Knowledge Nomads Tailor-made Global Research Solution Company brochure

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After 4 years of university research, internships,

entrepreneurial activities, fulfillment of several leadership

positions and eventually graduation, we decided not to take

the expected route. Instead of starting to work for a single

company we decided to really broaden our horizons. As a

result of brainstorm sessions and the refining of our ideas

we came up with the “Knowledge Nomads” concept. The

concept comprises tailor-made research solutions for

international oriented companies. We are dedicated to offer

our customers valuable knowledge at a sharp price.

Based upon our academic backgrounds, research skills and experiences gained abroad we are able to offer tailor-made field-research solutions for international oriented companies.

Price of the research

Table of Contents

Time frame of the research

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“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

3 The concept

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7 Meet the Nomads

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“We can provide your company

with daring new ideas”

“The research is fully customized to the wishes of

our customer, this means maximal value for the

company.”

What do we offer?

We are young, flexible, smart, ambitious and able to offer

you the best global research solutions possible for the

sharpest price around. All research is tailor-made and as a

result we are able to answer specific research questions for

companies in the global context. Since we are open

minded, not tied to any company and just graduated at the

Universiteit van Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit

Amsterdam, we can provide your company with daring new

ideas and recommendations in a challenging environment.

Our main expertise is setting up and conducting customized

research by matching it to your company specific needs.

Please keep in mind that the research possibilities mentioned

on page 6 can be extended or adjusted to match companies

needs and wishes.

The Knowledge Nomads Concept

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The price depends on: • Proximity Research

Location • Duration • Methodology

Price indication

The estimated price includes the following elements:

§ Travel costs: Visa, (domestic/international)

flights, urban transport.

§ Housing expenses: Hotel at reasonable costs,

which offers good working conditions.

§ Daily budget: food and beverages

§ Other costs: printing, phone costs, etc.

Based up on research experience a price indication of

between € 13.500 and 20.000 is justified. However this is

just an indication based upon two researchers doing 4

weeks full time research and 2 weeks of preparatory

desk research. Logically the location and thereby the

cost of living fluctuates per country and in turn

influences the price of the research. In addition, a third

researcher may be desirable to encounter the scope of

the research. We have a broad range of motivated and

highly skilled people in our network

“We are able to offer our customers

the sharpest price around”

“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”

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Time frame of the research

Time Frame

Phase 1) – Appointment: When a company shows

interest a meeting will be arranged. The purpose of the

meeting is to get to know the company and introduce

our-selves in order to align expectations. In addition,

during this meeting the context, cost, design and scope

of the research will be discussed.

Phase 2) – Research proposal: The outcomes of the

meeting will be incorporated into a detailed proposal,

which will include all aspects considering research

possibilities as well as an indication of the costs made. If

the research proposal does not align with company

expectations adjustments can be made.

Phase 3) – Go / No Go: A contract will be send if the

research proposal meets expectations and there is joint

agreement to conduct field research abroad.

Phase 4) – Desk research: During the desk research

phase all preparations necessary to conduct field

research abroad will be made. For example, this

includes insights about the company, its market and

expertise as well as information about the area abroad

under investigation.

Phase 5) – Field research: During the field research data

will be collected by means of qualitative and/or

quantitative research methods. The data collected will

be carefully analysed and incorporated into the final

report.

Phase 6) – Presentation of the results: The outcomes of

the research will be presented and incorporated into a

final report.

“Our aim is to conduct the

research as efficient as possible.”

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Examples of possible research solutions

Examples of possible research:

Competitor analyses: Compare the strengths and

weaknesses of your company to competitors. Investigate

possible threats to your business and provide the latest

insight into (new) opportunities.

Market research: We are able to collect data about

markets and customers to provide understanding of

customers needs and wants, market trends and business

opportunities

Sector analyses: Includes research into your company’s

industry. For example we are able to investigate industry

standards.

(Out) Sourcing possibilities: For example we are able to

investigate whether it is interesting for your company to

make a deal with a local manufacturer or open a new

factory into the country under investigation.

Trade possibilities: We are able to analyse trade (import

as well as export) processes and procedures.

Research Methods

In order to answer research

questions a quantitative,

qualitative or a mixed

approach is used. In more

detail the following research

methods can be used:

1. Conducting interviews

2. Making observations

3. Collect and analyse data

by sending out surveys.

4. Studying documents and

analysing case studies.

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Martijn Wijsmuller

Scheldestraat 54-3

1078 GM Amsterdam, The

Netherlands

(+31) 628714843

m.f.wijsmuller@knowledge-

nomads.com

MSc International

Management and Marketing

Dutch

Daan Meerdink

Rustenburgerstraat 371

1072 GT Amsterdam, the

Netherlands

(+31) 620028909

d.meerdink@knowledge-

nomads.com

MSc Corporate Strategy

and Organization

Dutch

Meet the Nomads

Contact Knowledge Nomads Company email: info@knowledge-nomads.com Company phone#: +31 628714843 Company website: http://www.knowledge-nomads.com Postal address: Scheldestraat 54-III, 1078 GM Amsterdam, The Netherlands