Trade services English
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.
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:
- Mail box costs: from US$75 per month +
- Virtual office: US$ 800 for set-up + US$ 200 per month
- 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; US 1500 $ / Month
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
Discovery workshops
We will organize customized discovery and networking programs – usually during 2 or 3 days, they usually include:
- Introduction to and awareness of cultural differences;
- Meeting with professionals from the Bay Area, attorneys, consultants, entrepreneurs, tax and commercial advisers, etc…;
- Suggestion of activities: events, conferences, tourist and cultural visits;
- Follow-up by FACC throughout the trip.
Cost on request
Business Plan
Have your business plan structured, written, reviewed and/or translated (From French into English and from English into French).
From US$1,500
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Development and business expansion
FACC has a long history of experience in supporting businesses. Based on this experience, we can be considered a valuable resource in your business development needs: research and finding local contacts, promotion of your company’s products and services, visas, support and personalized follow up, etc…
Accompaniment/Advice/Customized follow-up
An FACC representative will accompany you and offer direction and advice throughout all your projects. This can be particularly helpful with the cultural differences which are often under-estimated.
From US$ 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$800
Potential seminars
We identify, contact and book appointments for you with potential partners, prospects, investors, advisers, etc… This program can be attached to the discovery workshop described above.
From US$ 400 per appointment (minimum charge: US$ 1,000)
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
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
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
- Analysis of major aspects of your project (Marketing, financial, commercial aspects, etc.)
- Customized coaching
- 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
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/icdp-j-1-visas/international-trainees-and-interns-in-the-us.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
VAT Refund
American company? Get a VAT Refund on business expenses generated while on business in Europe.
On request
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.
Note: For more information, please contact our offices directly by e-mail marie@faccsf.com