As 2011 draws to a close, businesses are continuing to navigate a labyrinth of economic and regulatory uncertainty.  In this hazy atmosphere, questions abound:  How can we do more with less?  Where should we focus our limited resources?  Where is the global economy headed?  What new opportunities are out there?

Alley Global Advantage can help you navigate the complexities of a globalized world.  Consider this:  more than 70% of the world’s purchasing power and 95% of its consumers are located outside of the United States.  Companies of all sizes can increase profits and create more jobs by taking the leap and venturing into new international markets.  While the Internet, improved access to trade financing and more international trade agreements have made things easier; many companies are not sure where to start, are uncertain about the best opportunities for their company, and are concerned about possible challenges.  And on top of day-to-day business concerns, the global economy from the U.S. to Europe to China seems to be struggling to find a new balance.

Whether you are a company wanting to be more successful in international markets, a business association seeking ways to add more value for members, a professional service provider or consultant needing to add international expertise to the services you offer, Alley Global Advantage can help.  Below are a few examples of the types of issues we address:

• You are interested in exporting your product but are not sure where to start, which market might be best for your product, or whether you need an office, a distributor, or a local partner.
• You are interested in doing business overseas and would like to know whether there are unique or challenging regulations you should be aware of before deciding to invest.
• You are concerned that if you expand internationally your product will be counterfeited / pirated and need to know how best to protect your intellectual assets.
• You have a quality product but, beyond this, would like to understand what type of image you should emphasize in a particular market.
• You would like to expand or improve your strategic communications with members or clients.
• You want to develop and implement a new international initiative and need a practical, cost effective strategy.
• You would like to expand the reach of your company or organization by having cost effective on-the-ground representation.
• Many of your competitors offer “international services” but your team does not have this experience and would like to offer this service on certain projects for certain clients.
• Your firm has clients that are involved in an anti-dumping or countervailing duty investigation and you need additional expertise for the case.