{"id":27449,"date":"2021-08-10T16:56:45","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T22:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/"},"modified":"2023-07-31T15:01:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T21:01:09","slug":"business-in-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Neg\u00f3cios na Am\u00e9rica do Sul"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#Why_Do_Business_with_these_countries\" >Why Do Business with these countries?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#Technological_Achievement_of_business\" >Technological Achievement of business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#Business_and_Burgeoning_Ideas\" >Business and Burgeoning Ideas\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#South_American_Skilled_Talent_Pool\" >South American Skilled Talent Pool\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#Cost_Savings_in_a_whole_business\" >Cost Savings\u00a0in a whole business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#Tips_for_Doing_Business_in_South_America\" >Tips for Doing Business in South America\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#Dress_Appropriately\" >Dress Appropriately\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#Be_Patient\" >Be Patient\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#Business_and_Life_Intersect\" >Business and Life Intersect\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#South_Americans_are_Passionate\" >South Americans are Passionate\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/pt-br\/blog\/business-in-south-america\/#Treat_People_with_Respect\" >Treat People with Respect\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3610863 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-195202 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3136714 kc_text_block\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>More and more\u00a0businesses\u00a0are realizing the benefits of offshoring and entering into co-employment contracts with companies based\u00a0in South America.\u00a0The region is home to a large and highly educated talent pool,\u00a0advanced\u00a0technological\u00a0infrastructure, buzzing industry, successful startups, and more.\u00a0If you are looking to expand your business\u00a0in\u00a0South America, here are some important things you should keep in mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>SERVIAP can help with your <a href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/blog\/challenges-of-international-expansion\/\">global expansion<\/a> needs.\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-abc=\"true\"><em>Contact us today<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0to learn how you can expand your business with<a href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/blog\/international-peo-services\/\" data-abc=\"true\"> PEO<\/a> in\u00a0South America and Latin America.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Business_with_these_countries\"><\/span>Why Do Business with these countries?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Here are just a few of many reasons to do business in South America.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technological_Achievement_of_business\"><\/span>Technological Achievement of business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest reasons for the increase in popularity of South America is the fact that\u00a0many\u00a0countries\u00a0in the region\u00a0are investing heavily in technology infrastructure.\u00a0In fact, many South American countries\u00a0rival some of the most modern countries of the western world\u00a0when it comes to internet connectivity and other technology advancements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you are doing business in South America, don&#8217;t expect old technology, slow internet speeds,\u00a0and shoddy service. Instead, expect to be met with metropolitan cities and IT infrastructure that you&#8217;re used to back at home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_and_Burgeoning_Ideas\"><\/span>Business and Burgeoning Ideas\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Even 20 years ago, South American countries may not have made it to the top of the list\u00a0for\u00a0places home to innovation, imagination,\u00a0and creation. That has all changed significantly. Today, some of the world&#8217;s brightest minds and most successful startups come from South American countries. People all over the world look to the leading entrepreneurs in South America for inspiration on how to think big in new ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_American_Skilled_Talent_Pool\"><\/span>South American Skilled Talent Pool\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Many South American countries have invested heavily in education over the last 20 years, especially in technological fields. For example, in Colombia, over 13,000 people obtain a degree in either IT or engineering every year. In\u00a0Argentina, there has been an 80% growth in the number of students who are pursuing degrees and qualifications in IT and tech fields.\u00a0Many other countries in the region have a similar trajectory,\u00a0providing access to\u00a0many highly educated\u00a0and experienced\u00a0engineers and IT professionals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Savings_in_a_whole_business\"><\/span>Cost Savings\u00a0in a whole business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Outsourcing work to\u00a0South American countries can allow businesses to reduce costs significantly. Individuals with equivalent or better skills compared to their counterparts in other areas of the world can be hired for lower salaries. The average annual salary for software developers in South America is\u00a0around $13,245. Compared to the $110k average salary for developers in the U.S., cost savings are immense.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond salary cost reduction, many South American countries will also offer incentives to businesses to operate in their country. From lower tax rates to investment incentives, grants, and relaxed travel barriers, there are many\u00a0benefits of doing\u00a0business in South America.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Doing_Business_in_South_America\"><\/span>Tips for Doing Business in South America\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>There may be some cultural differences that you\u2019re not used to when doing business in South America. While every country in the region is different, here are some general guidelines to help you put your best face forward with your South American business partners:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dress_Appropriately\"><\/span>Dress Appropriately\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Personal appearance is a major consideration for doing business in South America. While some companies in the United States have taken a more laxed approach to work attire, their South American counterparts have not.\u00a0If you are attending a virtual or in-person business meeting, plan to dress appropriately.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Patient\"><\/span>Be Patient\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Americans are famous for their go-go-go attitudes. They want things done, and they want them done now. That&#8217;s simply not the way of life in South America.\u00a0Life runs at a much slower pace than in the U.S. or even in Europe. That means if you&#8217;re doing business in South America, you should be prepared for it to take some time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Deals and negotiations will often be\u00a0extended\u00a0over longer periods of time than you might like. You may also need to be prepared for your South American counterparts to not be punctual to appointment times. They&#8217;re not being rude. It&#8217;s just the way of life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_and_Life_Intersect\"><\/span>Business and Life Intersect\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The saying &#8220;work is work, and life is life&#8221; doesn&#8217;t exactly apply in South America. Residents\u00a0often\u00a0interweave their personal and business lives, so don&#8217;t be taken aback if you&#8217;re expected to do the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>South Americans like to establish familiar relationships with the people they do business with as well. So, be prepared to be invited to social and personal\u00a0functions,\u00a0and\u00a0be sure to\u00a0attend them if you can. In the long run, this will build trust and engender respect.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Americans_are_Passionate\"><\/span>South Americans are Passionate\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Many\u00a0South Americans have a lot of passion for life, and it shows right out in the open. When they speak, they do so boisterously and sometimes loudly.\u00a0Some people may\u00a0make a lot of gestures, too.\u00a0This can sometimes be taken as they&#8217;re being argumentative, but they&#8217;re not.\u00a0This way of communicating\u00a0may\u00a0take some\u00a0adjustment for people in the U.S., but it&#8217;s necessary\u00a0to understand how\u00a0to relate to your counterparts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treat_People_with_Respect\"><\/span>Treat People with Respect\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Treating people with respect\u00a0really goes without saying no matter where you are doing business. But, in South America, it is very important that you don&#8217;t come off as being better than anyone or that you&#8217;re patronizing them.\u00a0South Americans especially dislike when they feel that Europeans and Americans are\u00a0patronizing them. It will be very hard to come back from a slight like this if they suspect that&#8217;s your true feelings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>One way to\u00a0show respect\u00a0is to do business as they do business in South America. Following some of the steps above will certainly help you do that.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Expand Your Business with SERVIAP\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>SERVIAP is a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) ready to help your <a href=\"https:\/\/dev2025.serviapgroup.com\/blog\/challenges-of-international-expansion\/#5_challenges_of_international_expansion_and_how_to_overcome_them%E2%80%AF\">business expand<\/a> operations throughout the Western Hemisphere. PEO is a model of co-employment, where we assume total responsibility for your talent, allowing you to focus on the strategic activities of your organization. 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