Brazil holds an exotic and mysterious image for foreigners. Tourism is becoming an important economic activity. In 2008, 5,2 millions of tourist visited Brazil, a record in the subcontinent: http://www.americas-fr.com/tourisme/actualite/le-bresil-seduit-les-touristes-1635.html. Yet for many, the country still remains locked in its stereotype. Images of tropical beauty, soccer and music, along with the recent economic rise are all very positiveContinue reading “The Brazilian optimism, a unique feature! (Or: How a Frenchman fell for Brazil)”
Monthly Archives: May 2011
A foreign impression on Brazilian attitude about upfront fee
When doing cross culture business, some things become very important. Fees are one of them. The modus operandi in each culture varies substantially. The question of upfront fees can become an issue that will interfere in the deal itself. If things are not clear, it can simply soar. That is particularly true in Brazil. In an AllContinue reading “A foreign impression on Brazilian attitude about upfront fee”
“Go east, young moneyman!”
The economist published an article entitled Go east, young moneyman. Following is the opening paragraph: « “A LOT of my friends are going to Asia and Latin America to do their internships,” says Ben Zhang, a student at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business who will do his in Hong Kong with Morgan Stanley.Continue reading ““Go east, young moneyman!””
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