BUSINESS CONSULTING

FDI/Government Consultancy | Business Consultancy | Asia Marketing Research

 

ASIA PACIFIC STRATEGY CONSULTING

 

What differentiates us is our AsiaPac focus, insights, successful track record (US$2 billion in client investment portfolio) of delivering results to Fortune 500 clients and satisfied client service experiences. Clients

 

Service Portfolio:

 

Sales & Marketing

Strategy Development

Corporate Finance

Site Selection & Location



SALES & MARKETING

A. BRANDING
 

(i) Brand Strategy

(ii) Marketing Efficiency & Effectiveness

(iii) Branding Portfolio Management

 
B. CUSTOMER INTELLIGENCE & INSIGHTS
 

Buying patterns, customer satisfaction, profiles, motivations and perceptions, value proposition and loyalty improvement or rewards program.

 
C. COMPETITOR INTELLIGENCE (CI)
 

Competitor profile (historical, management, financial, operations, marketing, distribution, etc), competitive position and products, threats and opportunities and Action Plan

 
D. MARKETING STRATEGY
 

Business scope and customer segmentation (target segments, segment profiles)

Establish competitive advantage
Set performance objectives
Product: features, positioning, packaging
Distribution: distributor evaluation and type, markup policy, optimum outlets
Advertising and promotion: media, budget, methods
Pricing: price points, sales, response to competitor prices
Branding: brand association, position, perception, brand loyalty, rewards programs
Personal selling: customer types with best potential, sales force
Customer satisfaction: satisfaction level, measurement, complaint resolution
Implementation: Performance monitoring of specific measurable objectives; Refining strategies and program
 
E. PRICING
 

Develop effective pricing:

(i) Strategic pricing

(ii) Tactical pricing

F. SALES & CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
 

Changing customer needs and technology, sales models, channel management, sales force and management competency building, compensation and organizational issues, and to-market strategies

 
G. OTHERS
 
Internet Advertising: www.AttractiveCities.com; www.InvestAsiaPacific.com
Marketing Call Centre: sales lead generation, marketing database
Partner Search & Evaluation: investors, lenders, suppliers, assemblers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, retailers, etc.

Asia Marketing Office (AMO)

Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) Consulting: We provide a comprehensive packaged business expansion service called "Expansion, Marketing & Rebranding Strategy". Includes (a) Marketing Audit of our client's marketing competency, (b) Marketing Research of your target market, competitors and distribution, (c) customer survey of client brand and customer satisfaction level, (d) Rebranding of client website and marketing collaterals, as well as a (e) Expansion and Marketing Strategy. 
   

 

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

A. CORPORATE STRATEGY
i. Value Addition: advise client on its direction and boundaries; identify privileged capabilities and insights
ii. Asset Building: review of clients' intangible asset portfolios (intellectual property, brands, networks, and talent) and tangible asset portfolios (product and service lines) to eliminate less profitable portfolios and identify growth potential.
B. STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT (SBU) STRATEGY
i. Strategic Business Unit Strategy: extract value from competitors, customers, and suppliers, market share capture; and selective cooperation for market enlargement.
ii. 'What If' Scenario-based Strategy: develop strategies to capitalize and exploit opportunities identified in uncertain business environments while concurrently addressing and managing risks
C. GROWTH STRATEGY
Develop growth strategies based on market opportunities, competencies and management passions.

 

CORPORATE FINANCE

 
A. EXPANSION INTO NEW MARKETS (VALUATION & FEASIBILITY OF ACQUISITIONS)
 

Assess market and target attractiveness (using scenario analysis or business plan refinement)

Develop a DCF valuation and an optimum price bid

Develop post-acquisition strategy

Analysis of acquisition opportunity within client’s growth strategy

Impact assessment on client’s financials

Generate investor leads

Organize meetings with foreign investors to help client enter new markets or expand current business

 
B. MERGER FEASIBILITY (DEAL SCANNING & DUE DILIGENCE) 
 

Assess industry structure and attractiveness (including SWOT analysis)

Evaluate market position and potential of client and of the merger target

Assess cost saving (of procurement, manufacturing, cross-selling)

Assess magnitude of synergy from the proposed M&A

Provide due diligence (evaluate management competencies, benchmark operational performance, interview customers and suppliers, and validate business models and financial projections).

 

 

SITE SELECTION & LOCATION

 
We help our clients to identify, evaluate, screen and select Asia sites to achieve strategic intents like cost savings, securing raw materials and resources, avoid political tensions or negative regulatory pressures, etc.
   
A. Location Audit
  Current state of the location and how it compares to locations in similar conditions. Establish hard and soft attraction factors (see below), identify main site alternatives, identify major trends and developments, conduct SWOT (location’s strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats), establish main issues.
   
B. Set Vision & Goals
  Ensure client’s vision and goals are in harmony with the location’s businesses and residents: Uncurbed growth, Managed quality growth, or Zero or negative growth.
   
C. Strategy Formulation
  Formulate broad strategies to help the client reach its goals. Identify advantages and resources required
   
D. Action Plan
  Recommend specific actions the client should undertake to carry out and implement its strategies. 
   
E. Implementation & Control
  Recommend necessary pre-implementation and control tasks the client should do to ensure successful implementation.
   
Hard and Soft Attraction Factors
 

Hard Attraction Factors

Soft Attraction Factors

Economic stability Niche development
Productivity Quality of life
Costs Professional and workforce competencies
Property Culture
Local support services and networks Personal relationships
Communication Infrastructure Management style
Strategic location Flexibility and dynamism
Incentive schemes and programs
Professionalism in contact with the market
  Investor satisfaction
  Entrepreneurship