SMART Community Review (SCR) SMART Community Exchange 2018 Program | Page 11
SMART
We will evaluate the following key areas for each new
client prospect:
Community Exchange
Information required from your company for review
prior to entering the US and international program.
Information required in English Language:
• Your Company Profile (including Business ID, Business
structure and locations, Leadership Team etc.)
• Your business plans’ Executive Summary
• Legal and regulatory status (including Your business
permits and licenses if any)
• Is your company pre-revenue or post revenue?
• Core team – are the Executives Full Time or Part-time in
the business
• Your Funding structure (principle sources/ investors etc.)
• Human Resources – do you have employees? If so,
where are they located and what are their roles.
• If your company is a start-up, please provide a description
of where the company is in its business development.
• Has your company ever done business in the US or
internationally? If so, explain.
• Products/Services – a brief description of each product /
service and current sales for each
• Do you have an IPR strategy and/or an IP portfolio?
• Working Prototypes for pilots
Products Manufacturing Specifications (road map)
• R&D requirements (or road map)
• Have you conducted any pilot project? If so, please
provide the locations and results of the pilots.
• Your Business Plan (including your Marketing Plan, if any)
Each business plan we receive should address the
following questions:
• Who are you and how did you come up with your idea?
• Are you currently working with any other business
consultants or advisors? Are they shareholders or
investors?
• How are you currently marketing your product or service?
• How will you define the success of your company, project,
or initiative?
• What milestones will you achieve with the money you
raise that will substantially increase the value of your
company, project, or initiative?
• What are your hiring needs and what do you need to do to
achieve the milestones?
• Business Evaluation Criteria
Experienced Teams
We look for highly qualified and experienced entrepreneurs
and leaders, people who share our core values. A critical
part of our success is top talent, boards and investors.
Market Potential
Industry-changing businesses and new business models
that will impact key markets worldwide.
Competitive/Comparative/Absolute Advantage
Can the company differentiate themselves from the
competition by utilizing their technology, intellectual
property, unique business model, partners, branding or
talent?
Leaders
We are looking for companies that intend to lead a specific
market. We are looking for leaders, able to recruit the best
talent, build winning teams, form the best partnerships, and
achieve the best business metrics. Our portfolio companies
change the way things are done, creating lasting value and
wealth.
Evaluation Process
The US and international market readiness, entry, and
expansion program does not guarantee the results or that
our final findings will guarantee that we recommend US and
international market entry or expansion. We are dedicated
to only accept companies that are ready for expansion and
have a high opportunity of success in entering the US and
international market. Our commitment to any company
entering the Phase 1 program is that the results of the
research and competitive analysis will be a valuable tool
that can be used by the company for future growth and
development in any country, regardless of their decision to
enter the US and international marketplace.
We will evaluate your proposal within our executive team to
understand specifics of the proposed plans and approve the
project for entering the US and international rollout
program. If your proposal meets our criteria, we will contact
you. Please note only pre-qualified plans can enter the US
and international market rollout program.
Contact
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