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The right expert for the hard questions.
Independent specialists who have done it in your industry and your target market. They answer the strategic questions: where to go, how to enter, how to price and how to plan.
Your Snapshot and first consultation are free. Further support is offered as one tailored proposal, agreed with you before any work begins.
- 1,200+independent advisers
- 20industries covered
- 100+countries across our network
- GrowingNew advisers join after our checks
What advisers help with
Strategic help, from people who have done it
- Market entry strategyWhich market first, which city, and which route in: direct, distributor, partner or acquisition.
- Market and competitor researchDemand, competitors, pricing and customers in the market, before you commit.
- Business plan and financial modelA plan and model for the new market, ready for your board, investors or a bank.
- Go-to-market and pricingPositioning, pricing, channels and your first 90 days in market.
- Regulatory strategyWhich rules apply to your product or activity, and the route through them.
- Funding and incentivesGrants, export support and investment programmes you may qualify for.
- Partnerships and acquisitionsDistributor, joint venture or acquisition: who to target and what to check.
- Expert callsA focused conversation with someone who has opened in that market, for clear, practical guidance.
Advisers by industry
Advisers who know your industry
Pick your industry to see the questions we are asked most, and the advisers we match.
Food and beverage
Questions advisers answer
- Which registrations does my product need before it can be sold?
- Do I need halal or other certification, and who issues it?
- What margins and terms do distributors usually expect?
- How do labelling and shelf-life rules differ from home?
Advisers we match
Roles shown as examples. Advisers are independent professionals.
- Food regulatory adviserRegistration, labelling, certification
- Distribution strategy adviserDistributors, retail listings, margins
- Market research adviserDemand, competitors, price points
How an adviser question works
- Step 1Ask in your workspaceType your question, or raise it on your free consultation.
- Step 2We match an adviserBy industry, target country and the kind of question.
- Step 3Get your answerA written reply or a call. The fee is agreed with you first.
- Step 4Keep it on recordAnswers and call notes stay in your workspace for your team.
Every adviser is an independent, experienced professional, selected for your industry and market. ExpandUs introduces the right specialist and coordinates the engagement for you; the advice itself is provided by the adviser.
Start with your free Snapshot
We compare markets for your business, then bring in the advisers, introductions and partners for the market you choose.
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