Operating businesses in several countries where the language, culture and regulations are different is full of unexpected twists and turns

The Benefits:

• Understand cultural, legal and languages subtleties
• Extensive expert resource base
• Strategic planning with detailed implementation
• One-stop shopping

• Research entering new markets
• Create marketing plans
• Research and identify joint partners or alliances for your products or services
• Structure joint working relationships

• Define strategic and financial goals
• Identify and develop strategies for international taxation and business structuring
• Develop business plans and financial models
• Target the plan to the appropriate audience
• Translate plans into English and major European languages

• Serve as part-time CFO/Controller
• Establish short and long-term accounting needs
• Select and set up accounting software systems
• Set up accounting standards and controls
• Formulate budgets and project cash flow
• Establish international banking relationships
• Set up insurance programs, lease agreements, etc.

• Serve as part-time HR /Personnel manager
• Set up employee policies and procedures
• Write employee handbook
• Shape recruitment and retention strategies
• Develop compensation, benefit and incentive programs
• Deliver employee coaching or training programs on organizational and cross cultural differences, virtual teaming, project management, sales, behavioral interviewing

• Locate space and negotiate leases
• Lay out space and manage build out
• Purchase furniture and fixtures
• Set up telecommunications, IT systems, security systems, office equipment and supplies

"Professional demeanor heads above other consultants with whom I've had contact previously."