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International Business/Questions Answered by Expert John Laurino
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Setting up an international business | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I am a Canadian citizen currently living in Doha, Qatar. I have recently partnered with a diamond ... A: I suggest you to open an offshore company in some of the islands in central america (Barbados, Grand ... | |
| Import Garment to Brazil | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I want to know how start business from Asian country (Pakistan India Or China) for garments import ... A: Hammad, I recommend you to search for a established brazilian textiles importer. You can try google ... | |
| Compensation for International Contract Work | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I am currently negotiating a contract position to provide training to a US company's employees that ... A: Calculating your compensation is something that only you could do. Only you knows your cost of ... | |
| Opening an art gallery | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Maybe my situation will seem silly or ridiculous, but I just do not know to whom should I contact ... A: Gala, You are an artist so it is not a surprise to me you are not familiar with the business ... | |
| how to find a source | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew what source i could use to find small organic and non organic farms in ... A: Dan South America is a great place to source agricultural stuff, including organic certified ... | |
| MERCOSUR | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Laurino Thank you for the opportunity to ask you a question. What is the difference between ... A: The MERCOSUR permanent members (Argentina-Paraguay-Uruguay-Brazil) share the same customs tariff for ... | |
| Creating an international Foundation | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of setting up a company in Europe that will have a good revenue stream. Part of ... A: Charles, I can not help you on the taxation issue but I decided to write you few lines about your ... | |
| export to uk | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I am from india and want to start export to uk but confused about the product having demand in uk ... A: I think there is no other way of knowing the market but spending some time there in UK and visiting ... | |
| price information on bath soap... | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Hope you are fine and all is well. I am from india and an willing to start production of bathing ... A: i think you should either travel to UK and then visit supermarkets and cosmetics retailers so you ... | |
| Prescription Drugs Distributorship | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I need to know the details of how I can approach Drug Manufacturers here in the US (like, Pfizer, ... A: I think what you want to do is not feasible. Most of the big pharmaceutical corporations have ... | |
| How to set up a subsidiary in USA | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a Taiwanese. My parents have a company in Taiwan. I am thinking to form a subsidiary in USA. ... A: There are various types of business that you can formally start in America, I suggest you to contact ... | |
| To start a new trading company | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I thank the services provided by All experts and also impressed with the profile you have sir. I am ... A: Anand There is no lawyer in the world that could give you 100% assurance that sellers and buyers ... | |
| Exporting from the USA | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Much appreciated. In 2008, I started a drumstick company. I'm using a manufacturer in the USA and ... A: I suggest you to contact reliable customs brokers operating in Canada to obtain precise info. Duty ... | |
| About fees of financial instruments! | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Because i see such a neglectfulness from potential buyers (or should i say ...intermediaries) to ... A: Periklis, I suppose one is contacting you to do business because he knows your capabilities, your ... | |
| About fees of financial instruments! | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Because i see such a neglectfulness from potential buyers (or should i say ...intermediaries) to ... A: 99,99% of these inquiries, most of the time flowing throughout the internet, are just waste of time. ... | |
| Importing/Exporting shipping costs question | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Do exporters usually mark up their prices to account for shipping costs and then pay for shipping, ... A: In the international commerce there are shipping terms called "INCOTERMS" edited by the ... | |
| Small Business start up in USA | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a British citizen and I want to sell children's books that I write in the US as a wholesaler, ... A: I m not sure you could import/export things as an individual in UK, probably not. I m almost sure ... | |
| Energy Imports to Indonesia | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I just opened an office, which intentionally for trading of fuel and energy, because i saw the ... A: Fahmi, It is very simple. You are dealing in a multimillion deals industry so you have to play the ... | |
| International Business in Australia | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: We are a US company that provide online services to the public. we would like to extend our business ... A: Noam, Your business partner should be able to introduce you to attorneys and local business ... | |
| Womens Shoe Business | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: A SMALL CORRECTION TO MY PREVIOUS QUESTION I run a Shoe Boutique in India for 3 years now. I am able ... A: Rog, I think few people would do business with an individual person. You can either establish a ... | |
| Womens Shoe Business | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: A SMALL CORRECTION TO MY PREVIOUS QUESTION I run a Shoe Boutique in India for 3 years now. I am able ... A: USA is a high scale market with proportional costs and usually high initial investment compared to ... | |
| synthetic gemstones | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Laurino, We are a jewellery company from Bulgaria, Europe. One year ago we imported synthetic ... A: I think you must be well connected to the possible buyers of your gemstones, contacting them and ... | |
| Gaining new business | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I work for a web design company and am just looking on some strategies I could use to gain new ... A: Phil, It is a difficult time for everyone... I suggest you take some time to develop a strategic ... | |
International Business
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John Laurino
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Expertise
I have 15 years background on international businesses, started my own company in 1994 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presently my company has ongoing projects in North America, Europe and Australia. I may be assistant to people with questions related to international business projects, import-export, private equity ventures and start ups.
Experience
I have 15 years background in international businesses, started my own company in 1994 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presently my company has ongoing projects in North America, Europe and Australia, with more than $ 26 million sales.
Organizations
I am the CEO of UNIT BRAZIL (www.laurino-lopez.com.br)
Education/Credentials
Bacharelor in Economics by FEA-USP and MBA in Corporate Finance and Accounting by Fipecafi-USP.
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