04 — Short assignments
One question, one answer
Not every question deserves a full study. For a precise, dated need we step in for one to ten days, with a written deliverable and a quotation set case by case.
Who it is for
- A company that needs a check before committing.
- An executive travelling to Abidjan who wants a worthwhile programme.
- A purchasing team looking for a reliable local source.
Deliverables
- A written note at the end of every assignment, never just a phone call
- The sources, contacts and documents collected
- An explicit recommendation on what to do next
Scope
Five common assignments
01
Qualified introduction
We identify the right people, contact them, confirm their genuine interest and arrange the conversation.
02
Local sourcing
Finding suppliers, service providers or subcontractors in Côte d’Ivoire, with a written comparison and recorded terms.
03
Partner due diligence
Legal existence, activity observed on site, reputation with third parties, stated capacity against observed capacity.
04
Support during a visit
A programme of meetings, logistics, interpreting where needed, our presence beside you and a note after each conversation.
05
Flash study
One precise question — a price, a channel, an import rule — answered within a few days, with sources cited.
Typical situation
A European buyer is about to pay a deposit to an Ivorian supplier met online. In three days we verify the company’s legal existence, visit the declared address, observe the actual activity and storage capacity, interview two of its customers, and hand over a note with our opinion. The cost of the assignment bears no comparison with that of a lost deposit.
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