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TRADE SERVICES AT THE SAN FRANCISCO FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
The San Francisco French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC)
provides a wide variety of trade services. We can help you in
various aspects of your business needs such as: field research
and business set-up, business development and
expansion, as well as a host of other services.
In order to access those services, membership to the French-American Chamber of Commerce is required.
Field Research and set-up
Through its experience and knowledge of the local business culture,
the FACC can provide practical information on the economic
situation, areas for strong growth, as well as the local
professional and cultural practices. Our teams will respond to your
e-mail and telephone requests at any time. In addition, we
regularly attend events targeting specific countries. These events
are organized by the CCI’s in France and enable us to meet you
wherever you are based. We will also assist you in your business
set-up by identifying barriers that could potentially
affect you such as immigration, taxes, visas, etc… thanks in great
part to referrals by our local expert members, discovery workshops,
business plan development, sales and marketing plans.
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US Company address
In order to facilitate or speed up the set-up of your company, the
French-American Chamber of Commerce provides the following services:
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Mail box
From US$ 75 per month + costs
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Virtual Office
US$ 800 for set-up + US$ 200 per month
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Virtual Office
with a telephone answering service (5-hour package)
US$ 800 +
US$ 500 per month
- Office space rental US$
50 / 1/2 Day
US
$100
/ Day
US$ 400 / Week
1500
$ / Month
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Advice from local experts (members of the FACC)
You will be put in contact with our members who are experts in their
domain. They can provide you with valuable contacts as well as
answer any questions you may have legal, financial, taxes or other.
Included in your FACC Membership
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Discovery workshops
We will organize customized discovery and networking programs –
usually during 2 or 3 days, they usually include:
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Introduction to and awareness of cultural differences;
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Meeting with professionals from the Bay Area, attorneys,
consultants, entrepreneurs, tax and commercial advisers, etc…;
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Suggestion of activities: events, conferences, tourist and cultural
visits;
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Follow-up by FACC throughout the trip.
Cost on request
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Business Plan
Have your business plan structured, written, reviewed and/or
translated (From French into English and from English into French)
From US$1,500
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Development
and business expansion
FACC has a long history of experience in supporting businesses.
Based on this experience, we can be considered a valuable resource
in your business development needs: research and finding local
contacts, promotion of your company’s products and services, visas,
support and personalized follow up, etc…
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Accompaniment/Advice/Customized follow-up
An FACC representative will accompany you and offer direction and
advice throughout all your projects. This can be particularly
helpful with the cultural differences which are often
under-estimated.
From US$ 700/per Day
> Business Development and Expansion
- Contact Lists
Order a list of qualified contacts (by industry, sector, geography,
contact category: clients, prospects, investors, etc.)
From US$800
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Potential seminars
We identify, contact and book appointments for you with potential
partners, prospects, investors, advisers, etc… This program can be
attached to the discovery workshop described above.
From US$ 400 per appointment (minimum charge: US$ 1,000)
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Marketing
Are you planning to develop your brand, your presence and assure
your company’s sales promotion? The FACC can help you to achieve the
following:
- FACC Event Sponsoring
Get more exposure by publishing your logo on event posters, leaflets
and invitations, on the FACC Website, or by being mentioned at
events. We also give you the opportunity to exhibit/give tasting and
samples of your products (Softwares, wines and spirits, food, etc)
Cost on request
- Trade Shows, Conventions, Conferences
FACC can help you to organize your participation in a trade show:
Stand creation and set-up, event organization, logistics of your
visit, negotiation of space.
Cost on request,
From 20% on event spend
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Events
We can lead any event for you: for delegations, panel discussions -
conferences, dinners, Gala evening, Promotional Gala, Tasting gala,
Expert round table, etc… You can hire us to work on the content and
format. We can also find the location, organize the communication
(invitation, phone follow-ups, etc) and ensure that there is a
presence at the event.
Do you only require logistic support? We will find logistic
solutions which are convenient for you (hotel, flight, dinner,
business appointments, evenings, visits, etc.).
Cost on request for content,
Logistics : 15% of spendings
- Direct marketing
Some chapters of FACC provide services in direct marketing,
telemarketing, mailing (list cleaning, contact research and
introduction, appointment setting, promotion). This service can be
complemented by advice on your sales pitch, call flow and relevant
marketing literature for that purpose.
Cost on request
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Referral to marketing communication agencies
FACC will introduce you to marketing, communications, advertising
and PR agencies, which specialize in your specific requirements
(cross-cultural communication, Start-ups, etc)
Included in your FACC Membership
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Other
Services
> Business Booster :
for more information
follow the link
Enter our competition and you will be given the unique chance to
participate in a program for young entrepreneurs called “from Idea
to Achievement”:
- Once a year: 8 weeks - 7 sessions - two hours per week - a final
presentation
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Analysis of major aspects of your project (Marketing, financial,
commercial aspects, etc.)
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Customized coaching
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Meeting with investors
US$ 1000+ US$ 200
- During the rest of the year we
can provide you with a tailor made program similar to the previous
one
Cost on request
> Visas
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General Information
Feel free to contact us via e-mail to arrange an appointment
regarding questions on US visas.
Included in your FACC Membership
- Obtaining a J1 Visa
Are you willing to host a European as part of the "J1 Young
Professional Interns" program ? FACC
will be happy to help you in this process. Visit
www.faccnyc.org,
and
www.faccnyc.org/intern_frenchtrainees.html
for more information.
Cost on request
- Translation and Interpreting
We can organize interpreting and simultaneous translation services
during your visits (on convention, seminars, visits, appointments,
etc.)
Cost on request
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VAT Refund
American company? Get a VAT Refund on business expenses generated
while on business in
Europe.
On request
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For any other services which are not listed above or which are not
provided by your local FACC chapter, we can introduce you to trusted
partners: FDA registration, office search, recruitment, etc.
San Francisco,
Los Angeles
&
Seattle
Note: For more
information, please contact our offices directly by e-mail
marie@faccsf.com
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