Business Expansion Services |
The
e-Accelerator helps you:
ACCELERATE your
entry into key markets;
BUILD your
international awareness and market share;
CONNECT with
suppliers, clients, distributors, investors, professionals, multipliers;
DEVELOP your
international business;
ENABLE your
successful technological development.
ASSESS
YOUR CHANCES
Verify your strengths and weaknesses by
completing our international business development questionnaire
(FREE).
INTERNATIONAL VISIBILITY
Through the European
Seal of E-Excellence, e-Match and other
initiatives we boosts your international visibility.
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.
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.
INTERIM
MANAGEMENT
Through our network of Advisors, we supply
experienced stand in personnel for your business development team.
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.
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.
TECHNOLOGY
AUDIT
Our experts will assess whether your technology is
state-of-the art and what its competitive positioning is in relevant
markets.
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.
COLLECTIVE
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.
VIRTUAL
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.
BUSINESS
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
