Business Expansion Services |
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e-Accelerator helps you: ACCELERATE your business expansion; BUILD your international awareness and market intelligence; CONNECT with
suppliers, clients, distributors, investors, professionals, multipliers; DEVELOP your business in key markets; ENABLE your
successful global breakthrough. |
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ASSESS
YOUR CHANCES Verify your strengths and weaknesses by completing our international business development questionnaire (FREE). |
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INTERNATIONAL VISIBILITY Through the European Seal of E-Excellence, e-Match and other initiatives we boosts your international visibility. |
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MARKET
RESEARCH & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Our experts carry out comprehensive market research studies at very competitive prices. By drawing upon our extensive networks in Europe and abroad, we facilitate the gathering of information and business intelligence. |
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BUSINESS
EXPANSION PLANNING We support your market entry strategy by carrying out an initial business expansion audit, analysing in particular your products/services in relation to the target market (competitive positioning and SWOT analysis) and identifying concrete business opportunities. Furthermore, we may write and/or revise your business expansion plan for your products/services in view of the selected target markets and/or funding acquisition. |
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INTERIM
MANAGEMENT Through our network of Advisors, we supply experienced stand in personnel for your business development team. |
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PARTNER
SEARCH To facilitate the successful completion of business deals and co-operative projects, we identify suitable partner candidates (importers, resellers, distributors, research partners, etc) and organise matchmaking events. See our e-Match service. |
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NEGOTIATIONS
WITH POTENTIAL PARTNERS We can initiate negotiations with potential business partners on your behalf, thus facilitating your ultimate selection and keeping your costs down. We lay the groundwork for your meetings leading to successful partnerships and new customer relationships. We also assist you in the contract preparation phase. |
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TECHNOLOGY
AUDIT Our experts will assess whether your technology is state-of-the art and what its competitive positioning is in relevant markets. |
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FINANCE Our experts advise on all aspects of funding your international expansion. They offer support in acquiring public and private funding, introducing you to business angels, venture capitalists, corporate investors and provide advice on applying for European subsidies and grants. See our Finance page for private funding and our e-Funding Facilitator service for public funding. |
 | SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS Our seminars and workshops prepare you for all the necessary contractual, marketing, legal and administrative issues related to your European market entry, enabling you to respond to the many business challenges and opportunities you will face in Europe. |
 | TRAINING & COACHING If you require training in specific aspects of business expansion (marketing, finance, legal, etc.) our training courses and individualised coaching sessions may be of interest. |
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BUSINESS TRIPS We organise complete travel programmes for individual or groups of companies interested in visiting specific areas/regions that are most relevant for them. Included are on-site workshops on best practices for doing business in the selected area, meetings with local companies, business associations, government officials and potential customers & partners. |
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ESTABLISHMENT Through our partners who offer virtual office facilities, you may opt for "light" establishment as a first phase of testing the waters in your target market. |
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INCUBATION We introduce you to a network of incubators with which we have privileged contacts. |
 | INCORPORATION We advise on incorporation (selecting your location, legal status, checking out regulatory constraints, etc.) and introduce you to our network of specialised attorneys for all formal steps. |
For further information, please contact: Philippe Wacker, Executive Director, EMF, Tel: + 32 2 219 0305
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