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Market Entry Assessment, Business Development and Operational Support 

  • Do your plans include expanding existing, or entering new markets ?
  • Are you an off-shore company interested in entering the Canadian market ?
  • Do you require information on the local industry landscape ?
  • Are you interested in establishing client or industry expert contacts ?
  • Do you require on-the-ground support for client relationship building, management and other operations on an interim basis ?

CIM conducts focused, practical industry sector research studies to assess the opportunity to penetrate various markets.  While some desk research is conducted, the primary emphasis is on obtaining current, 'hands-on' information from players in the sector. 

Research areas are tailored to the needs of each client.  Examples of information typically gathered include data on industry players, potential customers and profiles, procurement processes, purchasing decision criteria, competitor details, and industry associations.  Preliminary introductions to contacts are made.

Reccomendations on market positioning, strategies and tactics are provided along with practical contact information to facilitate  'next steps'.

Follow-on market entry support including client meeting set-up, relationship management, and on-the-ground implementation support can also be provided. 

Sample Engagements:

  • Market study on Clean Tech sector for a trade agency supporting off-shore company expansion to Canada
  • Market research, introductions and entry support into Ontario, Canada for an Irish Software Solutions company
  • Market analysis, business case and entry strategy for  a High Tech company

  

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