Professional international engagement services, delivered transparently
In addition to our community partnership work, Eastern Bridge provides a range of professional, fee-paid services for organisations seeking to engage with Asia in a structured, informed, and low-risk way.
These services are typically used by:
- Businesses
- Industry groups
- Education providers
- Organisations undertaking commercial or investment activity
They are offered separately from our community partnership work and are governed by clear commercial agreements.
At a glance
- Professional, fee-paid services delivered by Eastern Bridge Limited
- Separate from community partnership activities
- Clear scope, transparency, and accountability
- Designed to reduce risk and avoid costly mistakes
- Delivered by teams with deep Asia experience and networks
How paid services fit alongside our community work
Eastern Bridge’s primary role is to support community-level international relationships with local government, iwi and hapū, and schools.
From time to time, those relationships — or independent enquiries — lead to requests for professional services that sit outside community relationship management. These may include commercial, trade, investment, or organisational advisory work.
To protect trust and integrity:
- Community partnership work and paid services are clearly separated
- Paid services operate under separate agreements
- Councils, iwi, and schools are not financially liable for paid services
- Any fees or commissions are discussed and agreed in advance
This approach ensures transparency for all parties.
What our paid services are designed to do
International engagement in Asia requires careful preparation, cultural understanding, and realistic expectations.
Our paid services are designed to:
- Reduce commercial and reputational risk
- Improve decision-making and market selection
- Avoid common and costly mistakes
- Support long-term, relationship-based engagement
- Provide practical, on-the-ground capability
We do not promise outcomes that cannot be controlled, and we do not promote speculative or high-risk approaches.
Our service areas
Eastern Bridge’s paid services are grouped into the following areas. Each is explained in more detail on its own page.
Market Entry & Market Readiness
Supporting organisations to assess whether, when, and how to engage with Asian markets.
Includes:
- Market scoping and readiness assessments
- Market selection and strategic advice
- Cultural and commercial readiness training
Learn more: Market Entry & Market Readiness →
Partnership Identification & Due Diligence
Reducing risk by identifying suitable partners and assessing credibility and fit.
Includes:
- Partner identification and introductions
- Light due diligence services
- Relationship vetting and fit assessment
Learn more: Partnership Identification & Due Diligence →
Relationship Management & Representation
Providing continuity and in-market presence where required.
Includes:
- In-market relationship management
- Local representation and acting as agent in place
- Government and institutional liaison
Learn more: Relationship Management & Representation →
Trade, Sales & Commercial Facilitation
Supporting structured and realistic commercial engagement.
Includes:
- Trade facilitation and deal support
- E-commerce and pilot market entry
- Pricing and marketing positioning advice
Learn more: Trade & Commercial Facilitation →
Delegations, Trade Missions & On-the-Ground Engagement
Designing and delivering well-managed engagement activities.
Includes:
- Trade delegation design and delivery
- Inbound delegation hosting
Learn more: Delegations & Trade Missions →
Risk Management & Strategic Advisory
Helping organisations navigate complex environments.
Includes:
- Political and reputational risk advisory
- Ongoing strategic advisory
Learn more: Risk Management & Advisory →
Translation & Interpreting (Commercial)
Ensuring clarity in high-stakes commercial and institutional contexts.
Includes:
- Commercial translation
- Business and technical interpreting
Learn more: Translation & Interpreting →
Training for Staff & Boards
Building internal capability for international engagement.
Includes:
- Board and executive training
- Staff capability building
- Cross-cultural decision-making
Learn more: Training for Staff & Boards →
Fees and engagement
Paid services are:
- Scoped clearly in advance
- Priced transparently
- Governed by written agreements
Fees may be charged as:
- Fixed project fees
- Retainers
- Commission or success-based fees (where appropriate)
Indicative pricing is discussed directly and is not published on this site.
When paid services may not be appropriate
Eastern Bridge does not take on every piece of work.
We may decline or defer engagement where:
- Objectives are unrealistic
- Risk cannot be managed responsibly
- The work falls outside our capability or values
- Adequate resourcing is not available
This approach protects both our clients and our reputation.