Your business Partner in Colombia www.gilsson-consulting.com
About Colombia Currency:
Colombian pesos (COP)
Language:
Spanish (official)
Capital City:
Bogota
Other main cities
Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla
Population:
45,586,233 (August 2010)
Inflation:
3,17% (2010)
GDP Per Capita
US$9,800 (2010)
GDP Growth:
4.3% (2010)
Source: DANE (National Accounts), National Bank
Just 3 hours from Miami and 5:45 hours from São Paulo 3:00 Miami Frec. 31 / Week
5:35 Nueva York Frec. 19 / Week
Strategic business location 4:45 Ciudad De México Frec. 14 / Week
1:20 Caracas Frec. 47 / Week
3:00 Lima Frec. 30 / Week 5:45 São Paulo Frec. 12 / Week
Source: Proexport
5:00 Santiago Frec. 7 / Week
6:15 Buenos Aires Frec. 7 / Week
Colombia: the most “Business Friendly� country in Latin America, according to the world bank (2010) Doing Business Ranking Variation, 2007-2010* (Change in positions)
Source: Top Reformers Report, World Bank *Positive figures show improvements in business environment
World Ranking
Country (2010)
37
Colombia
49
Chile
51
Mexico
56
Peru
77
Panama
114
Uruguay
118
Argentina
121
Costa Rica
124
Paraguay
129
Brazil
138
Ecuador
177
Venezuela
Colombian market to consumer electronics and accessories
Movil Users: 46 millions of users in Colombia on march 2011, that is almost 1.022 cellphones per every 1.000 inhabitants.
Mobile devices growth in Colombia
Source: DANE (National Accounts), Sociedad de la Informaci贸n (ISI),
Main figures at the colombian consumer market Young population in Iberoamerica between 15-24 are 106.450.258 (2005). 18% of the total population. The same figure for Colombia is 30.6% for 2010. Tween population (10-14 years) are 38% Population highly fashion oriented and consumerism. The 84.88% of the 12 year and more population have said they listen to radio in 2010 according to research by DANE (National Statistics)
Source: DANE (National Accounts), Sociedad de la Informaci贸n (ISI), Comisi贸n de Regulaci贸n de Comunicaciones (CRC)
Colombian market to consumer electronics and accessories
Sales are growing in daily commerce at a rate of 14% this year. Growth in retail sales is attributable to the exchange rate, promotions, good prices and a good flow of consumer credit and the good performace of Colombian economy8 Source. Fenalco Colombia
Gran Estaciรณn Shopping Center Bogotรก
Atlatntis Shopping Center Bogotรก
Centro Mayor Shopping Center Bogotรก
About Us From business startup to business success, Gilsson Consulting is your best local partner based in Bogotรก to develop and grow your business in the region with local experience, network of business contacts, sales support, enthusiasm and practical common business sense to guide you and your business to success. Whatever be your business purpose, in Gilsson Consulting we assist companies interested in developing their business in Colombia and the Andean Area, from a wide range of international consulting services that facilitate and make more efficient the process of establishment, investment and internationalization, thereby minimizing the risk of entering a country and region completely unknown and challenging.
Services In Gilsson International Consulting, we aim to help foreign companies interested in developing their activities in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panamรก, with a wide range of consulting services to facilitate and streamline the process of creation, investment and globalization, which minimizes the risk of entering a new country or region.
Consulting In Gilsson International Consulting, we aim to help foreign companies interested in developing their activities in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panamá, with a wide range of consulting services to facilitate and streamline the process of creation, investment and globalization, which minimizes the risk of entering a new country or region.
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Market Research / Market Analysis Competitor Benchmarking Patent, Trademark, IP Taxes, logistics, customs Local certification, registration, licenses Legal Issues Partner Search Conferences, seminars and event organization Heah Hunter-HR Recruitment
Commercial
•Strategies and business plans •Bussiness intelligence •Matchmaking-business meetings •Marketing / Sales Assisting with customer database of own customers •Business Representation •Sales of franchises •Administration of client accounts •Develop marketing material in spanish and Web Design in Spanish •Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Integrated Digital Marketing •Seminars, fairs, conferecs, product launches and marketing activities •PR programs and campaigns in various levels
Investment
•Real estate or construction •Mining, energy, agroindustrial sector •Mila Stock Exchange, Latin America's largest integrated capital markets (Colombia, Peru and Chile) •Manufacturing industrial projects in Colombia through the Free Trade Zones, models, •Equity •Start up and business ventures •Others.
Strategic Sourcing Management
We provide your business with industrial products and services with the best possible cost and the best logistical and legal conditions: • Ethanol • Coal • Polyethylene • Fruits • Polypropylene • Sugar • Polyester • Accessories / Jewelry • Cotton • Flowers • Ferro-nickel • Candy • Polymers • Coffee • Metalized BOPP • Rubbish / industrial waste • Textiles • Organic bags • Chemical products • Other • Other
Why Us? •Our team is made up of Colombians with international mentality and understanding of both local and foreign business culture. •Because we have direct presence in Bogotá, sellers, distributors and business partners in the Region. •We are experts in what we do with university degrees in marketing and international trade and experience in the marketing of new foreign goods in Colombia, Panama and Ecuador.
Some of the brands we have launched in Colombia Sweden
Sweden
Sweden
Sweden
China USA
Denmark
USA USA
Launches in security, mobile and Digital Signage technology www.motiondisplay.com www.safeit.com
www.secfone.com.uy
www.insm.se
www.tobii.com www.todos.se www.mobill.se
www.gilsson-consulting.com
Launching and comments in national printed press
http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/docu mento/MAM-3586575 http://www.portafolio.com.co/econ omia/economiahoy/ARTICULOWEB-NOTA_INTERIOR_PORTA5584812.html
Recognitions given by the national printed press
National Television
Gracias! Email: diego@gilsson-consulting.com Tel: +5717592504 Cel: +57 3103627093
www.gilsson-consulting.com
A company of Grupo Escandinova Colombia S.A.S. www.grupoescandinova.com