International business services

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When looking for expansion opportunities, US businesses are increasingly evaluating global and emerging markets.  With estimates from leading organizations such as the IMF and World Bank putting global growth potential from emerging markets at a substantially higher rate than the US or other highly-developed markets, the time to seek out new opportunities is now.  When considering entering into a new market, especially an emerging or less-developed economy, your business is sure to have questions and concerns regarding risks and opportunities.  Max Woodrow's team of experienced experts is here to assist.  We can provide you with individualized research and due diligence to assist in decision-making and stay with you through your market development and market entry.  Among the services we offer are- 

 Get a personalized overview of the business and investment climate in any overseas market. Our experts specialize in analysis of conditions in developing markets where in many cases the best opportunities for growth lie.  If you're curious about an emerging business sector, product or country, Max Woodrow & Company can guide your exploration. 

 Get a customized overview of your target market in your target economy.  Our experts will provide answers and analysis for your specific products, services and situations. 

 All US companies must adhere to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.  What does that mean for your business?  Let us provide you with a briefing specific to your potential business and partners to equip you to avoid any issues with corruption (which often is difficult to discern from “local practice”).    

 Verify if your business opportunity/plan is subject to any US sanctions that would prevent you from going forward.  There are sanctions and prohibitions regarding the export of certain goods, working with certain entities and even shipping your products on sanctioned shipping lines or vessels.  We can work with you to ensure your business abides by all sanctions and is not dealing with prohibited parties. Sanctions violations could result in civil penalties (up to $1 million per violation) and potential jail time for willful violations.  Take the steps to ensure that your business is adhering to all guidelines. 

 Know your partners!  Our researchers will conduct an in-depth check of your  partners (businesses or individuals) to verify their bona fides and identify any potential barriers or problems with future  relationships.  Our company has assisted investors in multi-million dollar deals in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa as well as in the United States.   

 Planning travel for business or personal reasons?  Let us provide you with a customized and in-depth safety and security briefing for any and all destinations.  This will include an overview of conditions in your destination, the latest travel guidance from government and private advisors and a personalized summary for you to take with you. 

 If a more in-depth briefing is desired, our staff can provide you with in-person or virtual briefing and training.  Our experts can tailor this briefing to your specific needs and concerns.  Whether you are a high net worth individual, a corporate team, humanitarian group or just a cautious traveler, we can arrange training to put you at ease on your journey. 

 With on-the-ground experience in over 60 countries at all levels of travel, our travel gurus can craft a tailored itinerary for business or personal trips focused on safety, security and efficiency with an eye to fun as well.  From five star luxury to backpacking the Andes, we can put you on the right path for the trip of a lifetime or the trip to close your biggest deal. 

 Need documents translated from another language to English or vice versa?  We can work with you to go beyond machine translation and provide a complete and correct translation of sensitive documents.  Our translators understand the nuance in legal or business documents and will produce a quality product ready for your future needs.  If an official (apostille) document is needed, we can coordinate with the proper authorities to make sure your document meets standards. 

 Have a question or project you don't see here?  Contact us and let's work together to get the answers you need.