Commercial activation support
Entry doesn't end at setup. It starts there.
The Activation Retainer provides ongoing commercial and operational support through the first phase of your Chile operations β the period where most entries succeed or fail.
Get in touch
We respond within 2 business days.
When this service is needed
Is this the right fit?
Your legal entity is operational and you're ready to activate commercially
You need local representation and support during the first 6β12 months
You have a commercial pipeline but need local expertise to advance it
Your headquarters team needs a local partner for day-to-day execution
What's included
Scope of this engagement
Ongoing commercial support β buyer introductions, meeting support, and pipeline management
Local operational support β logistics, compliance, and administrative guidance
Regulatory monitoring β tracking changes that affect your operations
Monthly reporting β pipeline status, operational updates, and market intelligence
Strategic check-ins β quarterly reviews with your headquarters team
What it doesn't cover
- βFull-time headcount or employee management
- βAccounting or tax filing services
- βLegal representation in disputes or litigation
These exclusions keep each engagement focused and honest. If you need what's not covered, we'll direct you to the right engagement.
What you receive
Deliverables at the end of this engagement
An active commercial pipeline
Built with the local credibility and relationships that cold outreach can't generate.
Operational continuity
Without the cost of a full local team during the uncertain early months.
Market intelligence
Monthly reporting on buyers, competitors, and regulatory developments that affect your position.
A path to independence
Most clients build the local team and capability to operate independently within 12β18 months.
The first 12 months of Chile operations determine the next 5 years. The companies that invest in structured activation during this period build market positions that are very difficult for later entrants to displace.
What happens after
You decide at every stage
No automatic continuation. Every engagement ends with a clear client decision.
Continue
Move to the Success Fee with full context from this engagement.
Pause
Pause the engagement. No penalties. Re-engage when internal conditions are aligned.
Exit
End the engagement with full deliverables in hand. No lock-in or exit fees.
Advance directly
Skip a phase if context already exists. We'll assess what's needed.
After this engagement, most clients move to:
Success Fee
Outcome-based engagement
Ready to start the Activation Retainer?
No commitment beyond this engagement. Two to three sessions. A clear recommendation. A concrete next step.
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