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ProMade - at a glance


  • What do we do better than other business consultancies?

    We have hands-on experience and know what we’re doing. Our clients confirm it. We develop ideas together with our clients as equal partners—whether the focus is strategy, positioning, business development, Gateway to Germany, start-up and investment, organization and processes, or succession and handover. 

    Our portfolio is very diverse. 


    What sets us apart is our long-term support:

    We don’t disappear once the strategy is on paper. We implement it, make adjustments and support you over the long term. 

  • Which industries and areas do we cover?

    We work across industries, with a focus on manufacturing, small and medium-sized businesses, technology companies and international markets. 


    Our areas of expertise include market entry, business development, sales, organizational development, corporate strategy, process optimization, change management and business succession. 

  • Do we focus on specific types of businesses?

    We work primarily with small and medium-sized enterprises, manufacturing companies, technology-focused industrial companies, startups and international businesses. 

    We have more than 30 years of experience in these areas. 


    We support companies through periods of growth, restructuring, international expansion, and succession or ownership transitions. 

  • Why are SMEs so important to Germany?

    According to IfM Bonn (Institute for SME Research), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 55.7% of the total net value added by all companies in Germany. (Figure from 2022). SMEs form the backbone of the German economy and employ more than 70% of the workforce.


    We want to help strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises and position them for the future. With our help, it becomes easier to meet today’s challenges: we provide support in sales development, strategy and management, business development, organization and processes, and business development. Since SMEs often lack the capacity to implement these changes, we are also actively involved in this area and provide operational support to these companies.


    he SME sector includes both independent SMEs and large family-owned businesses. According to the IfM Bonn (Institute for SME Research in Bonn), more than 3.4 million companies in Germany—that is, 99% of private-sector companies—are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises under the European Commission’s definition of SMEs.


    SMEs include both independent small and medium-sized businesses and large family-owned companies. According to IfM Bonn (the Institute for SME Research in Bonn), more than 3.4 million companies in Germany—99% of all private-sector businesses—meet the European Commission’s definition of small and medium-sized enterprises. 

  • What is the MITTELSTAND.PRAXIS.Forum?

     The MITTELSTAND.PRAXIS.Forum is THE industry gathering for business owners, executives and specialists from the manufacturing sector in the greater Aschaffenburg area. It brings together inspiring talks on topics that matter to business leaders today with opportunities to connect and network.   


     Looking for new business contacts in the Rhine-Main region? Do you enjoy open dialogue and exchanging experience with people in your industry? Then the MITTELSTAND.PRAXIS.Forum is for you.  


    The forum takes place twice a year and has become a fixture in the calendar. Missed it? Get in touch! 

  • Do you have references?

    You can find details of successful client projects on our website under Best Practices. 


ProMade - how we work


  • We bring real-world experience!

    Our focus is explicitly on the practical implementation of projects. We support sales force development, go-to-market processes, market entry, change processes, and organizational development—including at the operational level!


    In doing so, we manage projects, optimize processes, and guide implementation. Everything takes place on an equal footing. Our clients always retain their freedom to make decisions.


    We don’t disappear once the concept is in place! We support you until your company is back on a steady course.

  • How do we support organizations through change?

    Our work with companies undergoing restructuring, restructuring projects at US firms, the launch of new business areas during the automotive and tooling crises, and supporting companies through different stages of growth (from 2 employees to 60, or from 35 to 150) are just a few examples of our experience in this field. We know from experience what we’re talking about.


    Transformation and strategic realignment are essential to staying competitive. Our team brings over 30 years of hands-on experience and transformation expertise, making us well equipped to help. 


    We support both leaders and teams throughout the change process. We establish clear responsibilities, ensure stable processes and maintain transparent communication throughout implementation. 

  • What do sales development and business development involve?

    We don’t just talk—we have a wealth of practical experience to show for it. We have developed and established over 40 markets, both nationally and internationally. We have also successfully launched two of our own companies. Both companies remain highly successful to this day.


    Since we come from a practical background, we roll up our sleeves when things get serious. We don’t just walk away after laying out the theory; we won’t leave you in the lurch—we’ll be right there to support you until everything is running smoothly again.


  • How do we approach sales development?

    We put decades of experience to work for our clients’ success. We develop tailored sales and market development strategies for new markets, industries and products. 


    To do this, we analyze target audiences, build sales channels, acquire and reactivate customers, and provide hands-on sales support. Our focus is on driving sustainable growth and delivering measurable business results. 


    We don’t just develop the concepts you need—we help put them into action. We don’t disappear once the theory is in place; we stay by your side for as long as needed. 

  • What does “Gateway to Germany” mean?

    We apply our decades of practical experience, gained both domestically and abroad, to best serve our clients here as well.


    Through our “Gateway to Germany” program, we guide international companies through their market entry in Germany. We assist with establishing a presence, market positioning, and building sales structures, and we make our partner networks available.


    In doing so, we also address organizational and strategic issues. The aim is to build a successful and sustainable business in Germany. We want you to achieve long-term success in Germany.


ProMade - Matchmaking


  • What does matchmaking mean?

    We connect you with the right partners so you can tap into new business opportunities. To do this, we use our own constantly growing network of small and medium-sized enterprises and industrial companies.


    Our focus is on the manufacturing sector, including mechanical engineering, machining, forming, metalworking, welded assemblies, plastics technology, toolmaking, and automation.


    We take a multidirectional approach: Whether you’re looking for new customers, suppliers, or collaboration partners domestically or abroad—we’ll connect you with the right contacts.


    To do this, we’ll either feature you as a premium partner in our network or simply include you as part of our network.

  • Who can join us, and how?

    We’d be happy to include you in our matchmaking network.

    There are two options for this:


    1) Piggyback: We always have you with us!


    As our piggyback partner, we always bear you in mind and consider you when suitable needs and business opportunities arise. We also actively introduce you as a potential partner during relevant discussions.


    With this option, we do not conduct targeted sales activities on your behalf.


    2) Premium Partner: We actively seek out customers for you!


    As part of our Go-Live Sales packages, we handle active sales and marketing tasks for you: from targeted customer outreach and scheduling appointments to providing support during client meetings, preparing proposals, and negotiating contracts.


    As a Premium Partner, you’ll also receive your own dedicated presentation page on our matchmaking network. You will receive an example on request.
     

  • What are the requirements for both options?

    Both options require clear positioning, with defined capabilities, target markets and customer groups. We’d be happy to develop these together with you.

    You can upgrade from Option 1) Piggyback to Go-Live (Premium) at any time. 

  • Who is matchmaking for?

    Are you looking for qualified suppliers or specialized manufacturing expertise?


    Our matchmaking service is aimed at

    industry and the manufacturing sector, such as mechanical engineering, machining, forming, metalworking, welded assemblies, plastics technology, toolmaking, and automation.


    Are you looking for new customers?


    We also reach out to manufacturing companies and technical specialists who want to present their services to potential customers and establish new business contacts. We clarify the specific match between needs and service profiles in advance.  

  • What are the benefits of matchmaking?

    Through our matchmaking, we specifically bring together business partners with a clear professional fit. This allows your expertise to complement each other, and by combining resources and know-how, you can leverage synergies. Through partnerships, you strengthen your market position and financial stability. 


    You gain access to new markets and potential customers. In the process, partners combine their strengths, make solutions more efficient, and thereby achieve better results. By strategically combining existing technical expertise and capacities, you gain the opportunity to tap into untapped potential.



    All business partners benefit from targeted matchmaking.

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