Service Definition
Included
- 15 minutes consulting regarding entity type and US State selection
- Registered agent services for the first year ($150 /yr after that – waived for platform clients)
- EIN application for non-US residents (pending limitations)
- Preparation of Articles of Foundation
- Operating Agreement / Minutes and Bylaws
Not Included
- US Address service
- Annual renewal fees (depending on US State and entity type)
- Annual report filing fees (depending on US State and entity type)
Service Fee
$1,500*
*This service is free with Business & Management Consulting Package
Important: This service is only offered as part of Business & Management Consulting package.
We stay as liaison between the bank and your company and help with opening the bank account. Some US banks may require additional documentation or representation. We also help with communication so that nothing is lost in translation.
Basic accounting / bookkeeping operations for most common entity types. The cost of accounting varies based on the workload, but we can get you in a comfortable fee for the first 6 to 12 months until your operational load can be assessed.
Being an employer in the US can be confusing for foreign operations. Every US State has different and minimum requirements, additional insurance, and taxation and filing expectations. Therefore the cost per employee fluctuates per state, per number of employees and type of work / clocked hours.
These are good concerns to have when you need them – that means your business is thriving! When the time is right, we can help you figure out the right providers and the right choices.
Corporate Tax filing is done once a year with estimated tax filings done quarterly throughout the fiscal year. Exact needs differ from sector to sector, entity type and expected revenue. Pricing of this service fluctuates by entity type, partnership structure and business / operation details. It’s safe to assume at least $1,000 per year for filing through a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) so that you are covered in case of an audit.
You don’t need a CPA for filing taxes, but in our experience the added cost is definitely worth for the peace of mind and a healthy growth. A good CPA can also help you save on certain items and make better financial decisions for a healthier fiscal outlook for short to medium term.
Initial consulting is an additional $500 (Free with Business & Management Consulting), and we will engage you with the correct attorney. Usually, this service is needed for novel business ideas that require an attorney to be on retainer especially for healthcare, construction, investment – capital management purposes to make sure that the operation adheres to US rules and regulations.
Service Definition
Consulting and/or service for new product entry to US market.
- Product fit / market fit consulting
- Product naming; both for package and marketplace specific service
- Product label, package, sticker design service
- Pricing strategy consulting
Service Fee
Can be quoted after initial consultation
Why Is This Necessary?
Product research is the process of gathering information about a potential product or service, including its target market, competition, and potential demand. This information is used to assess the feasibility and potential success of the product or service.
Product market fit refers to the degree to which a product or service meets the needs and desires of a specific target market. A product or service that has a strong product market fit is one that effectively addresses the problems or needs of its target market and is well-received by those customers.
Product research and product market fit are closely related and are important considerations for businesses when developing and launching new products or services. By conducting thorough product research and ensuring that a product has a strong product market fit, a business can increase the chances of success for its new product or service.
By conducting thorough product research and ensuring that a product has a strong product market fit, a business can increase the chances of success for its new product or service. This is because the business will have a better understanding of the needs and preferences of its target market and will be able to develop and offer a product that meets those needs and is likely to be successful.
Cost depends on the domain chosen and its availability and is done by the client.
Domain name needs to be thought of at the time of entity foundation so that the domain name matches the entity name. Domain name should be owned by the ownership should be on the individual who founded the entity.
Timing of this is important as entity foundations are public information, if you don’t buy the domain right away somebody else would and then try to sell it back to you.
Service Definition
Please note that there might be additional monthly fees based on number of users and the services chosen on these platforms.
- Google G-Suite + Slack + DropBox for small operations (1 – 2 people).
- Microsoft 365 for more serious businesses (3 – 100+) as a more comprehensive and convergent solution that takes care of collaboration, document storage & sharing, videoconferencing, calls, and emails all at once and is compliant. Furthermore, it can be extended via Dynamics 365 as a CRM platform if needed.
- AWS/Azure cloud services support
- Software development consulting
- Local VOIP phone service via RingCentral – $50/line includes fax, SMS, voicemail capabilities with softphone app on your smartphone and desktop.
Service Fee
$500 Initial consulting & setup (Free with Business & Management Consulting package)
Service Definition
Designing digital assets in line with corporate identity and implementation of the website on WordPress. Copywriting service can be provided for additional fee.
- $50/mnth maintenance after first 6 months. Includes server maintenance, SSL, backups, security checks, following industry best practices
- A blog / news section for dynamic content – for some businesses a dynamic and content rich corporate web site is the first step in establishing a footprint in the US market
- A contact form that feeds into the CRM via inbox delivery
- SEO friendly implementation for better Google / search engine indexing
Service Fee
Starting at $2,500
Why Is This Necessary?
A corporate website is still important and relevant because it serves as a key online presence for a business. It is a valuable source of information for customers, investors, and other stakeholders, and it helps a business to establish credibility and build its brand.
A corporate website can be used to showcase a business’s products or services, share company news and updates, and provide information about the business’s mission and values. It can also serve as a platform for customer support and engagement, allowing customers to easily access information and resources and to contact the business with questions or feedback.
In addition, it is an important tool for search engine optimization (SEO), as it can help a business to rank higher in search engine results and attract more traffic to its website. This can be particularly important for small businesses, as a strong online presence can help them to compete with larger companies and can help to support their growth and success.
Service Definition
Prerequisites for this service are, a legal-entity, a bank-account for receivables, a payment method for fees (US based Credit Card), product images, product descriptions and specs, accounting setup, order fulfillment, return and storage – not necessarily provided by our network but these business lines must be in working order for an e-commerce operation to be functional.
WooCommerce setup is included if you have purchased the Corporate Web Site package since they can exist on the same platform.
We recommend starting with WooCommerce and then adding an Amazon store one on top. WooCommerce will help with Google SEO / search results and product information purposes. Amazon would be the primary marketplace to sell with WooCommerce acting as secondary backup. Also, if Walmart is under consideration, then having Amazon + WooCommerce is a huge benefit since Walmart requires a pre-existing presence to let you sell on their marketplace.
If you have your brand Trade Marked / registered in your country, then we can apply for Brand Registry on Amazon. This will help a lot for marketplace presence on Amazon.com – there is no additional fee for this.
Service Fee
$4,000 per marketplace setup (Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, Etsy)
Each marketplace requires its own product identifiers, registration, and management. Therefore, we recommend preparing all necessary information before attempting any entry on any platform. Basic information required per product:
- UPC/EAN
- Product Specs
- FDA/EPA registration, fees
- Proper labeling
- Product title and description in native English commensurate with the marketplace expectations.
- Digital assets: at least 7 pictures per product, commensurate with the marketplace requirements.
- Amazon ASIN creation and entry first product is free. $1,000 per ASIN after that
- Walmart product creation and entry first product is free. $1,000 per SKU after that
- Woo Commerce, Etsy, Shopify product creation and entry: $250 per product (free if you purchased Amazon or Walmart E-Commerce Presence package)
Each marketplace presence requires constant management, from customer service to returns to order fulfillment.
For our clients who purchased Amazon or Walmart E-Commerce Presence package we don’t charge for revenue fee until store revenue reaches $2,500/mnth; after that we charge 5% of the sales total per month as revenue fee.
Each marketplace presence management fee is $1,500 /mnth.
Service Definition
There are free-tier, simple CRM solutions that can be setup and utilized right away; as well as more enterprise solutions that are integrated to your communications stack, such as Microsoft Dynamics (CRM) + Ring Central (Phone Calls) + Teams (Meetings, Calendar, Meeting notes, Document Repository)
Maybe not an immediate need, a CRM solution is highly recommended for businesses that will engage customers on marketplaces such as Amazon.com, Walmart.com where timely response is not just encouraged but will impact store availability. A CRM, as opposed to just using email will help centralize information and team coherence. More than one person can monitor tickets, issues and customer communications which also makes team building, training expanding much easier.
Why Is This Necessary?
CRM, or customer relationship management, is a type of software that helps businesses manage their interactions with customers and clients. It can be used to store and organize customer data, track customer interactions and inquiries, and manage customer relationships. Using a CRM can be beneficial for a business because it can help the business better understand and serve its customers, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. It can also help the business streamline and automate its customer-related processes, saving time and resources. In addition, a CRM can provide valuable insights and analytics that can help the business make informed decisions about its marketing and sales strategies. Overall, a CRM can help a business improve its customer relationships, drive sales and revenue, and increase efficiency.
Service Fee
$500 Initial consulting & setup (Free with Business & Management Consulting package)
Service Definition
For those brands who wish to establish an enduring and healthy presence in the US (anywhere really) brand services needs to be discussed and clearly laid out before anything else.
- Corporate identity brand creation
- Logo, Iconography, Letterhead, email signature, business card
- Public Relations
- Corporate language, brand image, media presence – commensurate with business strategy
- Corporate web site (See Corporate Website Design & Implementation Package)
Narrative
Brand or corporate identity refers to the visual elements that are used to represent a company and its products or services. This can include elements such as the company’s logo, color palette, typography, and imagery.
A strong corporate identity is important because it helps to establish a unique and recognizable presence for a business. It can differentiate the business from its competitors and help to build customer loyalty. A well-designed corporate identity can also help to convey the values and personality of a business, and to create a cohesive look and feel across all the company’s marketing materials and communications.
In addition, a strong corporate identity can help to build credibility and trust with customers, investors, and other stakeholders. It can also support the business’s growth and success by helping to create a cohesive and professional image that resonates with its target audience.
Service Fee
- $500 Initial consulting (Free for existing clients)
- Project based cost assessment is only available after initial consulting.
Service Definition
- Marketplace Advertising
- Vine, PPC, Coupons on Amazon; affiliate programs
- Performance Ads
- Social media; micro influencer; online ads for targeted sales increase campaigns
- Brand Recognition and Awareness
- Media campaign planning and management for physical / traditional media advertising; online ads; product launch events; macro influencer engagements
Why Is This Necessary?
Advertising on social media can be an effective way for a business to establish brand awareness because it allows the business to reach a large, targeted audience. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, have billions of users, and they offer a variety of advertising options that allow businesses to target their ads to specific demographics, interests, and locations. This means that businesses can reach the people who are most likely to be interested in their products or services, increasing the chances that their ads will be seen and remembered.
In addition, social media advertising allows businesses to track the effectiveness of their ads in real-time, providing valuable insights into what is and is not working. This allows businesses to adjust and optimize their campaigns to get the best results.
Advertising on social media can be a powerful tool for establishing brand awareness and driving traffic and sales to a business’s website or physical location.
Conventional advertising, which includes traditional media such as television, radio, and print, can still be an important part of a brand’s marketing strategy for several reasons.
First, conventional advertising can reach a broad audience. Television, radio, and print media could reach a large number of people, and this can be especially useful for brands that are trying to establish a presence or reach new customers.
Second, conventional advertising can be more memorable and impactful than some forms of digital advertising. Because traditional media ads are typically more expensive and have fewer slots available, they can stand out more and be more likely to be noticed and remembered by the audience.
Finally, conventional advertising can be a good way for a brand to build trust and credibility. Because traditional media outlets are often considered more reputable and trustworthy than some online sources, advertising through these channels can help a brand establish itself as a credible and reliable source of information or products.
While digital advertising can be an important part of a brand’s marketing strategy, conventional advertising can still play a role in building brand awareness and reaching a wide audience.
Service Fee
- $500 Initial consulting (Free for existing clients)
- Project based cost assessments are only available after initial consulting.
Service Definition
Ongoing content creation for corporate website to maintain a dynamic presence and to increase organic traffic. This is NOT the same as advertising or marketing activities; but for creating a more professional and established online footprint. Think of it in terms of posting blogs on your website as well as your targeted social media platform routinely. These are not meant to advertise products – though cleverly placed product references inside the content can achieve that result – but more of a voice of the business.
- Social media
- Image, video, copywriting, animation
- Blog posts
- Corporate website, LinkedIn, Industry Journals
Why Is This Necessary?
Creating content is a challenging endeavor for most businesses.
Time and resources: Developing high-quality content can be time-consuming and require a significant investment of resources, including research, writing, editing, and design.
Writing skills: Not everyone has strong writing skills, and even those who do may struggle to find the right words or to effectively convey their message.
Idea generation: It can be difficult to come up with fresh and original ideas for content, especially on a consistent basis.
Audience targeting: Crafting content that resonates with a specific target audience can be challenging, as it requires a deep understanding of their needs, interests, and preferences.
Quality standards: There is often pressure to produce content that meets high standards of quality and effectiveness, which can be difficult to achieve.
Content creation may be a challenging process, but it is also a rewarding one that can help businesses to connect with their audience and achieve their goals.
Service Fee
- $500 Initial consulting (Free for existing clients)
- Project based cost assessments are only available after initial consulting.
