NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

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DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INTERNATIONA
L TRADE DIVISION MEXICO OFFICE
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Why Mexico?
TRADE AGREEMENTS
Strategic Geographical Location Includes 3,107
kilometer border with the United States
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LEADING SECTORS/OPPORTUNITIES

• Agribusiness Sector
• Airport and Ground Support Equipment
• Automotive Parts and Supplies
• Energy Sector
• Environmental Sector
• Hotel and Restaurant Equipment
• Housing and Construction
• Internet and IT Services
• Packaging Equipment
• Security and Safety Equipment and Services
• Telecommunications Equipment
• Transportation Infrastructure Equipment and
  Services

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MEXICAN BUSINESS CULTURE
Understanding cultural differences can make or
break successful business deals.
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If you are planning to do business
internationally, one of the most important
things you have to do to be successful is to know
the culture of the country you are planning to
enter -- how people think, work, and learn.
With this information all your efforts will have
much better results.
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Regional Generalizations

• North
• Central
• South
• Border/Tourist towns

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• Values
• Social Practices
• Managerial Methods
• Belief Systems

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Its all about people and relationships

• Relationships
• Accept Invitations
• Family Personal Network
• Business Trips

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Business Management Mentality
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Professional titles
Acceptable Public Conduct                         
                      
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DRESS CODE
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Working Hours

• 9 to 6
• Appointments
• Punctuality

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Lunches and Dinners
Lunch 2 pm to 4 pm Dinner Starts 800 pm
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Family Life
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Because markets are the domain of business,
economic strength depends on the ability of a
country's companies and industries to do
business internationally.
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Mexico Office Services

• Agent/distributor and end user searches
• Market overview
• Appointment Scheduling
• Trade Missions Trade Shows
• Company Lists/ Contacts
• Referrals
• General Assistance

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THANK YOU!
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MEXICO OFFICE LAURA
CAMBEROS TRADE REPRESENTATIVE 52-55-1085-7208