Keeping a market warm while they decide whether to enter fully.
A dedicated ongoing service
Global Business Desk. Your contact in the market.
Need someone in Nairobi, Lubumbashi or Toronto who knows the market and can act for you, without opening an office or committing to a full expansion programme? The Global Business Desk is your local point of contact.
Who it's for
For companies that need a presence, not an office.
The Desk suits organizations that want local eyes and ears, and someone to act when opportunities appear.
Meetings, follow-ups or checks in the market a few times a month.
Monitoring a market and their opportunities on the ground.
Needing a reliable local contact for suppliers, buyers or projects.
What you get
Defined activities, reported every month.
You choose the market and the focus. We agree a set of monthly activities and report on every one.
- 01Local opportunity monitoring
We track tenders, projects, buyers and developments relevant to your business.
- 02Outreach coordination
Introductions and outreach to prospective customers and partners on your behalf.
- 03Meeting arrangements and follow-up
Meetings booked, attended where agreed, and followed up promptly.
- 04Partner and supplier liaison
A local contact for your existing partners, suppliers or buyers.
- 05Market intelligence updates
A monthly summary of what's changing in your market and what it means for you.
- 06Escalation to Grow or Enter
When an opportunity calls for more, we scope the next step with you.
How it works
Set up in a week, then a steady monthly rhythm.
The Desk is designed to be simple: clear priorities, defined activities and regular reporting.
- Week 1Onboarding call
We agree your market, priorities and monthly activities.
- Week 1Priority list
Target organizations, opportunities and contacts confirmed.
- OngoingMonitoring and outreach
Activities carried out in the market each week.
- MonthlyUpdate and call
Intelligence summary, activity log and next priorities.
- QuarterlyReview
Adjust focus, or move up to Grow or Enter.
What we need from you
A clear focus keeps the Desk effective.
- The market and sectors you care about
- The opportunities, customers or partners you want us to watch for
- Introductory materials about your business
- Clear limits on what we may agree on your behalf
- One point of contact on your team
Pricing and scope
One monthly fee, defined activities.
- Delivered through our Grow retainers, from US$1,500 per month for up to 10–12 service hours
- Recommended 3-month minimum, with terms set out in your agreement
- Travel, events, paid lead databases and third-party costs are quoted separately
Not included
Legal, tax, immigration and regulatory advice. Where you need it, we coordinate with licensed professionals in each market. The Desk is not a registered office or legal address, and we don't sign agreements on your behalf unless you authorize it in writing.
How is the Desk different from Grow?
The Desk is delivered through our Grow retainers. Most Desk clients start on Grow Essential, with monitoring, follow-ups and meeting coordination. If you need active outreach and pipeline tracking, Grow Business is the next step.
Which markets does the Desk cover?
Kenya and East Africa from Nairobi, the DR Congo from Lubumbashi, and Canada from Toronto.
Can the Desk work in French?
Yes. Our Lubumbashi team works in French and English, so you can reach French-speaking partners and customers.
Can we upgrade later?
Yes. Many clients start with the Desk and move to Grow or Enter when an opportunity is ready.
Which company do I contract with?
Global Business Desk is contracted with The FJ Venture Enterprises Inc. in Canada, with on-the-ground work delivered by our sister company Filsims Enterprises Ltd. in Kenya.