Dutch companies wishing to enter the American market and American companies wishing to conduct trade through the Netherlands, are encouraged to take advantage of the following services offered by the Chamber:
- Custom-tailored market research
- Trade show and convention assistance
- Appointment schedules and itineraries for visiting executives
- Preparation and implementation of comprehensive market entry plans
- Recommendations regarding labeling regulations, binding rulings, FDA filings, UL listing etc.
- Providing background verification, debt collection, finance and accounting support
- Event Organization
- Seminars and luncheons on important topics of international trade and investment
- Trade delegations and missions
- Business referral services
Other services we offer to Dutch businesses that want to expand their business in the United States are:
Business Representation Services:
When Dutch companies try to enter the US they are not always aware of US customs and habits. For instance, US companies will not call internationally easily (with the exception of Canada) and/or send international wire transfers. In most cases there is a need for a US address and telephone number where your company can receive check payments and where your customers can get questions answered when your office in the Netherlands is closed.
With our business representation service, we can be your office, and telephone answering service, so your employees can focus on selling your products. The Dutch American Chamber is your staffed office in the the United States. We offer you the opportunity to have your corporate office in the US for a fraction of the cost. If you are considering setting up your own business in the US, The Dutch American Chamber can help you with specialized assistance to give you a fast start.
The Dutch American Chamber offers Dutch companies wishing to enter the US market a unique business representation service. These services are designed for firms that do not yet have sufficient knowledge of, or experience in, the US market, or simply do not need a full time office in the US.
The Dutch American Chamber services are also available to companies that may need, for a limited period of time, the help of an organization such as The Dutch American Chamber, to set up a permanent distribution network. The business representation service enables you to keep usually high personnel and overhead costs at a reasonable level.
Most importantly, our services allow you to concentrate on marketing your products in the US market rather than spending your valuable time in setting up your office. Through the business representation service, The Dutch American Chamber offers you a low-cost, low-risk possibility to begin your operations in the US today.
Please find below tailor-made packages we offer to our clients:
1. Business Identity
Use of The Dutch American Chamber’s address for all your company stationary and literature (sales and promotional material, etc.). This package includes a maximum of 3 hours of secretarial services per month such as administrative tasks and forwarding mail/faxes according to your instructions. A unique telephone number is assigned exclusively to your company with a personalized answering service. In addition, an Account Executive will be assigned to handle your account.
2. P.O. Box only
Use of The Dutch American Chamber’s address for all your company’s stationary and literature (sales and promotional material, etc.). Mail is forwarded weekly or as requested.
3. Telephone Service only
A unique telephone number is assigned exclusively to your company with a personalized answering service.
Marketing & Mailings:
The Chamber can assist you with your marketing and business communication. Our services range from editing sales literature, creating sales letters and actual mailing of letters/ samples to potential customers. We can alter your existing literature to US specifications. We translate, format according to American sizes and distribute as you wish via mail, email, etc.
User Manuals
We can also assist you with your product instructions, user manuals etc. It is very important that you do not make any false claims in this sort of literature. If requested we can have it “proof read” by a business lawyer.
Trade Show / US Trip
We can assist you in preparing for your trip to the US. If you combine this with a trade show visit, make sure to send out mailings, invite people to your booth, set up appointments with other show attendees, reserve meeting rooms, hotels etc. We can make your trip to the US more successful.
Potential Client Lists / Mailing Database
We can create, purchase and/or update any database. Depending on your industry, there is a lot of information available. We can contact the major industry associations, database providers, or agent/distributor listings suppliers. Most mailing databases are prepared in Microsoft Excel (.xls file format).