International Trade

Considering international trade between your company and companies in Mexico or Latin America? 

Check the questions that alert you to your need for trade assistance:

Do you lack the time to develop export markets? 
Do you know where to look for financial resources to invest
      in export marketing?  
Have you determined how to begin?  
Are you able to locate foreign buyers?  
Do you know how to establish a foreign distributor for your product?  
Do you need additional knowledge of Mexican and Latin American markets?  
Are you familiar with foreign import or regulations?  
Have you carefully considered foreign competition?  
Have you assessed the foreign market demand for your product?  
 

If you have checked any of the above, contact us and let us talk about how we can help you reach your goals.

Our Services Include:

Trade Missions

Mexico, 9 days, Missions available each fall. 

Nine day trade Missions are lead by Jesus Fernandez and travel agent, Susan Bruno.  These missions are sponsored by the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and other sponsors who contribute to offsetting the overall cost of the mission.  Bella International clients may request that the company President, Trula LaCalle, travel with our clients on these longer missions that include cultural activities and meetings with officials in host cities.

Trade Mission November 2003 brochure and registration

Example of Trade Mission led by Consultant Jesus Fernandez
 

Mexico, 4-day, small group,  industry focused missions, scheduled on demand

These short, all-business missions are geared for match-making with potential buyers, sellers, or joint venture partners.  Industry specific missions are co-lead by Jesus Fernandez and Trula LaCalle.  Travel arrangements are made through travel agent, Susan Bruno.

Central and South American trade missions are being considered but are not yet scheduled

Bilingual Business Meeting Facilitation

• Meeting Location Arrangement
• Meeting Room Set Up
• Participant Invitations
• Agenda Development
• On-site Facilitation
• Interpretation Services
• Meeting Debriefing
• Meeting Follow-up with Participants
   

Relationship Building

• Joint Venture Development
• Trade Association Development
• Formation of Import or Export Cooperatives
• Partnership Building
• Strategic Alliances
• Cross-cultural Meeting Facilitation 
• Conflict Prevention and Management

Market Development

• Assessment of the Competitive Products and Services
• Price Comparisons
• Consumer Focus Group
• Distribution Line Research
• General Research on Feasibility
• Market Entry Capabilities
• Market Strategy Development
   

Mexico/Latina America Assistance

• Cultural Preparation
• International Calls to Potential Contacts
• Follow-up Calls and Correspondence
• Travel Accompaniment

Cross-cultural Negotiation

• Coaching and Training on Cultural Negotiation Styles
• Consulting on Workable Negotiation Tools and Strategies
• Negotiation Meeting Assistance
• Assistance in Managing Existing Trade Relationships
   

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