazil is not without its challenges. From selecting the product or service you want to sell, to finding the perfect location, there are many aspects of…
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SEED Startup Companies Announced in Brazil
SEED Startup Companies Announced in Brazil When it comes to individuals wanting to start a business in Brazil, the government has shown that it wants to help in any way possible. The announcement of the 40 startup companies chosen for the kickoff of the country’s SEED program is further evidence of this commitment to helping…
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Gift Giving Customs in Brazil
Gift Giving Customs in Brazil As the holidays approach, people around the world are getting ready to shop for gifts to give to friends, acquaintances, and colleagues. If you are starting a business in Brazil, you may want to brush up on the gift-giving etiquette in this country. Your new business contacts may quickly become…
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Navigating Business Customs in Brazil
Navigating Business Customs in Brazil When you are ready to open a business in Brazil, you will need to forge strong working relationships with the locals. In order to do this, you will need to shed some American customs in order to adhere to the social constructs that dictate Brazilian business. Failure to do so…
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Understanding Local Business Practices
Understanding Local Business Practices When you consider opening a business in Brazil, it is important to make sure that you understand the local business customs of this country. While some practices are very similar to those in the US, understanding the differences will help you forge strong working relationships, ensuring the success of your new…
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Business Etiquette in Brazil
When you are doing business in Brazil, there is a set etiquette that can lead to success or failure. Navigating the tax system and other accounting services in Brazil can be difficult enough. If you want to do business in Brazil you have to follow the etiquette, or assume failure, especially since Brazilians are fond…
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Finding an Office Space and Business Address in Brazil
When you are ready to start a business in Brazil, you will need an office, or at the very least, a business address. Since you may not already be in the country, it is important to have someone who can help you obtain this important part of your business. When you start your business, you…
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Understanding Cultural Differences in the Brazilian Workplace
Starting a business in Brazil requires more than just the building, employees, and compliance with local laws. You need to understand the cultural differences between doing business in the US and in Brazil. Understanding the ways that business is conducted in Brazil can help your company become truly successful. Dressing properly is critical for business…
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Tips When Hiring in Brazil
If you plan on doing business in Brazil, you may need to hire some employees to help you out. If you have had to hire employees outside of Brazil, you already know that there are several details that you need to take care of when it comes to employment laws, taxes, unemployment insurance and human…
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Tips When Hiring Employees in Brazil
Brazil has a lot to offer, whether you are planning on starting a business in Brazil, or just a short term visit. However, like any other country, there are laws that have to be followed, either way. You have to have the right visas, and you have to know the laws so that you do…