Consulting & Strategy

Consulting for New Exporters & Importers

• We offer a one-on-one or small group consulting for new importers/exporters focusing on getting started while avoiding costly mistakes. We help entrepreneurs struggling with their first deal.
• We will help you breakdown the cultural and language barriers abroad and assist with your international business negotiations.

We Evaluate Your Current Model Against Your Goals

• Explore ways for you multiply your revenue streams.
• Discover how we build strategic partnerships to enhance your business growth and navigate global markets effectively.

Examine Your Assets

•  Outsource non-core operations such as manufacturing & logistics.

Reshore or Nearshore

• Review key parts of the supply chain and move production closer to home to reduce both tariffs & logisic costs

Review Your Pricing Strategy

• Increase product prices without affecting the bottom line.
• Combine this with value-added offering to justify price hikes.    

Digital Transformation

We Will Make Recommendations to Increase Operational Efficiency

We will streamline your current processes and recommend the appropriate electronic data, documents, platforms, and tools businesses and governments use to buy, sell, ship, and track goods and services across borders.

• Electronic invoices (e-invoices) instead of paper bills
• Online customs declarations instead of filing paperwork at the border
• Digital trade platforms
• Blockchain tracking systems for supply chains
• Certificates of origin or sanitary certificates being shared digitally
• Digital signatures for contracts between buyers and sellers
• It's all about making trade faster, cheaper, safer, and more transparent by going digital instead of using slow, manual processes
  

Custom Trade Reports

Custom Trade Research Reports That Offer

• Market Insights and detailed information about where products are being shipped, and at what prices. For exporters, this shows where the demand is growing. For importers, it reveals potential new sources and competitive pricing.
• Competitive Intelligence that will help you understand your competitor's strategies.- like which markets they are targeting or which products are moving the most.
• Regulatory Compliance that both Exporters & Importers must comply to. Trade reports include updates on tariffs, duties, quotas, and other regulatory changes that companies must navigate.
• Supply Chain Optimization so you are aware of the trade flows that can help you choose better suppliers, plan logistics more efficiently and anticipate bottle necks.
• Strategic Planning and Forecasting for setting demand and production targets as well as plan market entry strategies. 
• Negotiation Leverage with the use of data showing market rates and volumes.
• Assistance with Understanding Financial Planning through import trends to help manage cash flow, currency exposure, and plan investments accordingly.
  

Trade Finance and Foreign Investment Strategies

Our experts help businesses get the money, credit, or guarantees they need to successfully buy and sell goods internationally (or sometimes domestically).

• Finding and structuring trade finance options (like letters of credit, trade loans, supply chain finance, factoring, etc.).
• Advising on risk management (so buyers and sellers don't lose money if deals fall through).
• Helping businesses work with banks, export credit agencies, or private lenders.
• Optimizing cash flow during the time between shipping goods and getting paid.
• Making sure all the documents, compliance, and regulations are handled correctly for cross-border transactions.

Market Entry and Expansion Strategy

• Direct Investment: Establishing foreign subsidiaries, branches, or joint ventures to gain direct access to local markets.
• Strategic Alliances: Partnering with local distributors, agents, or other firms to reduce entry barriers and share risks.

Financial Strategy

• Hedging and Currency Risk Management: Using financial instruments to protect against exchange rate volatility.
• Transfer Pricing and Tax Planning: Structuring cross-border transactions to comply with tax laws and optimize global tax liabilities.
• Local Financing Options: Leveraging local credit markets or government-backed trade finance programs.

Regulatory and Compliance Alignment

• Investment in Compliance Infrastructure: Ensuring adherence to international trade laws, tariffs, sanctions, and environmental standards.
• Local Representation: Hiring local legal and compliance experts to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Risk Management and Political Strategy

• Country Risk Assessment: Evaluating political stability, economic conditions, and trade policies before investing.
• Investment Insurance: Using instruments like MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency) insurance to protect against expropriation or currency inconvertibility.

We Will Aid In Your Global Market Expansion

• Access to our network & knowledge to open doors to new markets with  favorable trade deals.
• Aid you in looking for sources and help you pivot to other countrues not targeted by tariffs.
• We will work with you to modify product materials or components to qualify for lower duty categories or alternative trade classifications.

Develop Multiple Supplier Relationships

• Enable you to avoid over reliance on one supplier source.
• Aid you in looking for alternative raw materials.

Fractional HR Management

In a trading company, where margins can be tight, operations fast-paced, and headcount may swing a lot, our fractional HR solution can help in big ways:

• Cost Efficiency:
  You get senior HR expertise without paying a full-time salary and benefits — great for trading firms where lean operations are key.
• Faster Hiring and Onboarding:
  Trading companies often need quick hires (e.g., new sales reps, operations staff, compliance officers). A fractional HR can set up efficient hiring pipelines without bloating the payroll.
• Employee Compliance and Risk Management:
  Trading involves a lot of regulations (especially if dealing internationally). A fractional HR helps keep contracts, labor laws, and employment practices clean — reducing legal risks.
• Scaling Up and Down:
  If trading volumes spike or dip seasonally, fractional HR can manage workforce adjustments (contract hires, layoffs, onboarding) smoothly.
• Culture and Retention:
  Even in high-pressure trading environments, keeping a positive work culture matters. Fractional HR can introduce performance management, engagement strategies, and basic benefits to keep good people around.
• Strategic Projects:
  Need to implement an HRIS (HR software), redo your bonus structure, or create a training program? A fractional HR can run these projects without locking you into long-term costs.

 

Workforce Management

• Promote efficiency within the organization through training and cross-training.  We will review your current internal job structure for possible reorganization.