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7 tips not to get lost in Brazilian taxation
Paying attention to some important points can help entrepreneurs and investors interested in operating in Brazil By Estela Cangerana Indeed, Brazil is a country with a quite complex and unique tax system. But it is also one of the ten largest economies in the world,...
Canada: promising market for Brazilian fruit
The country is in the sights of Abrafrutas and ApexBrasil to leverage exports over the next two years By Sérgio Siscaro If the complexity of foreign trade still scares many Brazilian companies with export potential, the situation is even more delicate when it comes to...
Technology at the service of health
Incorporating Artificial Intelligence can streamline medical examination analysis and make hospitals more effective. By Sérgio Siscaro Fast diagnosis of diseases is an essential condition for effective treatment. In Brazil, however, test analysis often takes time,...
Brazilians vs. Canadians: At the negotiating table details make the difference
Learn the most common mistakes that can make an international sale unfeasible.
By Estela Cangerana.
Leaders of Tomorrow Wanted
Succeeding in increasingly complex scenarios requires learning to learn constantly. Examples of those already on this path may help.
By Estela Cangerana.
Technology Committee’s plans for your company to gain competitiveness
In the corporate world, one no longer wonders if a company invests in technology. The real question is: at what digital transformation stage is your company now? Amid the growing flow of data, technology is no longer a problem just for Apple or Microsoft engineers. It is an issue that impacts all companies. It is an item on the agenda for organizations of all sizes that wish to survive for years to come. And, as competitiveness is a theme that mobilizes CCBC, the Chamber’s Technology Committee has taken on the mission of supporting members on this ever-changing journey.
How the Canadian Consul General in São Paulo helped strengthen CCBC
The Canadian Consul General in São Paulo, Stéphane Larue, says goodbye after six years in the city. Married to a Brazilian, he learned how to make feijoada and was fell in love with the pork sandwich from the traditional Estadão bar downtown. This proximity to the local culture was also reflected in his activities at the Consulate. In addition to the strong partnership with CCBC, Larue will leave other important legacies, such as his participation in the Chamber revitalization.
From coffee trade to weekends at the park, an increasingly international Chamber
Business meetings traditionally start with some coffee. And even though we are not able to offer a coffee cup to the reader through this article, the best way to start reading this text is by talking about the most famous of the Brazilian beans. Coffee, however, is just one of several attractions that Brazilians and Canadians have tasted and can still taste in September in Canada: from integration activities for the Brazilian community at the Berge des Coursiers Park in Montreal to business opportunities at the sixth edition of the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Mission.
Platform prepares free mentoring services for startups
The number of Brazilian startups has more than doubled since 2012, reaching 6,000 companies last year, according to the Brazilian Startup Association (ABStartups). In a sector that moves billions of dollars worldwide and given the dream of launching the next revolutionary idea, no one wants to be alone. Entrepreneurs, technology companies, business people willing to invest in new projects, suppliers. Connection Bureau was designed to bring these players closer together, and it is now working on an expansion of its services.
