Fargate in the media

Swiss Export Journal31.12.2019

Cross-border e-commerce
Success factors


Swiss Export Journal01.01.2019

Export successes are often a matter of luck.
But this luck can be favoured.


EVZ club magazine15.09.2018

Digital market leader
Fargate manages the strategic digitization project of a Swiss ice-hockey club


EVZ club magazine01.05.2018

Digital transformation
Fargate manages the strategic digitization project of a Swiss ice-hockey club


SCAUT brochure01.06.2017

Industrializing the underground
Fargate manages the start-up phase of an innovative competence center


Sonntagszeitung05.03.2017

Low-risk transfer to Romania
Swiss SMEs outsource their production to a German-speaking plant


HLP Booklet01.09.2016

Other countries, other ideas of morality
Why the 150 Fargate agents should be «ticking» in as similar a way as possible


Swiss Export Journal01.04.2016

Business opportunities in the Baltic States
The Fargate agent on site presents export opportunities for Swiss SMEs


BILANZ29.03.2016

The strong franc inspires advisors
Swiss SMEs shift their production to the east


Swiss Export Journal01.01.2015

Australia: Geographically far away, but culturally close
Export opportunities for Swiss SMEs in Australia


Swiss Export Journal01.10.2014

The ten pursuers of the BRICS countries
Emerging export markets in the slipstream of the big four


Swiss Export Journal01.07.2014

Canada – target country for Swiss subsidaries
The Fargate agent in Canada presents export opportunities for Swiss SMEs.


Swiss Export Journal01.04.2014

Relocation of production to the east
How Swiss producers can internationalize their processes


Swiss Export Journal01.01.2014

Economic development and business potential in Russia
The Fargate agent in Russia presents export opportunities for Swiss SMEs


PostFinance01.11.2013

Carefully select your export target countries
Criteria for selecting suitable export markets


Swiss Export Journal01.10.2013

Recognize market signals early on
Criteria for selecting suitable export markets


Unternehmerzeitung13.09.2013

Switzerland stands for quality
Interview with Daniel Isler


Swiss Export Journal01.07.2013

Swiss fragrances for Russian women
Fargate supports a Swiss perfume manufacturer when exporting to Russia


Swiss Export Journal01.01.2013

Foothold for foreign expansion
The advantages of on-site export agencies


Le Temps30.11.2012

Silence, on drague les Helvètes
Fargate provides target markets for Swiss SME’s foreign sales partners


Wirtschaftsmagazin13.11.2012

Innovation – Key to success
Entrepreneurship moderated by Daniel Isler at Bucher Schörling


Swiss Export Journal01.10.2012

Japan – a forgotten economic power
The Fargate agent in Japan presents export opportunities for Swiss SMEs.

Volkswirtschaft01.09.2012

Fargate as an entrepreneurial door-opener to Asian markets
Portrait of Fargate and its worldwide network


Tagesanzeiger02.08.2012

Make or Buy – Using a strong franc
Fargate supports Swiss SMEs with internationalization in Eastern Europe


Tagesanzeiger01.08.2012

Other countries, other customs
Fargate can analyze and compare up to 50 countries at the same time


Versus01.06.2012

Book «Going International»
Short portrait of Fargate


Swiss Export Journal01.04.2012

Market entry with the help of Trojans
The role of Fargate agents in foreign export markets


BILANZ01.03.2013

The inventor principle
Link between innovation and internationalization


Swiss Export Journal01.01.2012

Swiss SME’s experiences in South-East Europe
Relocation of Swiss SMEs’ production to Eastern Europe


Sonntagszeitung26.11.2011

Having more than 150 friends does not work
Why Fargate limits the size of its network to 150 agencies


Swiss Export Journal01.10.2011

Optimization of existing export business
Tips for improving existing sales activities


Lebenskonzept Unternehmertum01.09.2011

Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
New initiative: «Life Concept: Entrepreneurship»


Swiss Export Journal01.07.2011

Export fitness check
Fargate is developing an export tool with the University of Applied Sciences in Chur


Swiss Export Journal01.04.2011

Swiss tunnel engineers in India
Fargate supports Amberg in setting up foreign branches


Wirtschaftsmagazin01.11.2010

Foreign expansion of medium-sized companies
How does Fargate help Swiss SMEs enter new markets?


Aargauer Zeitung29.10.2010

Concept for a private investment promotion network
Fargate is developing an international marketing plan for the State Council of Aargau


Swiss Export Journal01.07.2010

Export opportunity in Russia: environmental protection technology
The Fargate agent in Russia presents export opportunities for Swiss SMEs


Handelszeitung14.04.2010

A new role for the cantons
Who should promote the location to attract foreign companies?


Swiss Export Journal01.04.2010

Which countries should you export to?
The new Fargate service: ExportMap.ch


MoneyCab31.03.2010

ExportMap.ch: new service for selecting export markets
New Fargate service on the Internet


Swiss Export Journal01.10.2010

Fargate’s base in Canada
Launch of export activities for Swiss SMEs


Kurmann & Partners01.06.2009

Partnerships can also be used to open up export markets
Systematic search combined with pragmatic evaluation process


MoneyCab14.01.2009

10 years of Fargate
Your private alterative for state export promotions


Cornelsen01.01.2008

Textbook: «99 Tips for Successful Foreign Business»
Author: Fargate’s project manager Roland Schuler


Handelszeitung21.02.2007

Don’t export randomly
Fargate on the expansion of Swiss SMEs to the East


BILANZ01.01.2007

Textbook: «Ready for Foreign Countries»
With a short portrait of Fargate


Handelszeitung22.11.2006

Event: «Zurich Marketing Forum» in the Zurich Maag Halle
Fargate’s presentation: «Success across Borders»


Handelszeitung13.11.2006

Event: «Zurich Marketing Forum» in the Zurich Maag Halle
Fargate’s presentation: «Success across Borders»


HTW Chur09.11.2006

Event: «Internationalization of SMEs» by the University of Applied Sciences in Chur
Fargate as co-organizer of the event


KMU Manager01.10.2006

Interview with Osec’s Director
Fargate as co-founder of a pool of internationalization experts


Handelszeitung27.09.2006

New online directory of Swiss internationalization experts
Fargate is one of the four initiators


Mittellandszeitung23.09.2006

Matriculation party at the Aarau School of Economics
Tips for Daniel Isler’s graduates


Liechtensteiner Vaterland14.07.2006

Internationalization of Swiss SMEs
150 Fargate export agencies in 50 countries worldwide


CASH22.06.2006

New online directory of Swiss internationalization experts
Fargate is one of the four initiators


Handelszeitung31.05.2006

New online directory of Swiss internationalization experts
Fargate is one of the four initiators


Handelszeitung24.05.2006

Activities of state export promotions
Improved collaboration with Fargate


TV U123.03.2006

TV program: «Betschart Talk»
Daniel Isler on the Swiss export network


Venture Capital Magazin01.02.2005

Swiss cooperation with the EU
Settlement of foreign companies in Switzerland


CASH13.05.2004

Top marks for Fargate
Brief notes on different representatives of the Swiss economy


Venture Capital Magazin01.02.2004

Internationalization of Swiss SMEs
Initiation of export activities via regional bases in the target markets


Sonntagszeitung23.03.2003

The state-subsidized Osec competes with private export promoters
Fargate points out violations of the Export Promotion Act


Tagesanzeiger19.03.2003

The state-subsidized Osec competes with private export promoters
Fargate points out violations of the Export Promotion Act


Magazin KMU01.11.2002

Student research project on exports at the University of Applied Sciences in Chur
Fargate as initiator and companion of the student research project


Handelszeitung25.09.2002

Bischoff Textil AG exports high-tech textiles
Fargate supports the SME is the search for foreign sales partners


Sonntagszeitung23.06.2002

The state-subsidized Osec competes with private export promoters
Fargate points out violations of the Export Promotion Act


Magazin KMU05.05.2002

Stumbling block in the development of new foreign markets
Fargate’s tips for the export projects of Swiss SMEs


CASH03.05.2002

Important findings from company founders
Fargate gains positive experiences with investors


CASH25.01.2002

Experience of start-ups
Fargate’s two founders completed young entrepreneur studies at Olten Higher Business and Management School


BILANZ01.11.2001

Fargate’s share capital was increased to 5,000,000 Swiss francs ...
... and reduced again to 100,000 Swiss francs around a year later


Magazin AIHK12.09.2001

Development of foreign markets
Fargate supports Swiss SMEs in exporting


Magazin KMU07.08.2001

Export success with Swiss health mattresses in Japan
Fargate initiates export business in foreign markets


Magazin UBS Service01.08.2001

The state-subsidized Osec competes with private export promoters
Fargate points out violations of the Export Promotion Act


Magazin KMU01.06.2001

Opening up export markets through foreign networks
Fargate offers Swiss SMEs export bases abroad


BILANZ01.05.2001

Business school as a good starting point
The Fargate team became acquainted at Olten Higher Business and Management School


Südostschweiz25.02.2001

Cooperation between Läderach and Fargate
Fargate supports the export projects of the chocolatier Läderach


Linth Zeitung24.02.2001

Cooperation between Läderach and Fargate
Fargate supports the export projects of the chocolatier Läderach


Fridolin24.02.2001

Cooperation between Läderach and Fargate
Fargate supports the export projects of the chocolatier Läderach


Handelszeitung16.08.2000

Portrait of the start-up company Fargate
Fargate as an outsourced export department of Swiss SMEs


Magazin HKBB01.03.2000

Case study: Hasena beds are exported to 30 countries
Fargate supports Hasena in the search for foreign sales partners


BOOM02.02.2000

New association YEO founded with 30 international start-up companies
Fargate representatives are present


BOOM01.02.2000

How is it going for Fargate? Reference to an earlier article
Report on Fargate’s first business years


BILANZ01.11.1999

Factual book: «The Most Important Steps towards International Success»
Short portrait of Fargate


BOOM01.03.1999

The importance of media relations for start-up companies
Example: Fargate


CASH20.11.1998

Luxury underwear manufacturer Zimmerli exports to Asia
Fargate supports Zimmerli in the search for foreign sales partners


BOOM02.06.1998

Trust is good, control is better
Fargate’s tips for Swiss SMEs who want to export


BOOM01.06.1998

Which is the best market?
Fargate’s tips for Swiss SMEs who want to export


TARA15.01.1998

The Entlebuch liqueur producer Studer exports to Japan
Fargate’s predecessor company* supports Studer in the search for foreign sales partners


BOOM01.01.1998

Marketing students from Olten Higher Business and Management School plan exports to Japan
Fargate’s predecessor company* provides strategies


Fachhochschule Olten01.08.1997

Experience of start-ups at Olten Higher Business and Management School
Lecture by Fargate’s predecessor company*


CASH03.05.1997

Marketing students from the HWV Olten plan export activities to Japan
Fargate’s predecessor company* provides strategies


Oltner Tagblatt24.03.1997

Marketing students from the HWV Olten plan export activities to Japan
Fargate’s predecessor company* provides strategies


CASH08.11.1996

Innovative Swiss start-up companies
Fargate’s predecessor company* brings Swiss export products to Japan


*) Tozai AG, founded in 1996, was limited to Japan. Fargate AG emerged from this in 1998.