DETAILS OF SERVICES FOR U.S. COMPANIES:
Platinum Key Service (PKS):
Customized support services on a range of issues in which the
U.S. client needs long-term sustained assistance. CS France will
work in close coordination with the USEAC and the U.S. client to
identify specific requirements, which will constitute the "scope
of work" for the services provided, and establish a timeframe for
completion of the services. The services may be composed of a
combination of CS services as well as outsourced services
(advertising campaign, trade show, acquisition of market research
available on the market, etc throughout a period of 6 months to a
year (or more).
DELIVERY: 6 months to a year upon specifications defined with the
U.S. client
COST: Variable upon scope of work.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
PKS for Extensive Franchise Partner Search:
The Commercial Service will provide customized service via an
extensive promotional campaign to locate potential Master
Franchisees. This service is customized to the franchise sector,
to effectively identify the appropriate potential candidates for
a master franchise. It combines a direct mailing and advertising
campaign to professional magazines (franchising magazines,
industry sector magazines, and business/economic magazines).
Research: 3 months research (includes mailings to industry sector
companies, other related sectors, Embassy contacts and
multipliers). The Commercial Service will counsel clients on the
most appropriate press media to use. Prices of ads vary depending
on the press medium, its notoriety and circulation.
DELIVERY: A minimum of 3 months advance notice is required to
take into consideration dates of publication of selected
media.
COST: Package for three industry sectors - $2,200. Additional
sectors $600 each.
For more information, send email to e-mail: Rose.Marie.Faria@mail.doc.gov
Franchise Yearly Promotion Service:
The Commercial Service will promote a specific franchise concept
all year long using its contacts with the press, local
multipliers, any inquiries from potential Master Franchisees and
The Commercial Service Paris Web site. The Commercial Service
will provide the client with any leads received and will forward
any press articles published. Ultimately, the Commercial Service
will act as a PR firm for the client.
DELIVERY: Set up 4- 5 weeks upon receipt of order or
payment.
COST: $850
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Franchise Single Company Promotion:
Organization of promotional events to launch U.S. franchises in the French market. This could include conferences, seminars, press conferences, lunches, cocktail receptions, and dinners, organized at elegant and prestigious U.S. Embassy facilities.
DELIVERY: 7-9 weeks advance scheduling required
COSTS Indicative): - Turn key cocktail reception at the Embassy
for 100 guests, including invitation, response follow-up, guest
list, catering, flower decoration: $5,000 to $6,000 - Turn key
lunch or dinner reception at the Embassy for 50 guests, including
invitation, response follow-up, guest list, catering, flower
decoration: $4,000 to $5,000 - Turn key breakfast presentation
for 20 business contacts in a nice hotel, including invitation,
response follow-up, hotel catering expenses: $1,400 to
$1,800
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Commercial Service France Web Site Single Company Promotion:
Dedicated space for 12 months on CS France's web site where U.S.
Small-to-Medium-Sized Entreprises (SMEs), as well as franchises,
can promote their products and services. Options include: -
Company Name - Logo - Brief description of your company - Brief
decription of the services offered - Contact Person - Link to an
E-mail address and web-site -. Cost $ 300 . For additional fee of
$ 150 you can be listed under a specific industry on our sector
pages if you have a specialization.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Dedicated space for 12 months on CS France's web site for U.S.
businesses providing export related services(e.g. freight
forwarders, export financing sources, etc). Options include: -
Company Name - Logo - Brief description of your company - Brief
decription of the services offered - Contact Person - Link to an
E-mail address and web-site -. Cost $ 300. For additional fee of
$ 150 you can be listed under a specific industry on our sector
pages if you have a specialization.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Credit Information Service for French Company (CISFC)
Search made through local credit information database
provider.
$100 per company credit information and $40 per company when
attached to other CS France services such as Gold Key,
International Partner Search, Trade Mission, Matchmakers,
etc.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Flexible Market Research
Competition:
Identification of competitive (both local and other foreign)
franchises, technologies, products or services, and
suppliers/producers of a given product or service in the
market.
DELIVERY: To be determined by Post and US.
COST: $70 per hour. Complete estimate provided in Scope of
Work.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Contact Lists:
Product-specific list of companies that could serve as potential agents/distributors. This service consists of two options:
- "NON-VERIFIED CONTACT LIST" selected from local databases to include company name, address, phone, fax, contact name, title and principal activity.
- "VERIFIED CONTACT LISTS" via telephone campaign will provide the specific contact name, company address and specific sub-sector activity of interest to the U.S. client.
DELIVERY: To be determined by Post and US.
COST: $70 per hour. Complete estimate provided in Scope of
Work.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Market Entry Issues:
Information on duties, taxes, quotas, non-tariff barriers and
local trade regulations that may affect the marketing of a
specific product or service.
DELIVERY: To be determined by Post and US.
COST: $70 per hour. Complete estimate provided in Scope of
Work.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Market Size:
Information on market size/demand for a particular product or
service
DELIVERY: To be determined by Post and US.
COST: $70 per hour. Complete estimate provided in Scope of
Work.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Market Trends:
Evaluation of market potential for a particular product or
service based upon general market trends, industry sources, and
import statistics. The reports include expected significant
developments likely to have an impact on market prospects, such
as major new investments or projects, government programs, policy
changes, new legislation, etc.
DELIVERY: To be determined by Post and US.
COST: $70 per hour. Complete estimate provided in Scope of
Work.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Regulatory Issues:
Information on the general regulatory environment and legislation
governing the marketing of products or services in a given
sector.
DELIVERY: To be determined by Post and US.
COST: $70 per hour. Complete estimate provided in Scope of
Work.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Sales Channels:
Identification of usual sales channels for marketing a specific
product or service in a given market
DELIVERY: To be determined by Post and US.
COST: $70 per hour. Complete estimate provided in Scope of
Work.
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Standards/ Franchise Registrations:
Information on standards and required registration procedures as
they pertain to a particular franchise.
DELIVERY: To be determined by Post and US.
COST: $70 per hour. Complete estimate provided in Scope of
Work.
For more information, send email toParis.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Commercial News USA:
Commercial News USA (CNUSA) is an official publication of the
United States Department of Commerce. CNUSA is an American Export
catalog-magazine that promotes U.S. products and services to more
than 150 countries: http://www.export.gov/cnusa/
DELIVERY: Monthly
For more information, send email to Paris.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
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