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RISK ANALYSIS
It is increasingly clear that prior to embarking on a new business venture in Africa or when faced with planning around an existing one, it is essential to incorporate into all planning a detailed risk analysis. ERA, in conjunction with its consultants and international associate network, offers a specifically targeted risk analysis service, individually tailored to meet each client's particular requirements
EXCLUSIVE BRIEFINGS
In addition to its integrated risk analysis service, ERA offers clients the option of specialist briefings, ideal either for executives entering into foreign business deals, or for principals, clients or investors which require briefings on specific aspects of business or investment opportunities in Africa.
SPECIALISED REPORTS
One of ERA's unique facilities is that it maintains, and is backed-up by, an extensive data bank, through which it is able to access and provide to corporate clients specialised socio-political information. More importantly, however, ERA's unique access to insider information through its local and international networks, complements the above, providing a deeper insight into issues of critical importance to its clients. ERA has been commissioned to undertake numerous research tasks and investigations which have a major strategic impact on client's operations in this and other countries. Such studies range from relatively straight- forward analyses of key decision-makers in labour and government, to extensive threat analysis studies for entire industries in geographically distinct categories across a country.
FACILITATING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The large network of contacts ERA has established over the years in Africa, has enabled the company to offer a facilitation service to companies wanting to invest in the region. Being able to call upon a broad range of individuals in key strategic positions, ERA is able to "fast track" enquiries and investment opportunities, companies may want to consider in specific countries. In this way, excessive red tape and other pitfalls are largely avoided, allowing for correct strategic management decisions in often uncertain political environments. This service also includes the evaluation of potential business partners in Africa
DUE DILIGENCE
Companies starting up in Africa, or establishing new business relationships there, are under growing pressure to conduct proper due diligence enquiries on their prospective business partners. Over and above standard financial reviews, companies are pressured to look into reputation, political affiliations, the source of money, past activity, and possible criminal connections.
ERA’s specialized and extensive international network is increasingly being called upon to help companies look into their prospective business associates in Africa, including:
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Integrity and track record in business |
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Confirmation of existence of business and selected legal data |
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Possible criminal or corrupt associations |
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Reputation and source of wealth |
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Political connections and potential complications arising therefrom |
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International connections |
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