City LaunchPad
About the Program
City LaunchPad is a program developed by Quickstart Global to help emerging locations accelerate their economic development, by enabling international companies to access their local talent pool and market. There are roughly 300 up-and-coming locations around the world that have the potential to become prominent global players, but require a business model that can serve as the bridge between international businesses and local economic resources. Through Quickstart Global’s In-House Anywhere™ offering, companies of all sizes can quickly and efficiently establish local operations in emerging locations.
Who Should Join the Program?
City Qualifications
City LaunchPad is designed for cities that have the raw ingredients to become top-tier economic centers that participate on an international stage, but require a robust business model or platform that can function as the vehicle, or bridge, that connects local resources each city has to offer with international businesses around the world. We look at many different factors when qualifying out appropriate cities for the program, including:
- Availability of Talent
- Skill Sets
- Demographics
- Wage Economics
- Cost of Living
- Infrastructure
- Existing Industries
- Academic Institutions
- Time Zone
- Working Culture
- Political Stability
- Cosmopolitan Feel
- Etc.
Who We Work With
We are looking to work with local and regional economic development authorities and officials that represent these emerging locations. We recognize that each location will have different combinations of the above characteristics, changing the motivation for businesses to establish a presence in the city. Our goal is to collaborate with cities that have potential on a global level to attract the right companies using the right model, enabling economic progress and growth for all stakeholders.
How it Works
Through Quickstart Global’s In-House Anywhere™ model, each city will be able to promote a setup for international companies to launch operations on the ground with incredible speed, very little initial cost, and with low risk. The program will also market the specific benefits of the city to potential companies, and provide a package of services required to start their business in the new location. The idea is Quickstart Global and emerging locations to join forces in promoting attractive qualities of the city to the international business community, and for each city to be equipped with an In-House Anywhere™ Client Center that facilitates a quick entrance for the companies.
Our Process
- Skill Set Analysis
- Infrastructure Analysis
- Business Environment Analysis
- Sustainable Development Analysis
- Establish Quickstart Global Client Center with Local Team
- Offer Quickstart Global Client Center to International Companies
- Promote Location to Global Talent Pool
Skill Set Analysis
We evaluate data from the local government, universities, and training institutions so that we can analyze the scope of available talent and depth of skill sets in the area. We consider the current major employers, how the local recruitment process works, existing job boards, and local recruitment or staffing companies to get an idea of how well the location would fit the demands of today’s international businesses. Beyond acquiring and recruiting talent, we also look at cultural issues such as languages and local customs. Lastly, we delve into HR issues such as hours of operation, local labor issues, holidays, and attrition rates.
Infrastructure Analysis
Similar to skill set analysis, our infrastructure analysis takes into account credible data from the government and universities. We look at forms of transportation, time zone issues, communication, broadband availability, technology adoption, and public utility reliability. Quickstart Global is passionate about promoting green technology, so we also focus on renewable energy, green building availability, and other environmental issues. We also understand the local real estate market, furniture & equipment availability, local transport, security, and other critical issues when setting up our Client Center locations.
Business Environment Analysis
The local business environment is an important element when evaluating the potential for international businesses to expand into a city. We take a look at macro level economic indicators in both the public and private sectors. We consider any government incentives being offered to international businesses, and closely analyze issues relating to local legal compliance and taxation matters. Our analysis also looks at the cost of living, expat population and the environment in which they live, political environment, security issues, and risk analysis, etc. Lastly, we look into lighter issues such as local attractions, hotels, and the tourism industry.
Sustainable Development Analysis
Our program will look at all aspects of sustainable development. This includes analysis of LEED rated buildings, walk-to-work communities, local purchase viability, use of renewable energy, sustainable life style, and carbon foot print of the city.
Establish Quickstart Global Client Center
After our analysis of the above variables related to the qualifications of the city and whether it would be a good fit for companies and In-House Anywhere™, Quickstart Global will establish a Client Center in the city. This will include setting up a local company, offices, and a local team to run our operations on the ground. We will expand these facilities and staff as the volume of incoming companies increases.
Promote Local In-House Anywhere™ Client Center to International Companies
We have a global sales footprint where we will jointly promote the new client center to prospective international companies that are looking to expand into emerging locations. Our sales engine is spread out in various countries around the world, with different channels and techniques for different verticals. Based on the characteristics of the city, certain verticals or industries will be ideal for particular locations. Our goal at this stage is to develop a unique value proposition for international companies to leverage the unique resources and assets of the city through the local In-House Anywhere™ Client Center.
Promote Location to Global Talent Pool
With an In-House Anywhere™ Client Center established in a location, Quickstart Global is positioned to attract the best talent in the region or country to the chosen city in order to work with international companies. Employees that work in our Client Centers work directly for and negotiate their wages with international companies. Our recruiting engine will introduce proven methods for bringing in the best talent to these locations, along with long-term career-oriented word-of-mouth strategies within vertical or industry specific communities.
Learn More
For more information and further discussions on City LaunchPad, please Contact Us.
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