William (Bill) Edwards, CFE

Want to take your company into new countries successfully and profitably? Don’t experiment. Hire an expert now. I have accelerated the international growth of 40 companies. Having lived in 7 countries and managed projects in more than 40 countries, I am THE expert on choosing the right global markets for specific brands, country market research, strategic planning, partner due diligence, new country start-ups, global trend analysis, growing existing country operations, supply chain management, and cultural adaptation.How I can help by answering these critical questions companies have• When is the right time to take your company into new countries?• What will it cost to go global, and how long will it take to recover your investment?• What countries can yield the highest ROI potential for our specific company?• How do we find and qualify the best international partners?• Will our brand fit into the culture of other countries? Will adaptation be needed?• How do we monitor and adjust to changing global economic, political, and regulatory issues?• How can you cost-effectively staff, manage and grow your international business over time?• How do you conduct due diligence on international partner candidates?• And what happens when there are problems in another country?I have worked with Fortune 50, INC 5000, and private businesses at all stages of their growth. Among the diverse companies I have worked with are Atlantic Richfield (ARCO), Ashland Oil, Build-A-Bear Workshop®, Carl’s Jr®, Chili’s®, Denny’s, Midas®, Right at Home® senior care, Snap Fitness®, and Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux.I have worked in many sectors worldwide: business services, education, software, auto service centers, beauty, property management, medical, fitness, home care, food & beverage, pet care, and energy.Sectors I have worked in globally- Business services, education, software, auto service centers, beauty, property management, medical, fitness, home care, food & beverage, pet care, and energy.Experience includes - SVP, CEO, COO, Exploration Manager, Country President, Country Master Franchisee, Management Consultant, Corporate Planner, Market Researcher, Author & Speaker, Country Startup Director, Management Consultant, Strategic Planner & Advisor, Exploration Executive, Non-profit Board Member, Author & Speaker.Give me a call (+1 949 375 1896) or email me ([email protected]) to discuss how my diverse global experience running international companies can save you time and money and put you on the road to global business success.