| Proposal writing for funding | Do you have a project idea for which you need donor funding? Or have you been asked to present a funding proposal for a project? The funding proposal forms the basis of your relationship with a donor. If the donor can see that the proposal is hastily written, without much planning and thought, the relationship may be a very short one. In many instances, your company may not have the requisite experience and time to ensure that the attention of the donor is captured.
Rather, give the impression that you are thorough, careful and committed, right from the start by using Joachim and Associates team of experts with over 20 years of experience in proposal writing and wining bids for funding. We will help to empower you to be successful in gaining funds for projects by: Firstly, determining whether your project, programme or idea is fundable, secondly, by targeting your proposal to meet the priorities of the funder, and thirdly, by ensuring that the key areas: context, relevance, objectives and process (CROP) are covered. |
| | Establishment of Investment Promotions Agencies (IPAs) | Millions of dollars are being spent annually by governments on promotion to attract foreign investors. And while results have shown that, on average, greater spending on promotion is positively associated with attracting FDI, particularly if the investment climate is sound; the process has to be centralized through the establishment of an Investment Promotion Agency (IPA). Joachim and Associates, through its team of the experienced consultants, some of whom have been responsible for establishing the first ever dedicated investment promotion of St.Vincent and the Grenadines – the National Investment Promotions INC, will assist you in establishing successful IPAs. We will provide assistance in two main areas:
Assessment of business environment and the investment climate- a precursor to the establishment of the IPA itself, as countries with relatively low levels of development, as reflected by poor investment climates, get better results from improving these conditions than from spending limited resources on investment promotion. Applicable policy advocacy recommendations will be proffered if deemed necessary.
Establishment of Investment Promotion agency – the organizational structure, key functions, human resource planning to ensure the right fit, funding, systems and structures, strategic planning, marketing and business plans.
Enabling developing countries to enjoy the benefits of globalization is a formidable challenge. The right set of institutions such as the IPAs is, therefore not only beneficial for attracting FDI but also necessary to obtain the desired investment effects. Joachim and Associates will assist countries in doing so. |
| | Strategic Planning and Business Development | Strategic planning is a key tool for business success. One definition is implied in the much quoted conversation between Alice and the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland:
‘Would you tell me please, which way I should go from here?’
‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,’ said the cat
‘ I don’t much care where,’ said Alice
‘Then it doesn’t matter which way you go’, said the cat.
Where is your organization going? Without a clear sense of direction like Alice, your organization can be adrift. Many small businesses in particular spend so much time ‘putting out fires’ that they never have a chance to do anything else. By planning you can anticipate problems that are likely to occur and decide on how they should be handled in advance.
Joachim and Associates will develop specific business models that will assist your organization in determining what it intends to accomplish and how it will direct its resources toward accomplishing these goals over the coming months and years. We will assist you in unleashing the energy of the organization behind a shared vision and shared beliefs.
Our consultants will also provide experienced counsel to clients who need assistance in developing business development strategies. Some of our Business Development practice service include: strategy development, opportunity Identification, opportunity assessment and process improvement. |
| | Business and Marketing Plans | Producing the business plan is a critical stage in any business venture. A comprehensive statement of the business objectives and how you intend to achieve them is essential, particularly if finance is required from outside the business. Anyone can develop a business plan but not everyone will develop a GOOD one – Joachim and Associates can.
Every business, no matter how small, needs a working plan for the future detailing where you are now, where you want to be and your strategy for growth. Joachim and Associates will develop a sound, well thought out business plan that sells the company and marketing plan to sell your product. We will provide a blueprint of the steps you need to take to build your business. Preparing a plan is a long and daunting task. Let our team handle this task for you. |
| | Export Development | There's a lot to think about when you decide to make exporting a part of your business. First there are the basics: the rules, the players, and how to make it work for you. The second set of considerations has to do with making your export business grow. How do you capitalize on hard-won success?
Joachim and Associates experts, with over 30 years of theoretical and practical experience of exporting through the ownership of the largest export company in St. Vincent and the Grenadines of exotic fruits and vegetables, to the wider Caribbean, North America and Europe, will advise and steer you through introduction to exports, rules and regulations of export, exporting partners to consider and to generally get you ready to export, through the development of an export strategy. Not only will we assist you in understanding Exports but will assist you in growing your exports. Success in exporting is an ongoing challenge. Take advantage of the experienced consultants at Joachim and Associates who will:
Assist you with your export vision, including the development of an export strategy, offer Technical support and offer guidance in conducting your business abroad. |
| | Trade and Investment Advice | Joachim and Associates, understands that globalization presents huge opportunities for businesses. Our aim is to help companies realize their regional and international business potential through our transfer of knowledge and ongoing support.
We will assist you in developing your company’s competitiveness in St.Vincent and the Grenadines and the rest of the region through trade advisory services; and assist in the facilitation of a high level of quality of foreign direct investment, through our investment advisory services. We can help you in two main areas:
Advice and support – preparing to trade and support to succeed
Information and opportunities – gathering intelligence on target markets and overseas business opportunities |
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