10 March 2004 12:33
Help from the export experts
SEPPO Hoffren Consultancy is an international consultancy offering training,market research and consultancy services
primarily to small and medium sized companies.
The company operates within Western Europe, Scandinavia, theBaltic States and Russia.
Established in 1982,Seppo Hoffren has had an office in the UK since 1992.
In 2000-2001 the company successfully delivered the Euro Small Company Internationalisation Programme (SCIP) to 18
companies from a variety of different industries in the Greater Merseyside area.
Programme participant Peter Gray,business development manager from Brain Boxes, said:``The Seppo Hoffren approach is
unique -you actually believe in what you are doing.
``As a high technology design and manufacturing company of 20 years' standing, we were quite daunted at the
prospect of really growing our business in Europe,but we knew we needed to do so.
``I have to say that at every stage those presenting the SCIP programme met and exceeded our expectations. I would
have no hesitation in recommending the Seppo Hoffren team to any serious exporter.''
Seppo Hoffren Consultancy have also successfully delivered a project called European Manager in the South West of
England which included participants from five European countries.
International Trade Partner (ITP) is a programme which offers an average 2.5days of work for your company each month
over a six-month period.
Experienced native speaking consultants from Seppo Hoffren Consultancy act as your local representative marketing
your products or services, contacting potential business partners on your behalf, translating marketing materials and
assisting with the logistics of developing a successful export business. What are the benefits of ITP?
n Individually tailored to the needs of each participating company n Cost- effective and flexible n Longer-term
solution for SMEs n Native speaking experienced local representative n Efficient and effective approach to export
development n Part-time working office in your target market Who can participate? Owners,managers and key personnel of
small and medium sized companies throughout the Merseyside and Halton area. Funding of up to 40% is available for
qualifying companies.
How can Seppo Hoffren help?
nMarket research -regularly reviewing and updating target market information Developing business contacts
-maintaining existing contacts and finding new co- operation partners Preparing business trips and assisting with
business meetings -helping with negotiations and language issues Attending trade fairs with clients or on their behalf
Translation and development of marketing materials and advertising nAssistance with logistics, technical
approvals,labelling and packaging issues To find out more about ITP and other services offered by Seppo Hoffren
Consultancy, call Yolande Bell on 02890 472 312,e-mail yolande.bell@ hoffrenconsultancy. fior visit the web site at
www.hoffrenconsultancy.fi.
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