{"id":2329,"date":"2018-07-24T08:38:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T08:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dkmarketing.gr\/?p=2329"},"modified":"2018-07-24T08:38:48","modified_gmt":"2018-07-24T08:38:48","slug":"opportunities-greek-marketplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dkmarketing.gr\/en\/opportunities-greek-marketplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities in the Greek marketplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2330 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dkmarketing.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/athens-ruins-on-acropolis-800x494.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"109\" \/><br \/>\nIn the Greek marketplace, there are countless (big and small) business opportunities to enter.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nHere are some interesting investment opportunities and business ideas for starting a business in this country:<br \/>\n<u>Investing in the Greek Tourism Sector is a prime opportunity<\/u>.<br \/>\nGreece is among the top 20 destinations for tourists globally, so its tourism sector is vibrant! With more than 6,000 islands and islets, and 16,000 kilometers of coastline, this sector remains the most promising in Greece. Apart from big investments that can be made (such as buying or building a hotel), there are some unique <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2332 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dkmarketing.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/fb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"312\" height=\"166\" \/>ideas that can be fulfilled without such huge capital investments, such as: purchasing a Cruise Boat and pay professionals to operate it, building a Beach Front Bar and Restaurant that targets tourists and locals, serving both international and local cuisine, etc.<br \/>\n<u>Food and agricultural sector <\/u><br \/>\nAgriculture contributes 4% of the national <em>GDP<\/em>, almost double the European average. \u00a0Agricultural and food production is a major export sector in Greece, with Greek vegetables and fruits (such as tomatoes, oranges, kiwis, etc.) being on rising demand, consumed in several international markets.<br \/>\nWhy invest in this sector?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Greece\u2019s climate and geography sustain traditional high quality raw materials such as truffles and saffron that are sought after by the greatest Chefs.<\/li>\n<li>Greek cuisine is a \u201crepresentative\u201d of Mediterranean diet, one of the healthiest and most nutritional ones in the\u00a0world<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturers and processors are assisted by the Institute of Agriculture in developing innovative solutions to meet marketplace needs.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2333 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dkmarketing.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/thehomeissue_krokos-1024x585.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"176\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By investing in this sector, US businesses may provide know-how and capital access to Greek producers in order to maximize their competitiveness in the worldwide markets.<!--more--><br \/>\n<u>Marine Services and Shipping<\/u><br \/>\nThese sectors are not so affected by the overall Greek economic situation. Greece owns the largest merchant marine fleet globally while its strategic location and long coastline provide excellent opportunities for shipping and trade. There are needs to be filled such as safety and navigation equipment, anti-piracy solutions, software applications, insurance services, etc.\u00a0A \u00a0great opportunity for US companies looking for an entry into the Greek shipping market is the US pavilion at the annual international trade show <em>Posidonia<\/em> (held in Athens).<br \/>\n<u>Logistics<\/u><br \/>\nThere are numerous opportunities in the Greek logistics sector such as investments in regional airports, in logistics centers, in Greek ports, etc. First of all, the country stands\u00a0at the\u00a0crossroads of Europe,\u00a0Asia, and\u00a0Africa\u00a0connecting goods,\u00a0people,\u00a0and\u00a0cultures. Greek ship owners control the largest merchant fleet worldwide, and there is a competitive sea freight cost for transported containers.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2334 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dkmarketing.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/images-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"162\" \/><br \/>\nIn addition, Greek ports are strategically located, so regional logistics hubs can be easily developed. There is also a good transport Infrastructure, and some years ago <em>OLP SA<\/em> was acquired by <em>COSCO<\/em>. Finally, there are significant global logistics providers such as <em>DHL, Schenker,Kuhne&amp; Nageletc,<\/em> and a portfolio of a wide range of privatization of infrastructure projects.<br \/>\n<u>Energy<\/u><br \/>\nGreece is uniquely positioned at the crossroads between East and West.There is availability in renewable energy potential such as solar, hydro, wind, biomass and geothermal; combined with the large-scale infrastructure projects (Gas Pipelines, TAP-IGB-EastMed, oil explorationetc) it makes the country a key player in the formulation of the EU energy mix, providing significant investment opportunities in all forms of energy!<br \/>\n<u>Information and Communication Technology<\/u><br \/>\nA quite promising sector is the Greek Information and Communication Industry. In recent years, many start-up companies have been launching innovative business concepts and ideas by creating new products, services and applications which has led to the formulation of an emerged industry. On the other hand, some of the largest worldwide companies such as <em>Oracle<\/em> and <em>Nokia-Siemens<\/em> have announced important\u00a0investm<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2335 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dkmarketing.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/computer-hardware-cpu-electronic-chip-electronics-hardware-labyrinth-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"219\" \/>ent initiatives relating to Greece. Furthermore, Greek engineers have topped the <em>ITU\/ICT<\/em> development index, and concerning new technologies Greeks are very adaptive! There are many options to enter the Greek <em>ICT<\/em> market such as Data centers,\u00a0Start-up communities, Software Product Development\u00a0Assembly of <em>ICT<\/em> devices, etc.<br \/>\n<u>Establish a Pharmaceutical Company<\/u><br \/>\nPharmaceutical Sector in Greece is one of the most thriving industries! Before opening a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, a US business should be a retailer or wholesaler of pharmaceutical products. Having the know-how to invest in combination with hard work, one can easily expand and become a manufacturer.<br \/>\n<u>Beauty and Personal Care<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2336 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dkmarketing.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/promocta_copy_143394_11738842.img_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"262\" \/><\/u><br \/>\nBig US companies such as <em>Procter &amp; Gamble<\/em> and <em>Est\u00e9e Lauder<\/em> have strong presence in Greece where the majority of overseas beauty products come. In addition, comparing to previous years, Greek consumers prefer buying their beauty products online, which creates an opening for new market entrants!<br \/>\n<u>Investing in Marble Production<\/u><br \/>\nMarble mining production in Greece can be a profitable choice. A factory can be easily established without acquiring any license to operate. There is a need to create a partnership with a professional real estate contractor so that a US company can be their marble supplier.<br \/>\nThere are Small Business Investment opportunities \u00a0in the Greek marketplace, as well, that <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2337 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dkmarketing.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2616_mg_2216.640x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"213\" \/>can provide US business with challenges and\u00a0opportunities\u00a0arising from the new competitive economic environment; and some of them may be the opportunity of a lifetime!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Greek marketplace, there are countless (big and small) business opportunities to enter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5543,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[9,20,21,12],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.4 - 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