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Choose the service that matches the work.

Clear units, then scope where the work needs people, field time, sourcing, or execution.

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Demo brief

Try MarketLink with a short brief before paying for a full service.

PriceFree / demo requestOne free demo brief per request path. Paid access is separate.
Includes
  • Brief ID and progress tracking
  • Initial product or sourcing direction
  • Recommendation on the next paid step
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Product and market fit

Market intelligence diagnostic

A fixed-scope intelligence review for suppliers testing one product category in one primary East African market.

PriceUSD 1,200 / diagnosticPer one product category and one primary market. Additional categories, countries, translation, or field validation are scoped separately.
Includes
  • Demand, buyer profile, and channel-fit review
  • Product fit, price-position, and evidence-gap view
  • Go/no-go recommendation for the next paid step
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Channel validation

Channel entry sprint

A scoped project for suppliers ready to test distributors, dealers, fleets, workshops, or importers.

PriceStarting at USD 3,500 / sprintPer scoped channel-entry sprint. Final fee depends on category, country, channel type, outreach depth, and deliverables.
Includes
  • Market entry brief and channel target hypothesis
  • Shortlist logic for distributors, dealers, fleets, workshops, or importers
  • Approved outreach plan and follow-up tracker
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Retained market-building

Business development retainer

Monthly support for brands that want MarketLink to keep building the market after the entry scope is clear.

PriceStarting at USD 4,500 / monthBilled monthly with a three-month minimum. Success terms, samples, travel, and field activation budgets are agreed separately.
Includes
  • Monthly demand and channel updates
  • Buyer, dealer, or distributor pipeline support
  • Approved outreach and follow-up
Discuss retainer
On-the-ground validation

Field activation and visits

For suppliers that need MarketLink or local teams to validate opportunities physically across priority locations.

PricePre-funded field budgetSeparate from service fees. Travel, local facilitation, per diems, samples, event costs, and third-party costs are approved before work begins.
Includes
  • Visit plan for approved locations or channel targets
  • Local facilitation and field feedback capture
  • Visit notes, evidence gaps, and recommended follow-up
Discuss field plan
Launch execution

Distribution execution

For suppliers who want help moving from research into practical market launch and channel coordination.

PriceCustom proposal / execution scopeUsually combines setup fee, monthly retainer, field budget, and success-based commercial terms.
Includes
  • Route-to-market plan
  • Distributor or dealer introduction support
  • Launch coordination and market feedback
Request scoped proposal
Buyer sourcing

Buyer sourcing desk

For buyers who need help finding vehicles, fleets, machinery, suppliers, or serious trade options.

PriceQuoted per sourcing scopePriced per requirement after the asset, inspection needs, shortlist depth, and transaction support are clear.
Includes
  • Clear requirement review
  • Supplier or asset shortlist
  • Approved RFQ or sourcing follow-up
Submit sourcing brief