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Country Commercial Guide
Country Commercial Guide (CCG) presents a comprehensive look at Colombia's commercial environment using economic, political and market analyses. The CCGs were established by recommendation of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), a multi-agency task force, to consolidate various reporting documents prepared for the U.S. business community. CCGs are prepared annually at U.S. embassies and consulates through the combined efforts of several U.S. Government agencies.
"Country Commercial Guides can be ordered in hard copy or on diskette from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) at 1-800-553-NTIS. U.S. exporters seeking general export information and assistance or country-specific commercial information should consult with their nearest Export Assistance Center or the U.S. Department of Commerce's Trade Information Center at (800) USA-TRADE, or go to one of the following Web Sites: http://www.buyusa.gov/colombia/en/ccg.html or http://www.tradeinfo.doc.gov.
For assistance in identifying specific areas of opportunity, and to receive tailored business counseling services, please contact the Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota: Tel: (571) 315-2126/-2298/-1026; Fax: (571) 315-2171/-2190, e-mail bogota.office.box@mail.doc.gov .
http://www.buyusa.gov/colombia/en/ccg.html
Business Facilitation Service
Business Facilitation Service
Cost: $685*
*(our charge may vary depending on the size and scope of the
event)
Delivery: Depends on scope of work
Description: CS Bogota will assist the U.S. company or its local representative in organizing a promotional event or strategic activity related to market access, entry, promotion of products and services or to obtain a better understanding of Colombia and the business and improved security climate. Such events or activities include: video conferences, press conferences, focus webinars (see video conferencing services, luncheons, dinners, cocktails receptions, seminars, sales meetings, targeting mailings and any other strategic activities. Services may also include interpretation/translation, pick-up and delivery of company registration and bid documents, use of conference room, and a full range of video conference services; photocopying, courier, postage, tel/fax/e-mail and other communications services, and arrangement for transport and other miscellaneous services. CS Bogota can provide limited advocacy research and meetings arrangements to facilitate U.S. Colombian business relationship.
For more information, send email to tanya.cole@mail.doc.gov
Single Company Promotion
Cost: Cost depends on scope of work.
Delivery: Contract 30 business days in advance from receipt of full payment
Description Want to knowledgeably enter the Colombian market? The U.S. Commercial Service in Colombia assists U.S. firms promoting American products and services through its Single Company Promotion program. The service provides a venue and related services to U.S. businesses interested in developing small-scale, locally-managed trade promotion initiatives. The service is offered in response to Colombian market opportunities or specific requests by firms for assistance. The facilities are located at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota (subject to availability). Several hotels in Colombia offer meeting and convention facilities to feature a Single Company Promotion event. When your company is planning a seminar, business meeting, press conference, exhibition or demonstration of a product or service, or other promotional activities (luncheons or receptions), the U.S. Commercial Service or hotel conference facilities provide a centrally located, visible and integrated venue to maximize your results. Larger conference facilities are accessible, and additional services, such as interpreting, are available at an additional cost. $800 is charged for the basic program. Let the U.S. Commercial Service assist you with the most appropriate venue and preferential rates. The Senior Commercial Officer will host a cocktail reception at her residence upon request. This service is tailored to meet the specific needs of the U. S. company. Contact us for furthur details. Cost will vary depending on length of program and additional services contracted. For more information, send email to tanya.cole@mail.doc.gov
BuyUSA Featured U.S. Exporters
Cost The pricing for a Featured U.S. Exporters service effective May 1, 2008 depends on company size as follows:
- Small Medium Company -SME $150.00
- Large Company $ 300.00
- SME - New to Export (using the service for the first time): $75.00
A Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or self-certified as a small business under SBA regulations. A large company is defined as a firm with more than 500 employees. Subsidiaries will be classified on the size of the parent company.
Delivery Five business days after receipt of materials and payment.
Description A listing on BuyUSA.gov/colombia/es gives U.S. exporters targeted exposure to help find business partners in the Colombian market. It helps local importers find U.S. exporters with a product or service available for export. The listings are in the Spanish language. Clients requesting this service will be listed under one of the standard categories in the Featured U.S. Exporters directory, for one year from the time of posting. Each listing contains the company name, a description of the product, product line, or service offered by the U.S. exporter, and its objective in the Colombian market, as well as an image to accompany the listing, if appropriate, and a link to the exporting company's website. Client-provided text is limited to a maximum of 150 words, and the image must be in JPEG or GIF format (maximum 200x200 pixels). The listings will encourage interested Colombian importers to contact the Commercial Service office, which will then forward suitable trade leads to the U.S. exporter. It is an inexpensive effective way to gain additional exposure in the Colombian market.
For more information, send email to julio.acero@mail.doc.gov
Customized Market Research
Cost: Cost depends on scope of work.
Delivery: 2-10 weeks depending on complexity of request.
Description: A Market Profile Report is a tailored but limited research defined by company request. The U.S. company must submit a scope of work for research prior to receiving a price and completion date. Delivery time: 2-10 weeks depending on complexity of request and upon receipt of payment and agreement of the scope of work.
For more information, send email to tanya.cole@mail.doc.gov
Gold Key Service
Cost : The pricing for a Gold Key effective May 1, 2008 is:
- Small Medium Company -SME $700.00
- Large Company $2,300.00
- SME - New to Export (using the service for the first time): $350.00
- Interpreter-Escort: $200 to $250 per day (8 hrs). $30 for ea additional hour.
A Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or self-certified as a small business under SBA regulations. A large company is defined as a firm with more than 500 employees. Subsidiaries will be classified on the size of the parent company.
Delivery 6 weeks advance scheduling required.
Description The Gold Key Service is designed to give U.S. companies the advantage of local expertise to schedule meetings with pre-screened potential agents, distributors, or other business contacts, according to the firm's needs. The service includes: *4-6 meetings per day (research necessary to identify potential agents/distributors, contacting all potential prospects, a schedule of appointments with interested parties). *Services of a Commercial Specialist or trade aide to accompany the firm to appointments market research (if available). *Embassy market briefing. *Welcome kit. *Hotel reservations at preferential rates (where possible). Embassy will arrange for a car and driver and/or for a translator/interpreter at additional cost if desired. Unless prior arrangements are made, the U.S. company is responsible for paying the service provider directly for these charges. Lead-time is negotiable for the Gold Key Service, but it is generally 4-6 weeks after receipt of 10-15 sets of brochures and the completed Gold Key form.
For more information, send email to tanya.cole@mail.doc.gov
International Company Profile
Cost: The pricing for a an International Comapny Profile effective May 1, 2008 is:
- Small Medium Company -SME $600.00
- Large Company $900.00
- SME - New to Export (using the service for the first time): $350.00
A Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or self-certified as a small business under SBA regulations. A large company is defined as a firm with more than 500 employees. Subsidiaries will be classified on the size of the parent company.
Delivery: 15 to 25 business days depending on availability of financial data.
Description: CS Bogota will conduct due diligence on a Colombian company through such actions as visiting the company, confirming its operations, its suppliers, customers, neighbors, bankers and a limited revision of its financial data. You can request answers to a detailed set of questions or add special ones of your own to our standard list. This service helps U.S. exporters verify the business operating status of local companies. (Fee is higher if an expedited deadline is required or the client requires an expanded questionnaire)
For more information, send email to tanya.cole@mail.doc.gov
International Partner Search
Cost: The pricing for a an International Partner Search effective May 1, 2008 is:
- Small Medium Company -SME $550.00
- Large Company $1,400.00
- SME - New to Export (using the service for the first time): $350.00
A Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or self-certified as a small business under SBA regulations. A large company is defined as a firm with more than 500 employees. Subsidiaries will be classified on the size of the parent company.
Delivery: 30 business days
Description: The International Partner Search saves you time and money by eliminating the need for cold calling, expensive trade show travels, and foreign advertising. Using your company literature, our experienced trade professionals will contact key players in your sector in Colombia, and we will deliver a pre-qualified list of potential trading partners in a maximum of 30 days.
The service helps potential U.S. exporters to locate prequalified potential Colombian agents, representatives, distributors and/or licensees.
For more information, send email to tanya.cole@mail.doc.gov
Market Profile Report
Cost Cost depends on scope of work.
Delivery 2-10 weeks depending on complexity of request.
Description A Market Profile Report is a tailored but limited research defined by company request. The U.S. company must submit a scope of work for research prior to receiving a price and completion date.
For more information, send email to tanya.cole@mail.doc.gov .
Screened/Unscreened Contact Lists
Cost $50 to $300 per sector
Delivery Approx. three weeks; it will depend on amount of work requested.
Description Contact lists on industrial, trade and any other sectors of the economy will be provided on request.
For more information, send email to tanya.cole@mail.doc.gov .
Trade Mission
CS Bogota is active every year in supporting a large number of different types of trade missions aimed at helping exporters sell in the Colombian market. At CS Bogota, we provide mission participants with Colombian marketing information, advanced planning, publicity, appointments and logistical support.
Video Gold Key Matching Service
Cost: TBD
Delivery: 7-9 weeks advance scheduling required.
Description: The Video Gold Key service allows clients to conduct interviews with prospective business partners prior to visiting a country. The service also allows companies to obtain feedback regarding the market for their product and, as a result, to use their time in country more efficiently and effectively. The Video Gold Key is not intended to be a substitute for a country visit, but may represent a solution for client companies unable to visit a market at a particular time.
For more information, send email to tanya.cole@mail.doc.gov