Services

International Business & Trade Consulting

Your trusted advisors for sourcing or export projects

Business Global Consulting Group is a Canada-based international business development and trade consulting firm, specialized in assisting Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises with their business activities and partnership opportunities in foreign markets with high-growth potential, in particular Vietnam and ASEAN economies, through client-focused services and solutions.

How can we help you?

Are you wondering how to expand your business in new markets? Many entrepreneurs run into business problems or challenges when it comes to international expansion, because they tend to underestimate the complexity of cross-border business transactions. As beneficial as bringing your business to the international stage may be, it can also come with a fair amount of risks. Identifying and carefully considering these risks isn’t always simple or intuitive. Smart entrepreneurs turn to people who are experts to help them out. That’s where we come in. We offer entrepreneurs indispensable knowledge on doing business internationally, help find export opportunities lucrative to their business, and connect Canadian business owners to global supply chain opportunities.

Advise on payment and financing solutions for international trade or service contracts, including assistance with international banking instruments such as Letter of Credit (LC) options.
Advise and assist in arranging/structuring efficient, customized trade financing solutions for client’s working capital needs as a result of cross-border supply chain transactions, through our established working relationships with many banks and trade credit insurance companies in Canada and in ASEAN markets.
Advise and assist in international banking matters, such as AML (Anti Money Laundering) Compliance to satisfy Canadian/US banking regulations, and manage/mitigate payment risks for international trade transactions.

We are proud to announce our partnership with FINEON EXCHANGE, the AI powered global marketplace for Trade Finance. The UK Department for International Trade has listed the Fineon Exchange platform as a finance matchmaking solution for British exporters. We are excited to offer this solution now to Canadian exporters.

FINEON Exchange, based in Luxembourg, brings together businesses operating across multiple industry sectors and connects them with a wide range of institutional partners that have a keen interest in serving their trade finance needs. This collaboration takes place via Fineon Exchange’s online marketplace, which enables its users to trade a broad range of high-quality assets in a secure and cost-effective manner.

Their digital Marketplace platform helps Exporters like your company increase their international sales, optimize their working capital and minimize risks, by matching their export receivable financing & associated import payables financing requirements (including those relating to emerging & high-risk countries) with the most appropriate financial institutions and credit insurers, enabling Exporters to obtain funding at the best rates.

Identify client’s needs and advise/assist in development and execution of plans for off-shoring or outsourcing of services, products and manufacturing.
Determine the best locations for sourcing based on existing supply chains, markets, competitiveness benchmarking, and trade preferences.
Screen, search, evaluate and pre-select suitable suppliers based on predefined criteria.
Organize/accompany on business trips.
Assist with translation and legal services in contract negotiations.
Advise on regulatory, commercial, financial and practical aspects.
Advise on payment and financing solutions for international purchase contracts, including international banking instruments such as LC financing options.
Assist in making arrangements and facilitating (including highly professional interpretation/translation service) virtual or on-site meetings with selected suppliers to discuss supply terms and conditions.

Assess market potential, market attractiveness, market sizing and segmentation, and market barriers.
Perform customized market research and analysis to help guide market entry strategy and decision making.
Identify, evaluate and screen potential local suppliers, customers, distributors and joint venture partners based on client’s predefined criteria.
Facilitate new contacts, and introduce third-party service providers such as freight forwarders, translation companies, law firms, accountants, and banks.
Advice on most effective model of operations for the market entry strategies, related conditions/restrictions, statutory operating requirements, and tax and investment incentives.
Assistance in application for work permits, resident cards, visas and travel planning.

Assist with finding qualified distributors/agents for your products.
Identify/recommend distribution channels and potential customers/partners.
Represent clients and coordinate with client’s current and potential customers/distributors/partners/agents to develop sales.
Arrange to commercialize your products/services/brand.
Develop and execute online marketing/branding strategy.
Support sales with optimized omni-channel digital business strategy.
Organize/accompany on business prospection trips; facilitate communication with distributors.
Introduce and arrange for third-party service providers including freight forwarders, translation companies, law firms, accountants, and banks.

Create comprehensive market analysis and sector/industry reports.
Identify investment opportunities, potential JV partners or M&A targets.
Conduct financial modelling, analysis, planning & valuation.
Provide financial and operational due diligence on acquisition targets or potential joint venture partners.
Provide advice and assistance to help clients arrange fund raising solutions suitable for their business or investment plans, with our network of support including financial institutions, investment funds and banks.