Economia

Despite the volatility of the global economy, Latin America remains a favorable and stable business. The International Monetary Fund has forecast growth in the region at 4.6% in 2011, against 2.2% in economies advanced. The Latin American market today offers specific opportunities in investment, financial market development, introduction of new technologies, energy development, infrastructure andmany more items.
This puts the region targeted by investors worldwide. For many, the region is a new market, exotic, different and even unknown. Clearly this does not mean that it is impossible to settle successfully in any Latin American country, however, appropriate strategies for doing so are obvious. Know the culture of the country and the market you want to conquer and develop skills tomanage cultural differences, will be essential to take steps and make really solid opportunities in this huge market.
American Culture
Time oriented: In cons of some cultures around the world, American culture places great emphasis on control skills of men outside events, largely through its materials technology. Americans believe in strict time frames and schedules in terms of casual socialevents. Productively, self-confidence and "getting things done" are awarded and qualified people.
It is important to be punctual. In terms of being 5 minutes late without calling beforehand, punishable by an interview or an important business meeting. Social time Chances are scarcely more flexible 10-15 minutes late for a date is acceptable. Learn to estimate how long it may take to complete certaintasks.
Business Culture AFRICA 
African society is inclusive, so that personal relationships and social life are a cornerstone of their culture. It is very common that the obligations and agreements established while enjoying a moment of leisure. 
In dealing with high-status people or institutions, is critical figure of an intermediary. 
The first contacts were used to establish a relationshipof mutual trust. Meanwhile, not surprising that we show their skepticism. We carefully observe and evaluate our appearance, dress, speech, gesturing, sitting, watching, etc.. That is all. 
Go to grain is considered a grave discourtesy, making it inadvisable to address the business directly. 
In Africa, age deserves the greatest respect. Men and older women are treated with respect and courtesy atall levels and his word is rarely questioned, so you will have an advantage if you have some gray. 
Africans who have high status, as officials, businessmen, managers, etc.. should be treated with solemnity and labeled corresponding to their position. Titles are important across Africa, but especially in those that were French colonies. 
In Africa, the greetings are not a mere socialformality. They are quite an event, and ignore them in due form can be considered a grievance. A proper and ceremonious greeting favors relationships and indicates respect and knowledge of the importance of the person greeted. 
For African culture, past and present are more important than the future. In the area of business that involves short-term orientation and immediate results. Should avoid imposingplans, projections, objectives set, etc.
How to negotiate with Asian entrepreneurs? 
(Piura). - Although their culture and tradition have always been attractive to humanity and, in many ways enigmatic, in terms of economic growth, there was no significant blunting in previous centuries. Today, however, the eastern countries are a powerful economic force, including one (China) is one of the Asiangiants and, for some, will be the first world power in 20 years. To learn more about this culture, we talked to Ruben Uzueta Tang, an expert on economic, legal and cultural Asian countries. 
Azueta Tang is Professor of Economic Geography and Tourism in China, Chinese law, comparative law and general coordinator of the Diploma in Asian Studies organized by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and...