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We have taken cognisance of global modernisation programmes and have kept ourselves abreast of Worldwide Trends in Customs & Excise operations which are geared to facilitate legitimate trade and to enhance revenue collection. Find out more.
"Outsourcing is never a threat to business but always an opportunity, as it enables firms to focus on what they do best, without wasting resources on processes that could be performed by someone else..."
Quoted from Supply Management of 1 November 2007 - Outsourcing - ahead of the game by Antony Barton
Doing business internationally is much more complex than simply finding a market and making the sale. That is why we provide fully integrated services capable, not only of finding markets for you, but also of doing (or training your own people to do) virtually all of the functions and paperwork associated with international trade.
We offer legal firms, businesses, companies and individuals a flexible, efficient and cost effective solution. By outsourcing their legal requirements, companies will save money by reducing their headcount, thereby reducing overheads, and they will have more time to focus on their business.
"Capacity to Contract - Another area to consider is what makes contracts legally enforceable. The main elements are: Capacity, Intention, Consideration and Offer and Acceptance."
Quote from Bob Soames: Purchasing at the Parthenon - Supply Management of 2 August 2007
Legal firms who have insufficient resources or time to meet their client’s demands can utilise our services without having to incur the costs of employing additional staff, paying their employee benefits as well as all the additional overheads associated with the additional staff. By outsourcing they will receive a quick, efficient, cost effective service. Companies, whether large corporates, small or medium-sized enterprises or start-ups, will benefit from their legal outsourcing by having access to legal advice and opinions in various areas of law, having all their agreements vetted and all drafting requirements met on a cost effective basis.
The incremental nature of decision making requires that the entire project cycle be integrated with planning and legal considerations. We understand the nature of project planning, implementation and management, and have provided clients with the legal frameworks and milestones that need to be considered in order to implement projects successfully. Permitting and licensing requirements usually require that they be considered as early in the project plan as possible, as it is more efficient to integrate specific elements in to the design phase of a project than into the construction or operational phase. Such projects are usually undertaken on the basis that we provide the service based on a retainer agreement with the client or by billing at a hourly rate.
International marketing plan development -We'll work with you to plan an integrated global marketing strategy, from the identification of target markets to detailed (realistic) budgets and timelines.
Distribution of your marketing material - to key potential buyers in identified target markets. Because of the quality of our services, we can achieve a high rate of expression of interest from recipients of our clients' material.
"Procurement's legacy is in transaction management, but recently another model has started to appear, where ambitions are more centred on the ability to create value."
Quoted from Supply Management of 18 October 2007 - The Way to the Top by Tom Kinnaird
"Procurement Cost Estimator - to track actual spend against budget to help achieve profit objectives..."
Quoted from Supply Management of 18 October 2007 - Opportunities with a World-leader by Rolls-Royce
Assistance with financing - there are more than 50 international financial institutions, called IFI’s (i.e. World Bank, Asia Development Bank), that finance thousands of projects worldwide, projects that your company may well be qualified to work on. Before you can bid, though, you must be registered. We can assist to register you with these organizations, and will also we help you access many sources of grants and funding. We also help with other financial details like bid bonds, bank guarantees, fund transfers, etc.
Shipping assistance - including documentation, insurance, freight forwarding and customs clearance.
Logistical support - including short and long-term accommodation, temporary and longer-term work visas, as well as the location of office space, office provisions and office support services.
Training - We frequently contract our services to work "in-house" with our clients, training staff in all international matters. In many cases, we've taken clients with zero international experience through various growth stages ... right up to a full, internal international marketing department. We regularly give lectures, presentations and speeches about international trade to universities, colleges, public seminars and businesses.
Negotiations - We can also personally represent you in direct negotiations on contracts, including joint ventures, public, private partnerships and/or licensing agreements. Negotiating styles and strategies vary incredibly from country to country. We have the knowledge and experience to "do the deal" virtually anywhere in the world.
Technology transfer - We can find international buyers for your special technology.
"Procurement can estimate the financial impact on the bottom line of, for example, helping to develop a product more rapidly, which allows it to grab more market share..."
Quoted from Supply Management of 1 November 2007 - What are our Limits by Rebecca Ellinor
Joint ventures and/or strategic alliances - We can find foreign manufacturers who will pay royalties for rights to produce your product in their market. We can also arrange for you to partner with offshore companies in joint efforts to produce your products and market them throughout the world.
Government liaison - On a "with" or "on-behalf-of" basis, we can help you stay in touch with key local, provincial and national government departments, and make sure key people in government stay in touch with you.
The Total Package - Some of our clients contract us to directly perform all of the above services. In effect, we become their international marketing department.
Our key strength, aside from the experience of our staff, is a vast network of highly experienced associates whose professional skills are critical to international trade and consulting success. We weave those skills into your program on an as-required basis, providing you with a full, single-source global service that is highly cost-efficient.
At a moment's notice, we can call on the expertise of top-quality lawyers, finance institutions, customs brokers, freight forwarders, insurance companies, management consultants and others ... all of whom specialise in international business.
