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Fact:

·         There exists in the UK, Europe and around the World, unique and successful companies and concepts that will never get to America, and yet…

·         America is always looking for new ideas and creativity
·         The American retail business is a $3+ trillion market

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Why:

·         Fear of the American Marketplace!
·         Horror stories and past failures
·         Lack of knowledge of and contacts in the market
·         A presumption of too much knowledge of  the market
·         For English speaking companies a presumption of a “common” language
·         The price of entry ?

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What is Catalyst:

·         A small group of dedicated people and service companies already operational in the USA
·         Catalyst exists to provide

o        the framework
o        the expertise
o        and organizational capability

·         to introduce your successful company to the American Marketplace

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Catalyst:

·         We’re here in the US
·         We’re doing what we do
·         We can do it for you, it won’t be new
·         We know what to do

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Who is Catalyst:

More information:

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PDR Associates Inc (USA):

·         Peter Revers OBE, President & CEO…
·         30 years building business in the USA
·         Advise on setting up in America, can execute your requirements and manage or monitor your operations
·         Importation, Freight, Customs, Customs Brokers
·         Legal, Accounting, Taxation
·         Demographics, Real Estate
·         Systems and IT
·         Strategy, Market Research, Marketing
·         Day to Day Management

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Stark Brothers Fulfillment Services (USA Now trading as "Fifth Gear"):

·         Ronald Johnson COO…
·         A well established “Full Service” Distribution Company strategically located for national fulfillment and distribution - offering:
·         Warehousing and Inventory Management

o        “Pick and Pack”
o        Shipment
o        Call Center and Customer Service
o        “State of the Art” Systems and Controls

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Peter Thornton Associates (UK):

·         Peter Thornton MIBA, Managing Director….
·         General business consultancy
·         The first call on your road to the US market
·         Wide understanding of all facets of business
·         Experience of many different business categories
·         Experienced in importing and exporting
·         45 years leading business in the UK and USA
·         Your link to the Catalyst Partners in the US

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Objectives:

·         To form customized, bespoke relationships with successful entrepreneurial entities
·         To help them penetrate and develop the US market
·         To provide as much or as little help and service as is needed by the client
·         When necessary to bring in experts from our extensive network to help cover areas outside our expertise

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Catalyst can help with:

·         Real Estate
·         Architectural
·         Legal
·         Import & Customs
·         Customer Service
·         Systems & IT
·         Marketing
·         Strategy
·         Overall management
·         Financial management
·         Day to Day Management
·         Executive Search
·         Board membership
·         Warehousing
·         Fulfillment
·         Call Center
·         Logistics Management
·         Sales and Profitability
·         Order Processing
·         Accounting (AP/AR)
·         Vendor Compliance
·         Print Fulfillment

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Catalyst – Current Case Study:

·         Market feasibility study
·         Suggest structure for US operation
·         Research and recommend contractors
·         Implement approved strategy
·         Assist in Americanization of client concept
·         Assist in launch into US market
·         Manage day-to-day relationships between Europe and US components
·         Being the client’s US focal point
·         Providing complete Fulfillment Services
o        Warehousing
o        Pick & Pack
o        Shipping
o        Call Center
o        Customer Service

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Contact:

• UK:
• Peter Thornton
  Tel:                     01395-548199
  Email:                peter@thornton-asc-co.uk
  Skype:               pnthornton
• USA:
• Peter Revers
  Tel:                     603-865-4653
  Email:                pdrevers@pdrassociates.com

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