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2026
- Every business needs a plan (I have built more than 10) Registering a company takes half an hour; a real business starts on paper. The 20 questions a business plan must answer, why I have built more than 10 plans in 7 years of NEW, and a promise: the full story, the whole truth, is coming to the blog. Entrepreneurship 5 min read
- The 10 proposals missing from both plans After the no-cheering comparison, here is my opinion: 10 proposals I wanted to find in the PT and PL plans and found in neither. From financial education at school to working holiday. Reflections 6 min read
- The 2026 plans: PT and PL side by side I read all 84 pages of the PT plan and all 76 of the PL plan filed with the TSE and compared, theme by theme, what each one promises. No cheering: only what is written, with the page of each promise. Reflections 18 min read
2025
- Happy New Year 2026 Happy New Year, everybody! Reflections 1 min read
- HST in Canada: The Tax That Surprises Brazilians In practice, almost everything you buy in Ontario costs 13% more. Understand HST and the rates in each province. Canada 2 min read
- Banks in Canada From e-Transfer, running since 2003, to the Big Five: a quick guide to the banking sector for anyone moving to Canada. Canada 2 min read
- Brazil vs. Canada: Purchasing Power in 2010 vs. 2026 In 2010, Ontario’s minimum wage was equivalent to about 5.15 Brazilian minimum wages. In 2026, it is about 7.05. Canada 3 min read
- NEW Intercambio 2025: An Intense Year An honest look at how 2025 went for NEW Intercambio. Without a doubt, one of the most challenging years in our history. NEW Intercambio 5 min read
- Boxing Day 2025 Anyone spending the end of the year in Canada will undoubtedly hear about the famous Boxing Day. And nowadays people talk about Boxing Week. Canada 1 min read
- Merry Christmas 2025 Christmas has long ceased to be just a religious holiday. It has become a time to celebrate family, unity, and the achievements built throughout the year. Reflections 2 min read
- Independence of Brazil – September 7 September 7th has nothing to do with left or right. It’s about our independence from Portugal. Reflections 4 min read
- Real Productivity The world has changed. Artificial intelligence is growing every day. Those who don’t learn to use it to their advantage will fall behind. Entrepreneurship 1 min read
- Dedication and Consistency: The Entrepreneur’s Path What I see most on the internet is the glamorous side of entrepreneurship. But nobody talks about the real work it takes to turn an idea into something that pays your bills. Entrepreneurship 3 min read
- Welcome to Renato’s BLOG Here, I’ll gather everything in one place: entrepreneurship tips, market analyses, study abroad content, information about Canada, and much more. Reflections 2 min read