Your strategic partner for business consulting between the Netherlands and the Balkans.
The Balkan economy is growing fast. There are real opportunities for Dutch companies in Agri-tech, Water Management, and IT. At the same time, Balkan companies are looking westward, at Dutch innovation, infrastructure, and market access. But if you don’t know the terrain on the other side, you’ll run into walls: bureaucracy, hierarchy, and cultural codes that aren’t in any handbook.
My business consulting for the Balkans and Netherlands works both ways. Whether you’re a Dutch company entering the Balkan market or a Balkan business exploring the Netherlands. I make sure you don’t have to figure it out alone.
My Services
Partner Search & Matchmaking
I don’t just find a company. I find the right one. I screen potential distributors, producers, and business partners, check reputations, and set up that crucial first introduction on your behalf. This works both ways: Dutch companies looking for Balkan partners, and Balkan companies looking for Dutch distributors or clients.
Negotiation & Cultural Guidance
In the Balkans, a handshake still means something, and ‘yes’ doesn’t always mean what you think. In the Netherlands, directness is valued but can come across as blunt to Balkan partners. I sit at the table with you, translate the nuances in both directions, and make sure you walk away with a deal that actually sticks.
Market Entry & Strategy
Is your product ready for the Balkans? Or are you a Balkan company preparing for the Dutch market? I do the groundwork: market research, competitive analysis, and a clear go-to-market plan tailored to the target region.
Why Work With Me
I spent 30+ years working directly with clients, from banking in Belgrade to 17 years of B2B account management at Telenor across multiple Balkan markets. After moving to the Netherlands, I learned the Dutch business system from the inside. I know how decisions are made on both sides, who the right people are, and what it takes to build trust across borders.
Rates
I work on an hourly basis or a fixed project fee, depending on scope. Get in touch for a no-obligation introductory call.