A member is a company who becomes associated with Dutcham by going through the membership process and who pays the right amount of contribution. A member has the right to the services and benefits as mentioned below. Why should I become a member? Becoming a member of Dutcham implies gaining access to a pool of scarce knowledge. Years of experience of provision of services to different types of companies has made Dutcham a large source of experiential knowledge about the Dutch and Brazilian market respectively as well as on particularities and the trade between both. Since both experiential knowledge and objective local-market knowledge are an absolute necessity to succeed when entering a new market such as Brazil, it is Dutcham's mission to assist its members by opening its doors to requests for both these types of knowledge. Another important advantage of becoming a member is gaining access to the business network which Dutcham represents. This network serves as a one-stop shopping effect since many service companies are associated to Dutcham; those members offering legal or any other kind of crucial services will, if approached through Dutcham, offer competing offers, resulting in an optimal price for the member demanding these services. Furthermore, during networking activities the opportunity arises to exchange business experiences and to share best-practices with other members. Dutcham provides a crucial coordenating role in this network. Last but not least, a member should realise that the membership advantages could grow as a result from the way it uses Dutcham's know-how and skills. Dutcham is open to ideas and suggestions and adopts a policy of flexibility and service-mindedness. This makes Dutcham an interesting partner on many occasions; more occasions than one might expect. How do I become a member?
