+91 9650477455
hemant@dreamcatcher.org.in
What We Do
One Stop Shop for Direct Selling Companies Wanting to Establish Business in India
Market Dynamics and Business Potential
Market Study
Dreamcatcher is your “go to partner” for understanding the Indian market from an International direct selling company’s perspective. We will provide you with an overview of the Indian direct selling market covering areas that will impact your decision to establish business in India.
Parameters and Data Points Covered in the Overview
- Macro snapshot of economic and demographic indicators
- Direct selling opportunity and environment in India covering industry size, key drivers of growth and the challenges one needs to watch out against
- How has the social media revolution impacted the way this business is done? What are the opportunities and how does one leverage these to drive the business?
- Acceptability of your products in Indian market will a play big role in how quickly your business ramps up. We will provide you with the evaluation and latest data on the size and growth of product categories that interest you
Regulatory Landscape
We will provide you with an over-view of the regulatory landscape in India with respect to direct selling business. This would layout the road map for the regulatory compliances and approvals.
Competitive Landscape
Which are the major direct selling companies operating in India and what has been their journey and their contribution to the industry revenue? What are the product categories they sell? A new entrant has the advantage to learn from the successes and challenges of others. What are the learnings from the successes & failures of past entrants?
Timeline for Launching Business and Investment Required
Each country has its unique business and regulatory environment which impacts the time required to establish business. We understand this for India and will help you develop the roadmap and timeline for establishing business in India, along with the investments involved.
Business Potential and 5 Year Revenue Forecast
India offers a huge untapped business potential for direct selling industry. How you leverage this opportunity would depend on factors like products, compensation plan, launch strategy, efforts of your leaders and staff, etc.. We will work with you to develop a robust business plan with a 5 year revenue forecast.
Setting up the Corporate Entity
Evaluating Options for Setting up the Corporate Entity
What are the options for corporate structures and what are their respective advantages and disadvantages. Answering all your queries pertaining to share capital requirement, repatriation of capital and profits, contracting, intellectual property, employment and human resources, taxation and import duties, etc..
Establishing the Corporate Entity
Identifying the most appropriate corporate law firm to work with you for setting up the corporate entity.
Statutory Approvals and Compliances
Providing comprehensive advise on the various statutory approvals, registrations and licenses that would be required.
Operationalizing the Corporate Entity and Creating Business Infrastructure
Indian Direct Selling Guidelines
Direct selling guidelines published by the government of India define the framework within which all direct selling companies need to operate. Evaluating your business model and compensation plan for compliance with these guidelines and, suggesting workable options in areas of noncompliance.
Product Consulting
Selecting the correct product portfolio is very critical to achieving faster penetration, both with respect to depth and width. It helps distributors find new customers, as well as, sustain and nurture existing ones.
We can help you evaluate your existing product portfolio for suitability with the Indian consumers. We can guide you in selecting products suitable for your business model, distributor profile and target consumers. If you need additional products, we can connect you with product developers and manufacturers in India whose processes and GMPs match up to international standards. We can also assist you in negotiating best rates and delivery schedules. Guiding and assisting you with respect to product registrations and approvals.
Market Research
If you would like to conduct market research to get a better understanding of the Indian consumer and direct seller, we can connect you with the major market research agencies in India and support you in conducting these researches.
Logistics and Distribution
Logistics and distribution efficiencies and costs play a very important role in business ramp-up and profitability. These can become game changers in today’s competitive environment. We can guide and support you in creating infrastructure for import, storage and distribution of products, which can become your competitive advantage in India.
Marketing
Each country is unique with respect to its demographics, socio-economic conditions, cultural factors, etc.. Direct selling is “people’s business” and therefore understanding the uniqueness of these factors will play a major role in developing your marketing strategy for India….. “one size fits all” does not work. We can help you understand these so that you get a better understanding of: Who is your target audience? What appeals to them? What should be your messaging? What separates you from the other players?
Based on the above we can help you draw-up and execute the digital marketing strategy and social media outreach.
Executive Recruiting
Competent executive team is extremely critical for the success of business. Proven track-record in direct selling industry is vital and can’t be overemphasized. On account of our association with the direct selling industry, as well as, with the best recruiters of direct selling executives, we can help you build an executive team which has the ability and the energy to deliver great business results.
Launching Business
This is “where the rubber meets the road”. All the good work explained so far comes to naught, if the business does not get off to a flying start from day 1. For this we need to have a series of well-coordinated “pre-launch activities”. We will work with you in developing and executing these.
Distributor Recruitment
Your leaders from other markets would probably start working in India a couple of months before the launch of business. We can support and guide them in these efforts because we understand the dynamics of the Indian market.
We can also support you in recruiting experienced network marketing leaders, who will quickly build robust networks and lay the strong foundation for accelerated business growth.
Post-Launch Support
In the initial phase, post launch of business, you may need a partner to support your local team. There can be no one better than Hemant Singh (Managing Partner, Dreamcatcher) to work with you. He has very successfully led major direct selling companies in India. He has also turned around stagnant and declining direct selling businesses to revolutionary growths.
What We Do
One Stop Shop for Direct Selling Companies Wanting to Establish Business in India
Market Dynamics and Business Potential
Market Study
Dreamcatcher is your “go to partner” for understanding the Indian market from an International direct selling company’s perspective. We will provide you with an overview of the Indian direct selling market covering areas that will impact your decision to establish business in India.
Parameters and Data Points Covered in the Overview
- Macro snapshot of economic and demographic indicators.
- Direct selling opportunity and environment in India covering industry size, key drivers of growth and the challenges one needs to watch out against.
- How has the social media revolution impacted the way this business is done? What are the opportunities and how does one leverage these to drive the business?
- Acceptability of your products in Indian market will a play big role in how quickly your business ramps up. We will provide you with the evaluation and latest data on the size and growth of product categories that interest you.
Regulatory Landscape
We will provide you with an over-view of the regulatory landscape in India with respect to direct selling business. This would layout the road map for the regulatory compliances and approvals.
Competitive Landscape
Which are the major direct selling companies operating in India and what has been their journey and their contribution to the industry revenue? What are the product categories they sell? A new entrant has the advantage to learn from the successes and challenges of others. What are the learnings from the successes & failures of past entrants?
Timeline for Launching Business and Investment Required
Each country has its unique business and regulatory environment which impacts the time required to establish business. We understand this for India and will help you develop the roadmap and timeline for establishing business in India, along with the investments involved.
Business Potential and 5 Year Revenue Forecast
India offers a huge untapped business potential for direct selling industry. How you leverage this opportunity would depend on factors like products, compensation plan, launch strategy, efforts of your leaders and staff, etc.. We will work with you to develop a robust business plan with a 5 year revenue forecast.
Setting up the Corporate Entity
Evaluating Options for Setting up the Corporate Entity
What are the options for corporate structures and what are their respective advantages and disadvantages. Answering all your queries pertaining to share capital requirement, repatriation of capital and profits, contracting, intellectual property, employment and human resources, taxation and import duties, etc..
Establishing the Corporate Entity
Identifying the most appropriate corporate law firm to work with you for setting up the corporate entity.
Statutory Approvals and Compliances
Providing comprehensive advise on the various statutory approvals, registrations and licenses that would be required.
Operationalizing the Corporate Entity and Creating Business Infrastructure
Indian Direct Selling Guidelines
Direct selling guidelines published by the government of India define the framework within which all direct selling companies need to operate. Evaluating your business model and compensation plan for compliance with these guidelines and, suggesting workable options in areas of noncompliance.
Product Consulting
Selecting the correct product portfolio is very critical to achieving faster penetration, both with respect to depth and width. It helps distributors find new customers, as well as, sustain and nurture existing ones.
We can help you evaluate your existing product portfolio for suitability with the Indian consumers. We can guide you in selecting products suitable for your business model, distributor profile and target consumers. If you need additional products, we can connect you with product developers and manufacturers in India whose processes and GMPs match up to international standards. We can also assist you in negotiating best rates and delivery schedules. Guiding and assisting you with respect to product registrations and approvals.
Market Research
If you would like to conduct market research to get a better understanding of the Indian consumer and direct seller, we can connect you with the major market research agencies in India and support you in conducting these researches.
Logistics and Distribution
Logistics and distribution efficiencies and costs play a very important role in business ramp-up and profitability. These can become game changers in today’s competitive environment. We can guide and support you in creating infrastructure for import, storage and distribution of products, which can become your competitive advantage in India.
Marketing
Each country is unique with respect to its demographics, socio-economic conditions, cultural factors, etc.. Direct selling is “people’s business” and therefore understanding the uniqueness of these factors will play a major role in developing your marketing strategy for India….. “one size fits all” does not work. We can help you understand these so that you get a better understanding of: Who is your target audience? What appeals to them? What should be your messaging? What separates you from the other players?
Based on the above we can help you draw-up and execute the digital marketing strategy and social media outreach.
Executive Recruiting
Competent executive team is extremely critical for the success of business. Proven track-record in direct selling industry is vital and can’t be overemphasized. On account of our association with the direct selling industry, as well as, with the best recruiters of direct selling executives, we can help you build an executive team which has the ability and the energy to deliver great business results.
Launching Business
This is “where the rubber meets the road”. All the good work explained so far comes to naught, if the business does not get off to a flying start from day 1. For this we need to have a series of well-coordinated “pre-launch activities”. We will work with you in developing and executing these.
Distributor Recruitment
Your leaders from other markets would probably start working in India a couple of months before the launch of business. We can support and guide them in these efforts because we understand the dynamics of the Indian market.
We can also support you in recruiting experienced network marketing leaders, who will quickly build robust networks and lay the strong foundation for accelerated business growth.
Post-Launch Support
In the initial phase, post launch of business, you may need a partner to support your local team. There can be no one better than Hemant Singh (Managing Partner, Dreamcatcher) to work with you. He has very successfully led major direct selling companies in India. He has also turned around stagnant and declining direct selling businesses to revolutionary growths.