The First Step to a Good Relationship with Mexican Business
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The First Step to a Good Relationship with Mexican Business

- by Gabriela Wilson

Formality is a basic Mexican business practice. Unlike the U.S. where people start talking to each other by first names, Mexicans have a more formal way to talk to each other. During the introduction, you must use the last name of the person who is preceded by a Senor for men or Senorita for women. Don’t call a woman Señora. Señora is only used when talking to married women. This assumption can be dangerous. If the woman is married or elderly, she will be flattered that you are arrested as a Senorita. If the woman is married, she will tell you.

Professional Degrees Are Very Important In Mexico

The two most common titles are Ingeniero for Computer engineers and programmers and Licenses for lawyers. A license is also used to compare someone with a bachelor’s degree. Licenciado for men while Licenciada for women. Lic. is an abbreviation for Licenciado / …

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China in 2012: What's Next for a Developing Economy
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China in 2012: What’s Next for a Developing Economy

- by Gabriela Wilson

It is almost impossible to open a newspaper or open a world news station without finding stories that cover China’s economic growth in recent years. With a consistent annual growth rate of around 10 percent over the past decade and the title of the country which is the largest global exporter of goods, this country is a center of industrial strength that can be understood as the goal of many companies considering international expansion.

Witnessing China’s meteoric rise over the past few decades has been interesting, but the latest news about slowing growth raises the question: What will happen next for this growing economy? Is growth sustainable? What factors will emerge and what challenges will develop for those who want to do business in this opportunity-rich country?

Global interconnectedness and the impact of a connected world economy

An economy that has traditionally been seen as a foundation for the health …

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Tips on Buying Homeware for Your New Home
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Tips on Buying Homeware for Your New Home

- by Gabriela Wilson

Life is in phases and everybody desires to get to that stage when they can move to their apartment. They might have had little experience of moving out of home when they were in colleges and universities, but they always went back home and were still a part of that home. At this point, however, after the person starts working formally, hopefully after finishing from the University, it will be time to have his own home and start his own family. Some people start by renting apartments, which is cheaper while others who are luckier will buy their own homes either by paying out rightly or through a mortgage. Irrespective of how they can get the home, they would have to furnish the house and buy a lot of homeware. This could be a very expensive venture. Here are some tips on buying homeware for your new home especially …

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Chinese influence on the US and Global Economy Part 4 of 4
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Chinese influence on the US and Global Economy Part 4 of 4

- by Gabriela Wilson

In the fourth and final series of my four sections on China’s influence on the US and the global economy, we focus on the benefits of working with international expertise for your business if you have plans to enter the Chinese business market. My extensive Asian market business experience encouraged me to write this series so that you can help you better understand how you can open your business to benefit from the Chinese market.

Cultural mistakes can take a lot of time

In 1973, Procter & Gamble sought to expand their Camay soap line in Japan. Their ad showed a Japanese man meeting a Japanese woman for the first time, and praising her on porcelain dolls like her skin (achieved with a firm soap, of course).

Over the next 13 years, the company lost $ 25 million in the market. Japanese people shouldn’t be soft soapy.

Best intentions …

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Here Are a Few Reasons You Might Need a CPA This Year
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Here Are a Few Reasons You Might Need a CPA This Year

- by Gabriela Wilson

While tax season might be a dreaded reality each April, the truth is that a financial obstacle could present itself any time of the year. For those who might encounter such a hurdle in the coming months, it is important to know where to turn for help.

A CPA Does More than Taxes

Sure, it might be commonsense to think of a certified public accountant as roughly the equivalent of a bookkeeper or related tax professional. In reality, these specially trained professionals are often affiliated with the United CPA Association (UCPAA) or another organization and are experts who can offer financial services on many levels.

A CPA Can Make Sense of It All

Sometimes a client just needs someone to bounce ideas off of or otherwise provide some targeted and effective feedback. The right accountant can be as much of a consultant as someone relied on to expertly …

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