
Our Business Development service area is based on the principle of
promoting international trade and commerce in the continent of
Africa
in general and the country of Kenya in particular. Many countries in
the region have experienced great GDP growth in recent
years. This
growth has resulted in tremendous opportunities in the areas of infrastructure
development, technology, consultancy etc.
Many enterprising individuals
and large multi-national corporations have recognized and benefited
from the huge, untapped potential of
Africa, and actively pursue business
ventures across the continent. As the second largest continent in the
world with 54 countries and
a population of over 700 million people,
there has never in history been such and advantageous time to create
and promote wealth from
the vast natural resources, inexpensive labor
and the broad-based incentives offered by governmental agencies. It
is our belief that the
promotion of private sector investments in the
people, infrastructure, and technology of Africa when executed effectively;
will continue
to be a mutually beneficial enterprise for both international
investors and the peoples of Africa.
For
Profit: Framework and Approach
Our philosophy and services provide a framework to ensure that your
international business efforts in Kenya are maximized to achieve
optimum
results. We have developed a unique approach that allows us to assist
our clients in capitalizing on business opportunities.
Conducting business
internationally offers unique challenges than do domestic business.
Language barriers, complex geo-politics,
and
cultural differences are
just some of the problems that organizations face. Our framework is
based on experience and lessons
learned
during 14 years of successfully
advising organizations in the region and our approach has been proven
to mitigate these risks.
We have identified
critical points in the development of business ventures that can
result in the ultimate success
or failure of each
endeavor. Our framework is aimed at mitigating
the risk inherent at each of these critical evolutionary points and
helps
to guide your
approach in order to avoid common pitfalls. We provide
end to end services as well as customized solutions in any of the
business
development stages. Depending on the size, expertise, knowledge
of
your firm, you may choose an end-to-end solution or a
customized
set of solutions.
1.
Political-Economic Environment Analysis
perform analysis of each unique political and economic environment to determine
opportunities and assess risks. Advise and provide
assistance in dealing with
governments.
2.
Partnership Development
We leverage our business network spanning the US, Europe and Africa
in order to better assist our clients in identifying prospective
partners
and performing the due diligence needed to ensure future success.
3.
Business and Opportunity Analysis
We assist business in the formulation of preliminary business plan based on in-country
costing, pricing of services/products and
expected ROI, business & country
risk valuation, competitive analysis, SWOT analysis, etc. We provide counsel
and guidance on the
execution of projects in Africa.
4.
Stakeholder Management
In addition to partner identification and due diligence, ARG performs liaison
duties in between entities in order to inform any formalities
or changes that
may occur during the process of a project.
5.
Emergency Planning
In the event of dramatic on the ground changes, ARF will assist in the emergency
contacts associated with the local government. Help
establish contingency plans
for sudden changes that may occur during a potential project.
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