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Market Entry Options Comparison

Objective analysis of entry modes (direct, distributor, partnership, subsidiary) with trade-offs and recommendations.

The Challenge

Should you sell direct, use distributors, form partnerships, or establish a local entity? Each option has different costs, speed, control, and risk profiles. The wrong choice is expensive to reverse.

Our Approach

We model each entry mode across cost, time, control, scalability, and risk. We provide a side-by-side comparison with tailored recommendations based on your product, market, and strategic priorities.

Outcomes

  • Entry mode comparison matrix (4-5 options)
  • Financial models (cost, revenue, break-even) per mode
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Recommended entry mode with rationale and implementation roadmap

What We Deliver

  • Entry mode evaluation framework
  • Financial models (5-year) per entry mode
  • Risk-return assessment matrix
  • Recommendation report with implementation steps
  • Legal and regulatory considerations brief

Key Performance Indicators

  • Break-even timeline per mode (months)
  • Capital required per mode (EUR)
  • Control score (1-10)
  • Scalability score (1-10)
  • Risk score (1-10)

How It Works

Our proven methodology

  1. 1

    Entry mode options definition (direct, distributor, partner, subsidiary, hybrid)

  2. 2

    Financial modeling (revenue, cost, capital requirements)

  3. 3

    Risk analysis (market, operational, regulatory, reputational)

  4. 4

    Strategic fit assessment

  5. 5

    Recommendation and implementation roadmap

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