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US support for work that needs someone on the ground.

Come to us when the next step isn't another report. It's a piece of work in the US: a meeting, market research, a trade show, a company check, a provider conversation, or customer follow-up that can't wait for the next time zone.

01

US Representation

If you are not ready to hire US staff, Byrd USA Market Services can give your company a local point of contact for approved communication, meetings, follow-up, and relationship management.

What we can do

  • Respond to approved US business enquiries
  • Communicate with prospects, customers, and partners during US hours
  • Attend local meetings or scheduled business appointments
  • Follow up with contacts, suppliers, distributors, and service providers
  • Coordinate appointments and send clear written updates

When clients use it

  • Handling first conversations while the South African team is offline
  • Keeping a distributor discussion moving between calls
  • Attending a local appointment before a larger commitment is made

This is not a legal registered office, registered agent, immigration, legal-agent, or statutory representation service unless separately contracted through an appropriate qualified provider.

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02

US Market Research

Before you spend heavily on travel, inventory, hiring, or setup, we help you see what the US market looks like and which questions still need answers.

What we can do

  • Competitor and substitute-product research
  • Pricing observations from available market sources
  • Potential buyer, distributor, and partner identification
  • Channel, region, and route-to-market observations
  • Plain-English notes on risks, gaps, and what to do next

When clients use it

  • Checking whether US pricing leaves room for your offer
  • Building an initial target list before outreach
  • Comparing direct sales, distributor, and partner-led routes

Market research supports better decision-making, but it does not guarantee sales, market acceptance, or commercial success.

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03

Trade Show Representation

If a US event matters but the trip does not make sense, Byrd USA Market Services can attend with a clear brief and report what was seen, discussed, and worth pursuing.

What we can do

  • Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences
  • Visit relevant booths and collect public information
  • Meet named prospects or gather relevant contacts
  • Share approved client materials where appropriate
  • Photograph public displays only where permitted

When clients use it

  • Walking an event before deciding whether to exhibit next year
  • Collecting category observations from the show floor
  • Separating serious follow-up contacts from general conversations
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04

Meeting Representation

Sometimes you need someone in the room. Byrd USA Market Services can attend a US meeting on your behalf and return straightforward notes, observations, and follow-up recommendations.

What we can do

  • Attend customer, supplier, distributor, or partner meetings
  • Work from written instructions and boundaries
  • Ask approved questions and capture relevant information
  • Coordinate meeting schedules and local logistics
  • Provide written notes and recommended next actions

When clients use it

  • Meeting with a prospective customer
  • Initial distributor or partner discussion
  • Supplier meeting where local attendance is useful
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05

US Company Setup Coordination

When exploration turns into setup, Byrd USA Market Services can keep the provider conversations, open questions, and next steps organized.

What we can do

  • Coordinate introductions to formation providers where appropriate
  • Coordinate communication with attorneys, accountants, and banking contacts
  • Research registered agent, address, and phone-system options
  • Help organize insurance, payroll, customs broker, and logistics conversations
  • Track setup questions, decisions, and provider follow-up

When clients use it

  • Preparing for a first attorney or accountant conversation
  • Comparing address and phone-system options
  • Keeping setup providers aligned on open questions

Byrd USA Market Services does not provide legal, tax, accounting, investment, customs, or financial advice. Where professional advice is required, we help coordinate with appropriately qualified providers.

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06

Customer & Supplier Verification

Before you send stock, extend credit, book a trip, or rely on a new relationship, we can check the available records and make local enquiries.

What we can do

  • Verify business registration details where available
  • Confirm physical address where possible
  • Review website and online presence
  • Check contact details and business identity indicators
  • Contact company representatives

When clients use it

  • Checking whether a potential customer appears to be a real operating business
  • Confirming a supplier's public presence and contact details
  • Reviewing a distributor before deeper commercial discussions

Verification services are based on available information and do not constitute legal, financial, credit, or investigative guarantees.

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07

Account Management

If you already have US customers or active prospects, Byrd USA Market Services can keep routine communication moving during American business hours.

What we can do

  • US-hours customer communication
  • Follow-up, scheduling, and relationship administration
  • Customer feedback collection and issue escalation
  • Order or status communication when it falls within the written scope
  • Meeting coordination and client updates

When clients use it

  • Following up after quotes or meetings
  • Coordinating recurring calls with US customers
  • Collecting customer feedback and escalating issues

The South African company remains responsible for its products, services, contracts, warranties, pricing, delivery, and commercial obligations unless otherwise agreed in writing.

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Engagement structure

Work can be quoted as one assignment, a day-rate visit, or monthly support. The right structure depends on the job, the travel involved, and how often your team needs an update.