Three ways to work with Embergrove
Each service is built around a clear scope, a fixed price and a defined output. You choose the engagement that matches where your business is in its international planning.
Back to HomePreparation before departure
Every engagement begins the same way: we understand your business, agree the scope in writing, and gather the information needed before producing any output. We do not rush to conclusions.
We are clear about the boundary between advisory consulting — which is our work — and the specialised fields of customs brokerage, trade law and finance. Where those fields are relevant, we note it and help you find the right people.
Scope agreed in writing
Before any work starts, we confirm what is and is not included.
Evidence-based analysis
Market notes draw on public data, not assumptions or intuition alone.
Written deliverables
Every engagement ends with documents your team can use independently.
Your team owns the outcome
Plans are built to be carried forward by your leadership, not by us.
Export Readiness Review
RM 670 · Two to three weeks
A focused study to help a business understand how prepared it is to sell into a new country. We look at the product, the target market, available channels and the operational steps involved, using public information and your own records. You receive a clear readiness summary and sensible next steps. Suited to firms considering their first or next export market.
What you receive
- Written readiness summary covering product, market and channel fit
- Market note on the target country: trade conditions, buyer landscape
- Gaps and next steps set out plainly
- One review session with the advisory team
How it works
- 1Initial briefing: you describe your product, your candidate market and what you already know
- 2We analyse your readiness against the target market's requirements and conditions
- 3We deliver the written readiness summary and market note
- 4Review session: we walk through findings and answer questions
Best for: businesses at the exploring stage, considering whether and where to export
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Market Entry & Operations Plan
RM 3,350 · Four to six weeks
A structured engagement to plan a considered route into an overseas market, covering positioning, partner readiness and the operational arrangements involved. We help sequence the effort realistically and outline where specialist customs, finance or compliance support will be needed. The focus is a plan your team can deliver. Suited to firms ready to expand abroad deliberately.
What you receive
- Entry plan: positioning, channel approach, partner framework
- Operations outline: sequencing, resource requirements, specialist hand-offs
- Clear identification of where customs, legal and finance specialists are needed
- Leadership workshop to walk the plan with your decision makers
How it works
- 1Scoping session: target market confirmed, business context documented
- 2Research and analysis: market conditions, partner landscape, operational requirements
- 3Draft plan shared for review and comment
- 4Final plan delivered; leadership workshop conducted
Best for: businesses that have confirmed a target market and are ready to plan a deliberate entry
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Trade Advisory Retainer
RM 4,700 / month · Three to six months
An ongoing advisory arrangement supporting leadership through an export or international growth effort. We help review progress, support partner and operational decisions, and bring outside perspective at a steady pace, coordinating specialists where needed. Ownership stays with your team. Suited to firms wanting continuity across several months.
What you receive each month
- Scheduled review sessions (frequency agreed at start)
- Working notes summarising each session
- Guidance available between sessions for ad hoc questions
- Coordination of specialist referrals as matters arise
How it works
- 1Onboarding session: current state, near-term priorities, preferred rhythm
- 2Regular scheduled reviews aligned to your leadership calendar
- 3Working notes and guidance documents shared after each session
- 4Review at three months; continue or close depending on your situation
Best for: firms actively pursuing an international expansion over several months and wanting consistent outside perspective
Enquire about this serviceWhich service fits your situation?
| Feature | Export Readiness Review | Market Entry Plan | Advisory Retainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2–3 weeks | 4–6 weeks | 3–6 months |
| Price (RM) | 670 | 3,350 | 4,700 / month |
| Readiness summary | |||
| Market note | |||
| Entry plan | |||
| Operations outline | |||
| Ongoing scheduled reviews | |||
| Leadership workshop | |||
| Between-session guidance |
Consistent across every engagement
Client confidentiality
Information shared during an engagement is used only for that engagement. We do not discuss one client's situation with another.
Clear advisory limits
We advise on market understanding, partner readiness and operational planning. Customs, trade law and finance are for licensed specialists — we say so clearly when those topics arise.
Data sourcing transparency
Our market notes cite the sources used. We note gaps in available data rather than filling them with assertion.
Time commitments kept
Engagement timelines are stated at the start and we manage against them. If delays arise on our side, we communicate promptly.
Responsive during engagements
Questions submitted during an active engagement receive a response within one business day.
No pressure to extend
Each engagement is complete when its scope is done. We will describe continuation options if relevant, but we do not push for them.
Simple, stated prices in Malaysian Ringgit
Export Readiness Review
RM 670
Fixed · 2–3 weeks
- Readiness summary
- Market note
- Review session
Market Entry Plan
RM 3,350
Fixed · 4–6 weeks
- Entry plan
- Operations outline
- Leadership workshop
Advisory Retainer
RM 4,700
Per month · 3–6 months
- Scheduled reviews
- Working notes
- Between-session guidance
Not sure which service to start with?
Tell us where your business is in its international planning. We will suggest the most appropriate starting point — or simply say if we are not the right fit for your situation.
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