1. Who do you need around the table to start a successful business in Eastern Europe? By Dana Costache In partnership with REPTON GROUP April 24, 2008, NYC

2. Possible first steps Targeted country’s Embassy or Consulate; Targeted country’s Embassy or Consulate; Targeted country’s bi-lateral Chamber of Commerce (in the US); Targeted country’s bi-lateral Chamber of Commerce (in the US); Professional business consulting company with offices in the US and the targeted country; Professional business consulting company with offices in the US and the targeted country; Business connections; Business connections; Own research – www.securities.com Own research – www.securities.com

3. Define your purpose To invest in an existing business in the targeted country; To invest in an existing business in the targeted country; To bring your own company in the new targeted market; To bring your own company in the new targeted market; To partner with an international business that already functions in the targeted country; To partner with an international business that already functions in the targeted country; To start a joint venture with an innovative new business in the new country/market. To start a joint venture with an innovative new business in the new country/market.

4. Who you must have around the table Law firm; Law firm; Accounting/Tax firm; Accounting/Tax firm; Business Intelligence Firm; Business Intelligence Firm; Bank; Bank; PR firm; PR firm; Market research firm; Market research firm; Lobby firm; Lobby firm; Executive Search Firm. Executive Search Firm.