Patatam, online retailer of second-hand clothing
Helping your business prosper in the UK
Case Studies
Who? Patatam.co.uk, leading French online retailer of second-hand clothing
Our services: Market entry, business set up and operational marketing
Our USPs: Advenia managed the launch of the company from the establishment to the growth in the UK.
Our mission:
- Helping the client to establish the business in the UK (bank account, legal services, administration, localisation)
- Assisting the company in its recruitment process
- Researching the direct and indirect competition and potential partners
- Establishing and implementing the communication strategy including social media management
- Coordinating with local partners including PR activities
- Creating an attractive image of the company across the UK
- Representing the company’s interests in the UK
Advenia has been a key partner of our success in the UK. The very dedicated team understood our business and our expectations right away, which allowed them to find solution to every problem we might have faced. We will keep on trusting them to help us grow our business in the future. Eric Gagnaire, Co-founder
21construction, main contractor in commercial fit-out and building refurbishment.
Who? 21construction, main contractor in commercial fit-out and building refurbishment
Our services: Sales representation and operational marketing
Our USP: Advenia added value by assisting in many areas outside the marketing remit.
Our mission:
- Establish the company as a fast-growing reputable brand to consultants and clients
- Communicating the company’s progress in a subtle and intelligent way
- Building a reputable brand by spreading word in the right quarters about the company’s progress
- Creating a fresh, attractive image for the company
- Targeting and addressing the client’s key strengths and weaknesses
- Managing the rebranding strategy and implementation
- Spreading the new image internally and externally (online and off-line)
- Leading the company to a £47 million turnover after just six years in business
It is very unusual to find consultancy services as sincere and 100% trustworthy as Advenia’s. Their support has been indispensable to our rapid growth. Keith Ashcroft,Director
Ninkasi Fabriques, a craft brewery.
Who? Ninkasi Fabriques, a craft brewery.
Our service: Lead generation, distributor search
Our USP: Understanding of the client’s needs. Quick comprehension and assessment of the craft-beer market, its size, trends and main actors.
Our mission:
- Lead generation
- Organising meetings
- Assisting the client during negotiations
- We’ve organised several highly relevant meetings for the client
- They have 2 ongoing discussions with potential distributors
Advenia has been a partner of choice and efficient at all stages of the mission. The preparative work was of high quality, the support during meetings has been very appreciable and the final report featured everything we expected. Matthieu Mahé, Export Manager
French professional association dedicated to mechanical engineering industries
Who? Fédération des Industries Mécaniques (FIM), French professional association dedicated to mechanical engineering industries
Our service: Market entry – Providing office space, domiciliation and individual coaching.
Our USP: Our experience in Business Development in the UK, office location (Kings Cross, Central London).
Our mission:
- Coaching and advising the volunteers in their day-to-day professional projects, knowledge sharing.
- Two volunteers have been awarded “Best SME VIE” by the French Government agency Business France in 2015 and 2017.
With Advenia, we are guaranteed an efficient and qualitative collaboration. Anne De La Salle, International Affairs Chief Department
Laudescher, Industrial manufacturer of architectural solutions
Who? Laudescher, Industrial manufacturer of architectural solutions
Our service: Sales representation and operational marketing
Our USP: Knowledge of the construction and fit-out UK market.
Our mission:
- Market study, including regulations, to help define their strategy in the UK
- Lead generation
- Partners & distributors search
- Marketing support including obtaining RIBA accreditation (Royal Institute of British Architects)
With its excellent knowledge of the construction market, Advenia’s support has been essential for our development in the UK market. Mathieu Poulain, European Sales Manager
IBDG contracted us on behalf of a US law firm.
Who? IBDG contracted us on behalf of a US law firm.
Our service: Lead generation – Meeting organisation
Our USP: French market knowledge, qualified targeting and high reporting skills.
Our mission:
- Identify, qualify and contact French drone companies in need of legal advice in the US market.
- Arrange qualified meetings during the Paris Air Show 2017.
“Advenia has reached out to a really comprehensive number of appropriate contacts, and the result is good – especially considering what a niche area this company works in.
The report is extremely well structured also.” Terry Potter Project Director IBDG
Azoya International Ltd, Cross-border e-Commerce solution provider to China
Who? Azoya International Ltd, Cross-border e-Commerce solution provider to China
Our service: Sales Representation and Operational marketing
Our USP: Advenia’s experience in business development and its ability to develop our network.
Our mission:
- Representing Azoya in the UK, including business development activities from lead generation to contract closing.
- Visit and sponsor events
- Network with top eCommerce retailers
- PR coordination
- Established the brand in the UK retail industry
- Contract signed with a top eTailer
Advenia's expertise has been valuable for our business development in the UK. They've helped us understand our target market. The team is very professional, trustworthy and I would definitely recommend them to any company who is looking to target the UK market. Stéphane Rouquette France and UK Managing Director
La Boule obut, Leading manufacturer of pétanque boules.
Who? La Boule obut, Leading manufacturer of pétanque boules.
Our service: Lead generation – Meeting organisation
Our USP: Working with a local agency enables, after some exchanges about the mission’s requirements, to target better our prospective clients, save time and being supported.
Our mission:
- Market study
- Building a target list of qualified prospects
- Lead generation
- Qualified meetings organisation
- Support during the meetings
- Report writing
- Led to the signature with a new distributor in the UK and the establishment of several new partnerships.
We've been convinced very quickly by Advenia's professionalism. We only had very little time to spend in the UK but meetings were perfectly orchestrated in a convivial atmosphere. I highly recommend this agency. Guylaine Charvet, Sales Team Manager
