Expanding into new international markets is a challenging process and having full knowledge of the chosen market is essential. In Unlock Brazil 2020, Grant Thornton presents scenarios and assists the journey to be taken by foreign companies interested in establishing themselves in Brazilian territory in accordance with government and tax authorities.
The global mid-market is maintaining optimism about export growth in the face of economic uncertainties, changing supply chains and trade routes. Learn more!
Inflation has taken hold globally and won’t loosen its grip anytime soon. International mid-market companies need to take action to address it now. To help, Grant Thornton has developed a list of essential actions that we think companies should take now. These are set out below and in an accompanying video series, and are used to assess the current priorities and progress of mid-market companies.
Before the pandemic, international business was mostly done through physical interactions – with people meeting in person to agree sales or receive a service. That changed with COVID-19. Grant Thornton’s research last year established that most international interactions currently take place virtually. It’s an important shift, and to better understand the implications of this new virtual world we spoke to Elaine Daly, global head of business consulting at Grant Thornton International Ltd.
As Europe’s powerhouse economy, with a highly skilled workforce and wealthy consumer base, Germany is an ideal base for businesses of all types and sizes.
As one of the most straightforward countries in the world in which to operate, and with a comprehensive network of international trade agreements that provide access to $1.5 billion global consumers, Canada can lay claim to being one of the most attractive places to do business
After a first semester that was greatly impacted by the economic uncertainties caused by the pandemic, the Brazilian business community demonstrated in the International Business Repor (IBR), in the second semester, that it was more optimistic about the future of business.
Despite having presented a higher index than the one registered in the previous survey, Brazil dropped two positions in the ranking and is in 10th place among the countries most optimistic about business recovery.
Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR) reveals the level of optimism about the economy and business in the next 12 months. The semi-annual survey was conducted in 28 countries with about 4,600 middle-market business leaders.
Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR) reveals the level of optimism regarding the economy and business over the next 12 months. The biannual survey is conducted in 29 countries with nearly 4,600 middle-market business leaders
Australia is a world leader in innovation with a safe, stable political and business environment and low levels of red tape
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Argentina has a great deal to offer international investors, with its multicultural, welcoming society, its richness in natural resources and considerable potential for infrastructure investment.
The opportunities in Brazil are limitless, but businesses will benefit from local insight and partnerships to make the most of them
The UK offers an incredibly welcoming and entrepreneurial business environment, with a highly skilled workforce and a firm focus on supporting innovation
With a highly skilled and productive workforce, as well as an increasingly welcoming business environment, France is ideally placed to attract international firms looking to take advantage of the European market.