Partnership for Development, Ukrainian Consulting Network

The Ukraine Consulting Network, established with the help of the International Finance Corporation (member of the World Bank), is the largest independent network of small business consulting companies in Ukraine. UCN encompasses 11 consulting companies opened over the last 5 years, each with its own geographic and professional specialties.

UCN’s Mission is to help Ukrainian companies grow and develop by providing high quality and affordable training in a variety of business and management topics, offering specialized consulting services and projects for enterprises, serving as a central source of business information, and assisting our clients in attracting investment. Whatever your size, whatever your profile, whatever your location, the Business Center Network is ready to help you improve your business.

Some of our Achievements
We have trained over 4,000 business managers around Ukraine
Have prepared over 100 business plans that have attracted over $10.9 million in investment for our clients
Have fulfilled over 3,000 requests for information and technical services

A Lugansk-based agribusiness, “Agroukrptakha,” obtained a poultry enterprise whose assets consisted of separate fenced territory on which were located 27 poultry farms and an abattoir facility with a processing line produced by the Dutch firm “Stork.” Subsequently, the firm was unable to grow its business further so management approached Interregional Fund “Business Center” for assistance.
After fully analyzing the company’s activities, Business Center experts took the firm’s management through intensive training in advanced business practices, developed a business strategy and prepared a business plan for restructuring of the enterprise which attracted Hr 500,000 of external financing. Currently, Interregional Fund “Business Center”continues to provide follow up services.
Business Center consultants are also engaged in a search for potential partners for the company’s next phase of development connected with raising animals for breeding purposes.

A Vinnytsia based soft drink producer, approached the Vinnytsia Consulting Center for intensive management training. The Consulting Center delivered dynamic, tailor-made programs for the company’s management in Business Planning, Budgeting, Marketing, and Financial Planning. This was followed up by helping the company expand into additional markets in Khmelnitsky, Ternopil, Kiev, Lviv and Zhitomir. Through cooperation with the Vinnytsia Consulting Center, company profits improved dramatically and their product range expanded from 5 to 14 brands.

A Khmelnitsky based ironmongery factory reached the limits of its outdated equipment, and could no longer maintain quality standards. The Khmelnitsky Business Center analyzed the factory’s operations, trained the management team in modern business methods and developed a business plan for the expansion and modernization of the company’s production. Based on the business plan, the Business Center was able to secure a DM 1.8mln loan from a German bank to obtain new equipment and modernize production. Today the company is highly profitable with 80% of sales exported to Europe.

PR & BTL Agency TALAN Communications, a subdivision of the PROVID/ BBDO advertising agency, expresses its gratitute to the Dnipropetrovsk Business Center for assistance in organizing and implementing advertising events to promote CUSSONS “E” in Dnipropetrovsk.
Thanks to the Business Center consultants’ abilities to find the best solutions to various situations, and their experience in dealing with retail outlets, all promotional activity was well executed, within established timeframes, and is very much appreciated. During the activity, sales of “E” increased by 140 times. We hope for further fruitful cooperation with the Dnipropetrovsk Business Center.

Yulia Belova
Manager, PR & BTL Agency TALAN Communications


What can the Ukraine Consulting Network offer you:

CONSULTING SERVICES:

The Ukraine Consulting Network has over 5 year’s experience in guiding clients through Ukraine’s rapidly evolving business environment. UCN has the tools and expertise to help companies realize greater efficiencies, maximize their potential and develop strategies for further growth.

Business planning, investment proposals, marketing strategies:
- Business plan development;
- Investment proposals;
- Market research;
- Strategic and tactical marketing;
- Project/ Product Feasibility studies (technical, production, implementation, etc.);
- Competitor analysis/ pricing strategies.


Financial analysis, accounting:
- Analysis of business’s financial performance, computer-based financial modeling and forecasts;
- Book-keeping and reporting in GAAP;
- Cost accounting;
- Budgeting for enterprises;
Advertising and Public Relations:
- Advertising campaign planning and development, copyright in advertising, marketing strategies;
- Organizing Public Relations campaigns and creation of a favorable corporate image;
- Advertising efficiency assessment;
- Mass media monitoring;
- Media planning.

Management:
- Business registration from A - Z;
- Development and improvement of organization structure;
- Personnel and Human Resource Management;
- Assessment, analysis and improvement of teamwork skills.

Other Services:
- Internet access;
- Professional recruitment services;
- Preparing analytical overviews on business issues;
- Logistical and office support for potential investors.


TRAINING COURSES AND SEMINARS:

The Ukraine Consulting Network offers some of the most professional, quality training solutions offered in Ukraine. UCN is ready to develop and customize any of the following programs to meet the needs of your business.

Management training:
- Business Planning;
- Financial Management;
- Budgeting for enterprises;
- Market Research: problems and techniques;
- Human Resource Management;
- Personnel Management.


Business Development:
- Marketing Tools for Small Businesses;
- Business Legal Issues;
- Advertising as a Marketing Tool: Theory and Practice;
- Creativity in Contemporary Advertising;
- The Art of Successful Sales;
- Financial Leasing in Ukraine;
- Risk Assessment and Management;
- Break-Even Analysis.


Information and Investment Services:
- Databases of Independents Producers in the CIS (80,000 entries);
- USA and Canada companies, “Thomas Register” (580,000 entries);
- BRE;
- “Yellow Pages Europe” (50,000 entries);
- Internet Searches;
- Information on credit lines available in Ukraine, Technical Assistance Projects and international organizations;
- Legal, regulatory and taxation information.