A request can combine two questions: who are the competitors, and should we enter this market? The first is research and the second is consulting. They are different deliverables, written differently and used differently. This page shows where the line falls, so that you ask for the one you need and can see when the other is the better next step.
Research reports what the reviewed sources show, structured and cited, and marks each finding as verified fact, inference, unavailable or client-provided. It stops before the decision. Consulting takes a decision, such as where to set up, whether to enter or how to structure operations, and works through options, trade-offs and assumptions. The two can go together, with research feeding the consulting question, but they are not the same service and the reports are not interchangeable.
If you are unsure, begin with the question in your own words. The scoping will show which of the two it is, or both in sequence.
Examples of how a topic splits. The research form is a question about facts; the consulting form is a question about what to do.
| Topic | Research question | Consulting question |
|---|---|---|
| A new country | Who are the competitors and distributors, and what do public sources say about them? | Is entering this country feasible for us, and in what order? |
| A structure | What do public records show about companies already operating in this field? | Which structure options are realistic for us, and what are the main risks? |
| Jurisdictions | How do competitors present themselves in each country, as their own material shows? | Which jurisdiction fits, and which cost categories should we expect? |
| An entry route | Which distributors appear to serve this territory, and with what evidence? | Which entry route is feasible, with its set-up steps and risks? |
| What you receive | A report with a source log, evidence classes and limits | An assessment with options, assumptions and trade-offs |
| Who decides | You, with the facts in front of you | You, with options and trade-offs in front of you |
Legal, tax and registration questions belong to qualified professionals and to other LATYNEX services.
Research: map the competitors, buyers and channels, then decide with the picture in hand.
Consulting first: the feasibility question frames what research is worth doing.
Research supplies the cited facts, and the recommendation stays with the people who must answer for it.
Research reports what can be established from public and provided sources. It is not a guarantee about a counterparty's future conduct and not legal advice.
Yes. They are separate engagements and can run in sequence.
No. It states findings and their limits, and the decision stays with you.
The scoping separates the factual part from the decision part and says so in writing.
No obligation. We read your request and reply with a straight answer.
Tell us what you need to find out and by when. We confirm scope before any work starts.
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