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Go-to-UK Strategy & Research
Services

 1. Market Validation — £300–£600
Pricing depends on:

  • Number of product categories you want researched

  • Depth of competitive analysis required

  • Whether platform-specific data (Amazon, TikTok, eBay) is included

  • Speed of turnaround time

 

What this service covers:
We analyse UK pricing bands, competitor products, demand size, and market positioning to determine whether your product has a real chance of succeeding in the UK. We collect real data to show whether the market is crowded, profitable, declining, or growing.
 

This service is ideal for:

  • Businesses unsure if their product will succeed in the UK

  • Sellers comparing multiple categories before making a decision

  • Factories considering overseas expansion

 

Not ideal for:

  • Clients who already have strong UK sales data

  • Businesses seeking branding or marketing (that comes later)

 

Choose this if:
You want to avoid wasting money sending products to the UK that cannot sell or are already oversaturated.
 

Do NOT choose this if:
You already have proven UK sales or detailed market research.

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 2. Cost & Pricing Model — £300–£500

Pricing depends on:

  • Number of product SKUs

  • Complexity (size, weight, VAT category)

  • Platforms involved (Amazon, Shopify, TikTok, eBay, wholesale)

 

What this service covers:
We calculate all costs: fulfillment fees, VAT, shipping, inbound fees, platform commissions, advertising spend, and profit margins. You receive a clear “profit calculator” showing what price you must sell at to break even or make profit.

 

Ideal for:

  • Sellers preparing to ship to the UK for the first time

  • Businesses unsure how VAT impacts profit

  • Those wanting to understand real margins before launching

 

Not ideal for:

  • Brands already operating with established UK P&L models

 

Choose this if:
You want a precise understanding of how your costs work and what your real profit will be in the UK.

 

Do NOT choose this if:
You only want creative marketing help and are not ready for financial planning.

 3. Compliance Path — £500–£2000
Pricing depends on:

  • Product type (food, cosmetics, electronics, toys = more complex)

  • Number of certifications required (FSA, MHRA, CE, UKCPR, etc.)

  • Document readiness (labels, ingredients list, SDS, testing data)

  • Whether testing needs to be arranged

 

What this service covers:
We explain every compliance requirement your product must meet to legally enter and sell in the UK. You receive labelling rules, documentation requirements, certification timelines, and estimated costs. For complex products, we coordinate with approved

testing bodies.

 

Ideal for:

  • Beauty brands

  • Food and supplements

  • Electronics and home appliances

  • Children’s products

 

Not ideal for:

  • Digital-only businesses

  • Sellers who are shipping unbranded goods with no packaging

 

Choose this if:
Your product requires safety approval or regulated labelling before entering the UK.

 

Do NOT choose this if:
Your product is unregulated (e.g., fashion accessories, simple home goods).

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 4. Brand Localisation — £500–£2000
Pricing depends on:

  • Number of product lines

  • Depth of branding (basic text vs. full messaging system)

  • Whether packaging redesign is needed

  • Tone/style complexity

 

What this service covers:
We create English-native brand messaging for the UK market, including positioning, packaging text, value proposition, slogan/tagline, and marketing angle. This ensures your brand sounds local, trustworthy, and aligned with UK consumer expectations.

 

Ideal for:

  • Chinese brands entering the UK for the first time

  • Sellers upgrading from a cross-border store to a local brand

  • Businesses with outdated or China-style packaging

 

Not ideal for:

  • Sellers who only want to test small batches without branding

  • White-label dropshippers using generic packaging

 

Choose this if:
You want your product to look like a real UK brand that customers trust.

 

Do NOT choose this if:
You are still testing product viability and don’t want to invest in branding yet.

 5. Fulfillment Planning — £300–£500

Pricing depends on:

  • Number of SKUs

  • Whether planning includes Amazon FBA rules

  • Shipment size (carton, pallet, container)

  • Need for customised inbound SOPs

 

What this service covers:
We map out how your goods should enter the UK, including carton rules, pallet requirements, inbound methods, stock strategy, and potential risk points. You receive a clear workflow showing how your goods move from supplier → UK warehouse → customer.

 

Ideal for:

  • Sellers planning their first shipment to the UK

  • Brands needing a long-term stock strategy

  • Teams unsure how replenishment works in the UK

 

Not ideal for:

  • Dropshippers who are not storing inventory

  • Sellers already working with a UK warehouse and SOP

 

Choose this if:
You need a straightforward, step-by-step inbound and storage plan.

 

Do NOT choose this if:
You only ship per order and do not handle bulk stock.

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 6. Policy, Competitor & Customer Research — £300–£1000

Pricing depends on:

  • Number of competitors to be analysed

  • Platforms reviewed (TikTok, Amazon, Google, retail)

  • Depth of customer profile development

  • Whether policy analysis includes niche regulations

 

What this service covers:
We research the rules, competitors, and target customers in your industry. This includes regulation summaries, market trends, key competitors, pricing models, and ideal customer profiles. The result is a clear picture of “who you are competing against” and “who you are selling to.”

 

Ideal for:

  • Brands entering regulated or specialised categories

  • Sellers needing strong competitor insights

  • Teams planning marketing campaigns

 

Not ideal for:

  • Commodity products with low differentiation

  • Sellers needing financial modelling (choose Cost & Pricing Model instead)

 

Choose this if:
You want a full understanding of your competitive landscape and customer base.

 

Do NOT choose this if:
You only want logistic and warehouse support.

 7. Feasibility Study & ROI Model — £800

Price is fixed because this includes both scenario modelling and profit simulation.

What this service covers:
We assess whether your UK business plan is financially viable. This includes multiple sales scenarios, cost projections, break-even analysis, and ROI forecasting. You receive a full commercial report showing your best and worst-case outcomes.

 

Ideal for:

  • Investors

  • Brands launching multiple SKUs

  • Sellers preparing to scale

 

Not ideal for:

  • Very small sellers testing a single SKU

  • Beginners who need basic research only

 

Choose this if:
You want a serious evaluation of whether your UK launch is worth the investment.

 

Do NOT choose this if:
You only need a simple price calculator.

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 8. Go-to-UK Strategic Plan — £1000

Pricing is fixed, as this is a complete roadmap.

What this service covers:
We build a step-by-step UK launch plan including product selection, compliance timeline, fulfilment path, marketing channels, budget expectations, and operational setup. The final document provides a clear launch sequence from pre-shipment to customer acquisition.

 

Ideal for:

  • Brands planning a full UK expansion

  • Teams needing a “playbook” for their entire launch

  • Sellers with multiple departments (marketing, logistics, operations)

 

Not ideal for:

  • Sellers with single-SKU testing

  • Dropshippers running low-investment trials

 

Choose this if:
You need a complete, structured roadmap for entering the UK market.

 

Do NOT choose this if:
You are not ready to invest in a full UK launch.

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