Your Gateway to the US Market
Expanding into the United States is an enormous opportunity—but it requires careful strategy, compliance, and execution. Wolfe Yates & Co. helps international businesses successfully navigate regulations, market dynamics, and cultural differences for a smooth and profitable expansion.
The US market offers tremendous potential but presents different regulations and markets in each state, and unique challenges in each region—from the innovation focused West Coast to the financial centers of the Northeast to the manufacturing hubs of the Midwest. We help identify the optimal entry point for your specific business, considering factors including talent availability, logistics, customer proximity, and competitive landscape. Our team’s experience spans decades of successful market entries across industries from technology and consumer goods to professional services and manufacturing.
Our US Market Entry Service
Business Incorporation & structuring
Navigating entity options (LLC, C-Corp, etc.) tailored to your specific business model
Regulatory Compliance & Legal Considerations
Industry-specific compliance guidance, intellectual property protection, and contractual frameworks
Sales & Distribution Strategy
Assess appropriate channels whether direct sales, distributor networks, e-commerce, or retail partnerships
Brand Localization & Marketing
Adapt and create messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategies for US consumer preferences
Operational & HR Setup
Establishing compliant hiring practices, competitive benefits, and effective on-boarding for US based teams
Our US Market Entry Service
Market Research & Feasibility
Evaluate risks, competitors, and opportunities with detailed market analysis, typically requiring 4-8 weeks to build sufficient understanding of your specific industry landscape.
Strategic Entry Planning
Structure your business for US compliance, including tax optimization, banking setup, and legal framework development with a 2-3 month implementation timeline.
Operational Implementation
Setting up the right sales, marketing, and HR functions with appropriate staffing, systems, and processes over a 3-6 month period.
Recruitment
Lead recruiting efforts to efficiently source new staff.
Sustainable Scaling
Ensure long-term success in the US market through ongoing guidance, key performance indicators, and market expansion planning beyond your initial entry point.
A European software company we supported entered the US market with a carefully sequenced approach beginning with East Coast operations close to their initial financial services customers, establishing credibility before expanding nationally, and achieving profitability within 9 months rather than the 18-24 they initially projected.
Expand into the world’s largest economy—with confidence, cultural awareness, and a strategic advantage from day one.