International Trade & Business Development Advisor

A clear direction for international growth.

We connect market intelligence with field experience to develop exports, source products for import, and build distribution and business partnerships.

International Trade Consulting and Sourcing in TürkiyeDevelop exports or find and evaluate potential manufacturers and suppliers in Türkiye through a structured commercial-development process.Explore International Trade Consulting →Find Suppliers in Türkiye →Read the Manufacturer Search Guide →

Expert experience: EU · World Bank · EBRD · KOSGEB programmes

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Services

A scope shaped around your needs.

Six areas of expertise, scoped to your product, objectives, market and capacity.

01

Export Development

Which markets and buyers should you pursue?

Scope of work

HS-based market comparison, demand and competitor analysis, buyer profiles, an export roadmap and assessment of relevant support programmes.

02

Import & Global Sourcing

Find the right product and supply source.

Scope of work

Product and manufacturer research, supplier screening, comparison of prices and commercial terms, and assessment of costs, delivery and market access.

03

Distribution & Business Partnerships

The right partner for your brand or investment.

Scope of work

Identification of distributors, representatives and manufacturers in Türkiye and abroad; business-model fit, initial outreach and negotiation preparation.

04

Market Entry & Business Development

Turn a selected opportunity into a commercial relationship.

Scope of work

Positioning, channel and entry-model design, commercial proposal preparation, meeting coordination and structured opportunity follow-up.

05

International Projects & Technical Assistance

Translate programme objectives into field implementation.

Scope of work

Expert input for SME and trade-development programmes: needs assessment, activity design, stakeholder coordination and implementation support.

06

SME Development, Training & Mentoring

Strengthen the company’s and team’s ability to execute.

Scope of work

Organisational capacity assessment, practical trade and entrepreneurship training, training of trainers and goal-oriented professional mentoring.

Free Self-Assessment

Assess your export readiness and development.

In 20 questions, review your company’s export readiness or the development areas of your existing export operation. A weighted result, critical barriers and priority actions appear instantly.

Your answers are neither stored nor shared. This assessment is intended as guidance.

EXTRA | U-MAPS™

From data to commercial action.

The U-MAPS™ framework connects research and relationship development through a trackable action plan. The EXTRA analysis system supports export-development engagements.

SELL

Markets and buyers for your product

SOURCE

Products and suppliers for your needs

PARTNER

Distributors and representatives for your business model

  1. Needs & data
  2. Market & candidate selection
  3. Screening & matching
  4. Outreach & meetings
  5. Follow-up & action plan

Scope and deliverables are agreed at the outset; commercial outcomes depend on counterpart interest, market conditions and the company’s execution capacity.

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Experience & Professional Profile

Knowledge creates value when applied in the field.

More than 25 years of hands-on SME experience is combined with expertise in international trade, entrepreneurship, training and professional mentoring. The work focuses on turning strategic decisions into practical, traceable and measurable outcomes for business owners, senior executives and teams.

Expert roles in EU, World Bank, EBRD, KOSGEB and other international programmes
EMCC Professional Mentor and international trainer
A working model that connects strategic thinking with commercial realities
Trade Insights

Perspectives and practical notes on exporting.

Current perspectives on exporting, SMEs and international growth.

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Initial Meeting Request

Let us review your needs and define the scope together.

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Contact

Let's discuss your international goals.

Get in touch about international trade, target markets, export support programmes, business development, organisational growth, training and mentoring.