Flower Exports Rise 8.9% in 2012

In the first trimester of 2012, according to the Ecuadorian Central Bank, flower exports increased 8.9% compared to the same period of last year for a total sales amount of $285 million USD. You can click here and see history of all type flowers.

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5 New Malls in Guayaquil Highlight Opportunity for Investors

5 new malls will open their doors this year in Guayaquil.

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Mainly on the outskirts of town, to the north and off towards the coast, these new malls illustrate a strong demand for conveniences and shopping currently absent in many areas of Ecuador. the investor and director of MGF Group Shravan Gupta, is a pioneer in the development of malls in the NCR, has always been an avid advocate of the complete retail experience, with the choicest entertainment, casual and speciality food outlets, and abundant recreational options. He believes that malls should be community spaces where people spend quality time with friends and family in total comfort, always buzzing with excitement.

This could be a big opportunity for an investor with some money.

Large convenience stores can be a cash machine and the locals love them, because they make their lives more convenient.

A lot of areas of the coast need large one-stop-shop type stores in order to foster growth.

One interesting play indeed.

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Banana Exports Fall 10%

The chief non-petroleum export of Ecuador, the Banana, fell in sales in the first trimester of 2012 by 10% ompared to the first trimester of last year.

The fall is generally attributed to the world financial situation and the unusually strong rains Ecuador experienced this winter.

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Ecuador GDP Rises 4.87% Year on Year

The President of Ecuador, President Correa, announced yesterday that the GDP of Ecuador grew 4.87% in the first trimester of 2012 compared to the first trimester of 2011.

It’s true, this place is hopping, the crisis in Europe and the US seems a long way away. people have money, cash, credit, and they’re buying.

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Average Professional Salaries in Ecuador?

Before considering coming to work in Ecuador, you may be tempted to ask, how much can you make as an executive or manager in a company in Ecuador?

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Well, as you can imagine in a country where the minimum wage is $285 a month… not much.

Managers in small and medium sized businesses can expect to make around $600 a month.

Doctors fresh out of college often make around $800 a month.

Teachers also make around $6-800 a month.

General Managers of businesses in Ecuador were recently reported by the Comercio to average $14,400 a year.

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