Paraguay and Bolivia, a new opportunity for Argentine companies – 03/02/2019

Lately, the virtues of countries like Paraguay and Bolivia are in the mouths of many. Suddenly they became the best solution for companies like Porta siblings who sell them a turnkey factory They named MiniDest for the production of renewable energy and animal feed. This distillery allows the same processing efficiency as a large plant, at a cost less than 1 liter. The development was entirely realized in Córdoba and six MiniDest are already active in the country. Distilleries began to land in Bolivia, marking a milestone in the export of advanced technologies. The transfer of equipment for the badembly of the first MiniDest required 33 trucks from Córdoba to Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The next Porta operation will take place in Paraguay.

Another case is that of Baufest, the capital of Argentina, leader of software that redefine business processes. Just Acquires Peruvian expert Transolution in the smart management of Pacific ports. And there are other examples, many supported by the State through the Simple Export program. Elsata, founded by María Pía Sanoner, stands out for its hand-made and painted tableware. And Awanay, Silvia and Rocío Noya, mother and daughter, dedicated to carpets, blankets and ponchos hand-made by weavers from rural communities.

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By the way, Bolivia and Paraguay are markets that have their rules, according to businessmen. Of course, they stress that they work. Bolivia is one of the fastest growing economies in the region. It closed the year 2018 with a growth of 4.7% of GDP. Paraguay did not stay with growth estimated at 4.3%.

The Secretary of Entrepreneurs and Pymes, Mariano Mayer, says that it is easier reach countries exporting to Brazil and include in this list possible and accessible markets for Chile, Colombia and Peru.

For SMEs, which do not find a favorable climate in Argentina because of the crisis, this production to export to neighboring countries has become an option. Mayer says that on the state side, eliminating bureaucracy and making things easier for these entrepreneurs has become the highest priority. Thus, various legislative initiatives have emerged which allow create a business in 15 minutes from the PC at home with a minimum cost, while until recently the delay reached a year and a half.

The grievor is satisfied that since 30 clusters existing technologies in Argentina, there is a response to the demands of these countries. A fact: many large companies are investing in innovative entrepreneurs to revolutionize their processes. This is the case of YPF, Molinos, Mario Don, Arcor and Coca Cola and Supervielle Bank, among many others.

One of the initiatives that Mauricio Macri will present at the opening session of the Congress on March 1 will be the Knowledge Economy Act. The software regime, promoted by Roberto Lavagna when he was Kirchner's minister, expires at the end of this year. The new standard renews the benefits and increases the number of sectors reached. Biotechnology, robotics, nanosatellites and the audiovisual industry are incorporated.

Everything happens at a time that SMEs define as financial asphyxiation. Mayer responds that there are tools that allow them to access working capital at reasonable rates. With the SME Act, which already has 450,000 signatures out of the 600,000 with at least one employee, public banks offer checks at 38% and individuals at 45%. There is a special fund of $ 30,000 million out of the remaining $ 10,000 million. And funding provided by insurance companies is added.