Trade & Investment Services
I. Investment seminars/webinars - Free of Charge
A series of seminars focused on successfully conducting business in the U.S. Topics include:
o Developing a strategic plan
o Cross cultural aspects of business
o Product adaptation to regional tastes and preferences
o Human resources management
o Hiring and developing a sales force
o Legal environment of business
II. Representative Office - ($1,500 USD Investment)
Prestigious downtown business address use for one year
Media and business press release welcoming company to community
Mail and package receipt
Check deposit service
Corporate identification in reception area
Use of conference room ($25.00 per hour)
III. Strategic Business Development Program - ($6,395 USD Investment)
(Program duration 3 months)
10 hours per month of consultation with experienced project managers familiar with the regional business climate.
U.S. market sales readiness assessment, including:
o Mock negotiation
o Marketing materials review
Product to market research report
Community focus group
Customer research and introductions
Market Familiarization Tour
o Organization of meetings pertinent to your success, prior to your arrival in San Antonio making the most effective use of your time. Examples of meetings are as follows:
o City, County, and State incentive/economic development programs
o Power and water providers
o Labor/workforce organizations
o Economic Development organizations
o Commercial and personal real estate
o Financial institutions
o Industry experts
Business plan development assistance
10 hours per month of office use at the International Business Development Center
IV. Investor Program ($9,495 USD Investment)
(Program duration 1 year)
Includes the Strategic Business Development Program, plus
Product to market research report tailored to your industry analyzing:
o Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
o Distribution channel
o Primary competitors
o Market demand
Business matchmaking
Professional Consultations to incorporate your company in the U.S. including preferential fees.
o Accounting and Tax Accounting and tax consultation from a Certified Public Accountant on the fiscal obligations in the U.S.
o Incorporation Legal consultation to incorporate the company in the U.S. *The State filing fees for this service are not included.
o Visas and Immigration Legal consultation from a law firm on work visas and immigration.
Business Development Services
o 1 year membership to the Free Trade Alliance, Greater Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
o Invitations to events hosted by all three organizations to meet new potential clients
o Invitation to a Free Trade Alliance board meeting to introduce your product/service.
20 total hours per month of office use at the International Business Development Center
5 hours per month of conference room use
V. Semi-Private Office ($5,000.00 USD per year)*
Furnished semi-private office use for one year
Prestigious business address use for one year
Corporate identification in reception area
5 hours per month of conference room use (additional use at $25 per hour)
24/7 access to the building
Mail receipt and distribution
Complimentary coffee and tea service
Office maintenance and utilities
Bilingual assistance
Internet, fax line, photocopier & printer
VI. Private Office ($10,000.00 USD per year)*
Furnished private office use for one year
Prestigious business address use for one year
Corporate identification in reception area
10 hours per month of conference room use (additional use at $25 per hour)
24/7 access to the building
Mail receipt and distribution
Complimentary coffee and tea service
Office maintenance and utilities
Bilingual assistance
Internet, fax line, photocopier & printer
*Clients that previously purchased a consulting program and renew office space only also receive 10 hours of consulting per month and use of Alliance business databases.
** Prices subject to change without previous notice. **Financing options available.
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