We are specialists in the assessment of overseas markets and export market research.

We have assisted numerous companies to identify and develop new markets. 

We have first hand experience in technology twinning, product swapping and strategic alliances having been involved with government departments of many countries to develop these new marketing methodologies. 

We are specialists in the  international development of Small/Medium Enterprises. 

We can provide detailed international market information and can use our extensive world-wide networks to identify the key people within any organisation.

Mission

Established in 1997, Franzioni Associates is a private consulting firm, with offices and representative associates in US, Italy, Sweden and Russia, specialized in:

• Providing high-quality management consulting for European and US companies in order to propose and implement solutions for the development and re-engineering of their approach to the market
  
  
• Supporting the commercial development of European or US companies ready to market their products or services overseas
  
  
• Finding the commercial and financial leverage necessary for a company to implement its activity into new markets both geographical and virtual
  
  
• Consulting in the Information Technology, Biotechnology and Telecommunications industries for large and multinational companies to identify new trends and markets in which implement future developments.
  
  
• Franzioni Associates brings together the experience of a group of International business professionals to facilitate cross-border transactions, joint ventures, partnerships, distribution agreements, mergers and acquisitions between Europe and the US.
  
  
• Franzioni Associates, together with partners like Logital and Thor, is able to support from a technical and customer service point of view all the commercial and financial activities.
  

Goal

As International Business Development Consultants, Franzioni Associates helps companies to:

• Identify potential markets
  
• Find financial sources
  
• Create or find a delivery channel
  
• Generate sales
  
• Monitor international operations
  

Strategy

Franzioni Associates believes that success is strictly related to:

• Service
  
• Identity
  

Service means complete dedication to customers - evaluating and meeting their needs, both present and future. Service means excellence and professional integrity, representing client's interests with competence and confidentiality.

Identity

Identity is the second and most important component of success. If the Service is the key to keep customers, Identity is fundamental to get them. A positive Company Identity is difficult to achieve and very easy to lose.
Franzioni Associates succeeded in creating the Corporate Identity through the service to its customers that are now the best possible testimonial.

The following step is to create strict alliances with companies that work in markets close and complementary to the ones of Franzioni Associates.

These alliances will be beneficial to both sides and will allow Franzioni Associates and its partners to make complete proposals to potential customers.

In this moment Franzioni Associates is acting in the Scandinavian, Italian, US and Russian markets together with groups that provide:

• Companies with new products and services to be marketed internationally
  
  
• Projects to be implemented through the European Union or the International Associations
  
  
• Link to Capital Investors and Funds interested in investing in specific countries or markets
  
  
• Interaction with Governmental Agencies

Services

We offer the following professional services:

International Strategy Development   Planning is the essence of winning.  Bad planning and the consequent inferior understanding can be tragic.  Only by understanding where you want to be, focusing on the end requirement and meticulous planning to develop the strategy to get you there can you achieve success.  Franzioni Associates have carried out international strategic planning for many companies world wide.  We know the markets, the cultures, the economic situations and we like to see our clients be successful.  

Business Planning  Every successful business is constantly updating its business plans.  The market is in constant flux, its conditions change regularly.  The successful business therefore plans for these changes and develops strategies to ensure flexibility in the marketplace.  We are confident our business planning is second to none.

Marketing Support  Product, Price, Place, Promotion. Franzioni Associates will help you by combining experience with academic research to develop your innovative product.  We can, by local research, ensure that it is priced at the optimum for profitability and sustained competitive advantage.  We can identify those local and international markets where the product can be placed at its most effective.  And we can assist you to determine how best and cost effectively to promote it.

Market Research Understand the right local conditions and the right local conditions will understand your product.   Franzioni Associates offer you the ultimate in market research, sometimes with the bonus of government grants to assist in the payment of our fees. Our Company has carried out export market research throughout the world.  If you need the intelligence to know, understand and be prepared then we can help!

Export Development   Turn the knowing into doing.  Do you need help in developing your export potential.  We have a network of clients throughout the world to help you understand where your product lies in any foreign market.  We, and they, can assist through agency agreements, joint ventures, alliances or simply through assistance with information.

Training  Ensure that your staff have the ability to turn the knowing and doing into success for all.  Knowledge is everything, ALMOST!  Knowing how to use the knowledge is the key!  We have provided specialised training programs in all aspects of business, from customer satisfaction research to computer literacy.  From understanding word processing to export market research.  We have developed and presented Market Appreciation and Product Development seminars all over the world.  Whatever your need we think we can help.

Accounting and Financial Management Services   Have the essential knowledge to keep you ahead of the competition and help you see the true position.  We can give assistance and advice on mergers, acquisitions, business transfers and management buy-outs.  Our accounting service for the SME is second to none in the provision of book-keeping, payroll and the preparation of accounts.  We can prepare cash flow forecasts, assist with financial analysis, computerise financial forecasting and develop financial modelling.  We can assist with comprehensive financial control packages