A Clear Process.
Concrete Deliverables.
International business development produces better outcomes when the process is transparent, the deliverables are specific, and both parties understand what they are working toward and how progress will be measured.
Four Steps From First Conversation to Business Outcomes
Discovery Consultation
20 minutes · Complimentary
This is a straightforward conversation, not a sales pitch. We want to understand where you are, where you want to go, and what is standing between you and that goal. Your target markets, your timeline, your current challenges, and what success actually looks like for your business. By the end of it, one of two things happens. Either we identify a clear path to working together, or we establish honestly that we are not the right fit for what you need right now. Both outcomes save you time.
- We listen more than we present in this conversation
- Come prepared to describe your target market and what a successful outcome looks like
- We will share an honest assessment of whether and how we can help
- If there is a fit, a written proposal follows within five business days
Strategy and Scope Development
Proposal within five business days
No vague commitments. No open-ended retainers that are hard to evaluate. Based on our discovery conversation, we produce a written proposal with specific deliverables, clear timelines, agreed success metrics, and a stated investment. If we cannot define what we are going to deliver, we will not propose it.
- Every deliverable is named and tied to a timeline
- Success metrics are agreed before the engagement begins, not defined afterward
- Investment is stated clearly with no hidden additions
- You approve the scope before any work starts
Execution and Coordination
Full implementation with regular progress tracking
This is where the work happens. Depending on your scope, this includes research, outreach, content production, exhibition support, and partnership facilitation. You will always know where things stand. When we encounter unexpected obstacles or opportunities, we tell you directly rather than working around them quietly.
- Weekly or bi-weekly progress updates depending on project phase
- You are consulted at every meaningful decision point
- Content assets delivered within agreed timelines
- Partner introductions and meeting coordination documented and tracked throughout
Measurement and Iteration
Outcomes review and forward planning
At the end of each project phase, we review what was achieved against the goals we set at the start. This is not a formality. It is an honest conversation about what worked, what did not, and what comes next. International business development rarely produces perfect results on the first attempt. Iteration is part of the process and we plan for it from the beginning.
- Outcomes tracked against the specific metrics agreed at the start
- Written summary of results and clear recommendations for next steps
- Option to extend, adjust scope, or conclude based on progress
- All contact data, documentation, and content assets transferred fully to you at conclusion
Three Ways to Work Together
Project-Based
A defined scope with specific deliverables, a clear timeline, and a fixed investment. Best for companies preparing for a specific trade show, needing a one-time market entry assessment, or commissioning a specific content production project.
- Exhibition strategy and support for a specific trade show (e.g., GITEX, Gulfood, ATM)
- Market entry assessment for a specific GCC country or sector
- Content campaign around an exhibition or company milestone
- Partner shortlisting and introduction facilitation for a specific market
Monthly Retainer
Ongoing strategic support with flexible deliverables adjusted each month based on priorities. Best for companies actively building their GCC or international presence and needing consistent execution support rather than one-off interventions.
AED 8,000 to 25,000 (USD 2,180 to 6,810) per month
- Ongoing LinkedIn content strategy and publishing
- Regular partner and distributor outreach and relationship development
- Continuous market intelligence and competitive monitoring
- Exhibition preparation and follow-up support across multiple events per year
Hybrid
Quarterly strategic planning combined with monthly execution support. Best for companies that need both clear strategic direction at regular intervals and consistent execution between those planning sessions.
- Quarterly strategy session to set priorities for the following three months
- Monthly execution support against agreed priorities
- Mid-quarter check-ins to adjust based on market feedback
- Annual review of overall international expansion progress and forward planning
Working Together in Practice
Communication
- Weekly or bi-weekly check-ins depending on project phase
- Progress updates sent proactively, not only when asked
- Response to questions within 24 hours on business days
- WhatsApp available for time-sensitive communication during active phases
Decision Points
- You approve strategy and scope before execution begins
- Material changes to approach are proposed, not implemented unilaterally
- Partnership conversations are facilitated by us, but you make all commercial commitments
- Content assets are reviewed before publication or delivery
Deliverable Timelines
- Exhibition content (photos, videos, social assets) delivered within 48 hours of event close
- Written strategic reports delivered within one week of project phase completion
- Partner shortlists and research documents delivered within the timeline agreed at scope
- Proposals for new or continued work delivered within 5 business days of request
What We Need From You
- Clear articulation of what success looks like before engagement begins
- Responsive communication, particularly during time-sensitive phases like exhibitions
- Honesty about budget parameters, internal constraints, and organizational context
- Access to relevant team members when introductions or meetings require your direct participation
Ready to Start?
The discovery call is free, takes 20 minutes, and will tell you exactly what working together would look like.
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