Between two countries.Part of the work.

Interpreting, market research and business development in Japan and Türkiye. From business visits and trade fairs to sales partnerships and local representation, for B2B and B2C needs.

Let’s discuss your needs
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Japan and Türkiye · B2B and B2C

We can explore needs from businesses, brands and individuals. The areas below are examples; each scope is shaped around the request.

Industry and machinery

Production, tooling and equipment needs.

Supplier, buyer and partner research shaped around your product and application requirements.

Example areas of need

  • Wire-drawing dies and guides
  • Ceramic welding pins
  • Cutting and punch press tooling
  • Used machinery and equipment requirements
A close-up of steel rollers and metalworking equipment

Food and beverages

From ingredients to the end consumer.

Market and partner research for manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, brands, importers, distributors and retail channels.

Example areas of need

  • Agricultural products, dried fruit and nuts
  • Food ingredients and raw materials
  • Tea, coffee and other beverages
  • Oils, sauces, packaged foods and snacks
A stainless steel food filling line and packaging inspection

Services I provide directly

I provide interpreting, on-site support, market research and business development directly. We can agree a scope for a single meeting or an ongoing engagement.

One-off / short-term services

Support for a specific meeting, visit or event.

Interpreting

Language and context support for discussions in Turkish, Japanese and English.

Half day / full day / online

Trade fair support

Preparation, visitor meetings and communication support during the event.

Market research packages

Understand the market or prepare the steps for entry.

Package 1

Market Discovery

Initial research to understand demand, customer profiles, competitors and sales channels in the target market.

Package 2

Market Entry Preparation

Preparation to prioritise customers and channels, plan initial contacts and map the steps for market entry.

Research scope, deliverables and timing are agreed around your target market and needs.

Project-based and ongoing services

Sustained customer development and local follow-up.

Buyer and distributor development

Researching prospects, developing meetings and following the commercial process.

Project start-up fee, followed by a fee per meeting and a success commission.

Sales partnership

Regular sales development and customer relationship follow-up in the target market.

Minimum 6 months · Monthly fee and sales commission.

Local representation

Local communication, meetings and follow-up for your company in the agreed market.

Minimum 3 months · Monthly fee.

Working with specialists and firms

We can collaborate with independent business development specialists, foreign trade firms and consultancies in both Japan and Türkiye, according to the needs of each project.

We welcome discussions about joint delivery, local on-site support and project referrals.

Discuss a collaboration

Let’s explore what you need.

Let’s discuss your needs

What would you like to move forward?

A few sentences about your goal and current stage are enough to begin. No lengthy brief needed.

Email directlycetinbotan@gmail.com

We agree scope, deliverables, duration and fees in writing before starting. For commission-based work, we also clarify calculation and payment terms.

Technical suitability, laboratory testing, customs and legal matters are assessed separately with the relevant specialists where needed.

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