The key to any international development is a full and thorough investigation of both the company that seeks Asian expansion, as well as the market into which that company wishes to enter. All research projects are individually commissioned and are current as of date of commission.

All research projects are targeted to be completed within 30 days of commission and include:

Product Approval & (Stages 1 & 2):
Status before entering into any new market it is necessary to establish the fact as to whether or not your product(s) are acceptable in their current format by the respective regulatory authorities.

Direct selling Laws:
Laws are continually changing therefore your plan will need approval.

Country Demographics:
A solid base of country demographics will help determine the potential not only for sales revenue but also for establishing the opportunities for distributors.

Social/Cultural Considerations:
Understanding the people avoids miscommunication at a later date.

Industry & Competitor Profiles:
It is extremely important to gather as much information as possible about competitors, their activities, and their levels of success.

Logistics:
Shipping, warehousing, Customs, Duties, Taxes, Tariffs, freight costs, banking, accountants, administrative, computerization, are all aspects that need researching to find the most experienced and compatible to the client's needs. This is a very important and challenging part since it can add or reduce unnecessary overheads of duties and govt. levies and increase the cost of the product to the company in this country, therefore increasing or shrinking their margins.

Timelines:
The establishment of time lines would be set after research document has been signed off on by the client.