France, French speaking Switzerland, German speaking Switzerland

Your next clients are on the other side of the border.

Leadr is your antenna in the target market. We find the information you need, help you adapt your offer to local rules and introduce you to the right people.

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Swiss companyLeadr GmbH, based in Basel
Three directionsInto Switzerland, into France, across language regions
SMEs and mid-sized companiesIndustry, technology, transport, business services
A network across SwitzerlandBuilt on the ground, in French- and German-speaking Switzerland

Your antenna in the market

A permanent presence on the other side of the border.

We do not drop by once to deliver a report. We become your external team in the target market: you ask us your questions, we find the answers, and we stay present for as long as your project needs us.

Inform

Technical standards, applicable texts, cantonal requirements, buying habits. The precise information you need to decide, found at the source.

Anticipate

Adapt your product or offer to the requirements of the target market before you sell, rather than discovering the obstacle at the client's door.

Make introductions

Identify, through analysis of the market and its companies, the few contacts who really matter, then introduce you to them directly through our network.

Set up when needed

Company, bank, compliance, coordinated with a network of local specialists.

A few right contacts are worth more than hundreds of calls. We do not do mass prospecting: every introduction is prepared.

Examples of assignments

The questions our clients ask us.

Three typical situations, drawn from real projects. Names and figures remain confidential.

Industrial equipment, France to Switzerland

“Does my product comply with Swiss market rules?”

Situation
Selling in Switzerland without knowing exactly which standards and regulations apply to the products.
What we did
Research of the texts at the source, list of changes to make, four priority cantons.

ResultA compliant offer from the very first meeting.

Business services, new market

“Who should I meet, and how do I approach them?”

Situation
No contacts in the target market, and cold calling was out of the question.
What we did
Analysis of the market, then of the target companies, one by one.

ResultFive decision makers identified and approached directly.

Construction works, France to Switzerland

“Do we really need to set up a company in Switzerland?”

Situation
Regular Swiss construction sites, held back by the limit on working days for foreign companies.
What we did
Rules clarified, options compared: improve, partner, set up an entity.

ResultA decision based on facts, at the right time.

Revenue first, structure second.

Many companies start by setting up a subsidiary, renting offices and hiring, and only then look for clients. We do the opposite: validate the market and generate real business before committing to fixed costs.

The Leadr method

Four stages, one goal: real business.

  1. 1

    Frame

    Your offer, your ambitions, your constraints, with one frank question: is your offer exportable?

  2. 2

    Validate

    The standards to meet and the view of real buyers, before any major investment.

  3. 3

    Build

    The commercial roadmap, region by region, and the structure if it becomes necessary.

  4. 4

    Activate

    Introductions, meetings, first clients. On the ground.

Luc Rohmer, CEO of Leadr

Luc Rohmer, CEO of Leadr

A dedicated point of contact.

At Leadr, your project is followed by the same person, from the first conversation to your first clients. They know your file, your constraints and your contacts, and remain reachable whenever a question arises.

When you need to go further

For a lasting local presence, the transfer of an activity or local management, we bring the right partners together under one coordination.

Frequently asked questions

What business leaders ask us.

How long does it take to establish yourself in a new market?

Generally 18 to 24 months for a lasting presence. We do not promise to go faster: we make sure every month counts.

Do you provide outsourced business development?

Yes, in a targeted form. We act as your outsourced sales team in the target market: market analysis, identifying decision-makers, direct approach and preparation of every meeting. No mass prospecting and no strings of cold calls.

What does day-to-day support look like?

A dedicated point of contact follows your file from start to finish. They keep you informed on rules and customs, prepare introductions and review progress with you regularly. The support lasts as long as your project needs it.

Do you need to set up a company to get started?

Rarely. Our principle is simple: revenue first, structure second. The local company is set up when the business justifies it, not before.

Are introductions just cold calling?

No. We analyse the market and the target companies to identify the few contacts who really matter, then approach them directly through our network. Every contact is prepared.

Is my business exportable?

An offer built on a product, a technology or technical know-how travels well. A business governed by national regulation first needs a review, and sometimes a different route. We tell you at the first meeting.

Which companies do you work with?

Mainly SMEs, industrial SMEs and mid-sized companies that are well established in their home market, in industry, technology and business services. The decisive criterion is whether your offer can be exported, which we check from the very first meeting.

How much does an assignment cost?

Each assignment is sized according to your project, the target direction and the level of presence you need. The first meeting defines the scope before any proposal.

How does the first meeting work?

We discuss your offer, the target market, your resources and your timeline. You leave with a frank view of your project's potential and the possible next steps.

Let us talk about your next market.

A first meeting to understand your project and tell you frankly whether it has a place on the other side of the border.

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