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		Examples of projects carried out by Headstart: English Recruitment Agency for IT-staff Set up a Dutch operation Headstart advised on location, licences and registrations needed, translated sector collective bargaining agreement, translated and advised on rental agreement for expatriate staff housing, advised on headhunters for local staff, advised on local PC support companies. Scottish Shipbuilder Considered setting up a ship repair unit in The Netherlands. Headstart found out all about the sector collective bargaining agreement and advised on employment contracts. US Business Information Company Review of all the major national markets in Europe, identification and evaluation of acquisition candidates and JV partners, and assistance with negotiations. American Manufacturer of Electronic Devices Downsizing - needed to close down one of their Dutch business units and make one person redundant. Headstart advised on the fastest and most cost effective way to carry out the downsizing, and obtained a dismissal license. Irish Tax Consultant Expansion of business into Continental Europe. Headstart advised on local partners. English Manufacturer and Retailer of Furniture Initial perspective on expansion into Continental Europe. Headstart researched market and competition. American Electronics Multinational Recruited Dutch representative. Headstart advised on local adaptation of international employment contract, and on health and safety legislation. UK Softdrinks Manufacturer Regular advice on human resources policy in the European office based in The Netherlands. Swiss Audio-Visual Installation Company Advice on legal format for Dutch establishment. Advice on employment conditions, employment contract, employee pension and disability insurance, finding suitable payroll administration company and assistance in opening bank account. Swedish Translation Software Developer Advice and support on set-up of satellite office with translators, regular advice on Human Resources issues. British cash transportation company Research on opportunities for establishment of an operation in the Netherlands. Negotiating with national authorities on license conditions. British fundraising services provider Advice and support on setting up Dutch operation. Advice on application of Dutch legislation. Recruitment of Dutch manager.