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
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: payment, 10-15 sets
of brochures, and the completed Gold Key form. Note:
delivery date for Gold Key Service is subject to change after
acceptance of participation agreement if there is a delay in
payment or receipt of materials. Delivery date would be
renegotiated based on payment date/receipt of materials at post
and office schedule and commitments.
* Advertisements in local newspapers represent an additional cost
for Franchise companies.
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
For more information, please contact us by email or via:
Telephone: 506 2519-2207 or Fax: 506 2231-4783