More than five hundred years after the arrival of the Spanish language in Latin America, it has developed quite differently on the two sides of the Atlantic. When travelling to a Spanish speaking country on the American continent, including the United States, the differences between European and Latin American Spanish can lead to often funny, sometimes embarrassing and, in some cases, irreparable mistakes.
After forty years of discussions, the European unitary patent and its unified jurisdiction will be launched in 2018. After decades of negotiations, the necessary requirements for its approval have already been met and it has been ratified by all member states except for two (Spain and Croatia).
If you are a professional, business owner or entrepreneur and you are looking for opportunities abroad, you may have already considered learning one or several languages. This will give you an edge when dealing with customers and suppliers and is one of the keys to success. However, before you start, you must ask yourself the following question: Which are the most useful languages when breaking into a new market?
The attacks on New York City on September 11, 2001 changed all of our lives. This attack to the world's financial centre called into question all the security procedures in place at the time with regard to international transit in people and goods. This fact is undoubtedly the origin of the creation of the figure of the Authorized Economic Operator at European level and of the advantages that this status confers on certified companies.
The year 2013 represented an historical high for Spanish exports, according to data by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. Between January and December, sales abroad increased by 5.2 % annually, totaling 234,239.8 million Euros. This result represents an increase of 1.4 points compared to the previous year.
