Insights

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!

Learn more about Resolution 160 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), which will come into effect in 2023 with new rules for public offerings for primary or secondary distribution of securities

Technology can help mid-market firms to offset the damage caused by soaring inflation. But how do companies globally ensure they get the best return on investment? Here, we explore the opportunities and risks for businesses in the year ahead.

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.

To take advantage of the opportunities, companies that are preparing to start their operations in the Brazilian market need to plan their operations and optimize backoffice routines.

How do you turn data into insight? Carolyn Sansom explores the six key skills you need to draw insights from data analysis to drive better decision making.

When spending money to attract customers, business leaders must first prioritize who they are targeting – new customers or familiar faces. The conventional wisdom in most consumer businesses, especially the restaurant, hospitality and retail sectors, is that 80% of a business’s sales comes from the top 20% of its customers – the “80/20 rule.”

Our future economic health, according to businesses right at its heart

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.

Opening the door to diverse talent

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

Covid-19's impact on middle-market optimism is revealed.

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.