Business in Mexico We had a lot of new business coming in and no room left. It was time to build our second facility in Mexico. After a lengthy negotiation, we purchased a good piece of property on fairly level ground. It was important that the lot be level, as the cost of excavation and […]
Continue ReadingBusiness in Mexico It’s a very hot and muggy Saturday morning in this border town in Mexico. The company I am visiting is losing money and needs to turn things around quickly. A look at their budget model shows that there are two factors putting this company at risk. One is a very high scrap […]
Continue ReadingBusiness in Mexico In Canada and the United States, it is fairly straightforward to downsize our employee base during a downturn in the economy. We have both short term layoffs and terminations to help us to right size, and the employees have unemployment insurance to cushion the change. In Mexico, however, things are very different. […]
Continue ReadingMarketing Yourself So once you are in your new home town how do you impress the directors of the local language schools? First of all, it is important to remember that while this is a big adventure for you, it’s real life for the people with whom you will be working. You must be as […]
Continue ReadingTeaching English in Mexico is an enriching experience that will allow you to get to know Mexico more deeply than you would by just traveling. It can also offset much of the cost of a long-term stay. But how do you go from dreaming the dream to teaching a class in sunny Mexico? It’s really […]
Continue ReadingThe privatization of the facilities of the port of Veracruz in 1996 and open competition for market share between the country’s main operators, have led to significant improvements in the port’s overall handling capacity and services, says sources, while major expansion projects are underway to further improve the overall structure of the major deep sea […]
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While many leave Mexico to seek their fortune North of the Border, for a number of expats, Mexico is a land of opportunity. In addition, beautiful landscapes, the warmth of the people here and year-round sunshine just make it better. Mexico is attracting thousands of retirees from the US, Canada and farther afield. For a […]
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(Disclaimer: All prices quoted in this article are accurate as of February, 2000. In addition, there are ALWAYS exceptions!) It is helpful for newcomers to Mexico to review the basics of property evaluation so they can determine a realistic value of existing homes and lots. The best way to compare the prices of several dramatically […]
Continue ReadingIt would seem that any given month produces one rumor or another. This month it is about wills in Mexico. All of a sudden everyone is asking how to get a will in Mexico. Now this is usually a topic that some people do not like to face as it makes them think about their […]
Continue ReadingOne thing most of foreigners have done at one time or another is bringing items across the border into Mexico. Whether it was in your luggage flying in, in your car driving in, or in a transport truck you hired to bring down your items for you. This has always been a fairly simple matter, […]
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