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

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