Asia business consulting for SaaS and startups

Asia business consulting and localization services

We help SaaS companies and startups enter Asia Pacific and grow profitably, from go-to-market strategy, localization and digital marketing to channel partners, local hiring and accounting.

Trusted by software companies from Germany, the US and beyond to build entities, teams and revenue in Hong Kong, Greater China and across APAC.

What we do

Market entry services for Asia

01

Go-to-market strategy for Asia

A practical go-to-market strategy for Asia Pacific, with profitability as the top priority. We pick the right first market and the fastest route to revenue.

  • Market prioritization and sizing
  • Pricing and positioning by market
  • Sales model and launch roadmap
02

Localization consulting

Translation is only 20% of the work. We adapt your product, pricing, payments and messaging to local buyers so your brand can become a top player, not just a translated one.

  • Product and website localization
  • Local payment methods and pricing
  • Culturally relevant messaging
03

Growth hacking

We help startups grow brand awareness and presence in Asia with marketing that pays off. Our marketing consultants find the channels that work in each market and build a growth strategy around them.

  • Channel testing by market
  • Lead generation and demand programs
  • Marketing automation
04

Channels and partnerships

With a solid network of channels and partners in Asia, we position your brand for long-term success and sustainable growth in a dynamic and diverse market.

  • Reseller and distributor search
  • Partner programs and enablement
  • Strategic alliances
05

Placement and local hiring

We build a local team that blends Eastern and Western values, hiring people who understand the cultural nuances and business landscape of each market.

  • Country manager and sales hires
  • Team structure and compensation
  • Onboarding to your HQ culture
06

Accounting and company setup

Set up your local entity and accounting system for daily operations. Our professional partners take care of tax and audit, with packages built for startups.

Digital marketing

Digital marketing services for Asian markets

Get found, get leads and know what works. We plan and run your digital marketing market by market, so every channel is built for local buyers.

07

SEO for Asian markets

Rank where your buyers search. We research keywords by market and language, fix your site structure and content, and build local authority so you show up in Google and AI search results.

  • Keyword research by market and language
  • Technical and on-page SEO
  • Content for search and AI answers
08

Website building

Fast, mobile-friendly websites built to convert, from a campaign landing page to a multilingual company site. See our website creation service.

  • Multilingual, localized websites
  • SEO-ready structure and fast loading
  • Landing pages for campaigns
09

Data analysis

Turn your website, CRM and sales data into clear decisions. We set up tracking and dashboards that show which markets, channels and campaigns drive revenue.

  • Analytics and conversion tracking
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • Dashboards and reporting
10

Advertising placement

Put your budget where it pays back. We plan and place paid campaigns on Google, LinkedIn, Meta and local platforms, then optimize for leads and revenue.

  • Google Ads and LinkedIn Ads
  • Media planning by market
  • Bidding, budget and ROI optimization
11

Social media content strategy

A content plan that fits each market’s platforms and culture, from LinkedIn thought leadership to the local social and messaging apps your buyers use every day.

  • Platform strategy by market
  • Content calendar and creative
  • Community and KOL partnerships

Not sure which services you need?

Tell us your goals and markets in a free 30-minute call, and we’ll recommend where to start.

Book a free discovery call

Localization consulting

Why translation is only 20% of entering Asia

The localization iceberg Translation is the visible 20% above the waterline. Below it sits the other 80%: product fit, pricing and payments, messaging, and go-to-market. 20% Translation 80% what buyers notice Product fit Pricing & payments Messaging Channels
“Just translating your website won’t get you selling in a new market.”

Many businesses plan to expand to new regions starting with translation. Buyers in Japan, Korea, Greater China and Southeast Asia also expect local pricing, local payment methods, local references and a sales process that fits how they buy. Our business localization work covers all of it.

  • Product fit: features, integrations and support hours
  • Pricing and payments: currencies, tiers and local methods
  • Messaging: tone, proof points and local case studies
  • Go-to-market: channels, partners and sales process

See how it works in practice: McDonald’s, Starbucks in Vietnam and Netflix.

How we work

From first call to revenue in Asia

  1. 1

    Discovery call

    A free 30-minute call to understand your business, goals and the markets you are considering.

  2. 2

    Market assessment

    We assess demand, competition and fit, and recommend where to start and why.

  3. 3

    Go-to-market plan

    Pricing, localization, channels, team and budget in one plan your management can sign off.

  4. 4

    Launch and scale

    We help you set up, hire, sign partners and grow, staying on the ground with your team.

50+
years of combined consulting experience across Asia Pacific
US$1B+
shareholder value our founder helped clients create in previous roles
10×
topline growth is the target for every project we take on

Who needs our services

Built for companies taking their next step in Asia

SaaS companies

Our team has a proven track record of helping SaaS companies expand their business into Asia over the last 10 years.

Startups

Use our insights and experience to reduce risk, waste less money and maximize your chance of success in Asia.

Companies expanding to Asia

Want to scale up or set up in Asia but don’t know where to start? Begin with an intro session and grow your business in APAC.

Client feedback

Trusted by software leaders across APAC

“They understand market trends and create innovative strategies that enable business growth. They demonstrated a remarkable ability to scale our business from scratch in Hong Kong and China.”
Commercial VPGerman SaaS company
“ToAsia.biz has been key to our company’s success in Hong Kong, Greater China, and Northern Asia because they have a great understanding of cultural differences and how to address them.”
Managing DirectorUS-based global software company
“Always result-oriented and always over-delivered. We were able to establish entities in Shanghai and Hong Kong and grow not only our revenue but also teams in all APAC areas.”
CFOSaaS company
Alan Wong, founder of ToAsia.biz
Alan Wong Founder · startup mentor · 20+ years in software, SaaS and consulting MNCs

Free consultation

Let’s meet when you’re on business travel to Hong Kong

If you are considering expanding your business to Asia, book a free one-to-one consultation with our founder, Alan Wong, in person in Hong Kong or online.

  • Learn about your business

    We start by understanding you, your product and your opportunities in Asia.

  • Get practical Asia insights

    Leave with a clear view of which market to start with and what it will take.

FAQ

Asia business consulting questions

Can’t find your answer? Talk to our team.

What does an Asia business consultant do?

An Asia business consultant helps a company enter and grow in Asia Pacific markets. At ToAsia.biz that means choosing the right first market, building a go-to-market strategy, localizing the product and messaging, running digital marketing, finding channel partners, hiring a local team and setting up the entity, accounting and payments.

What is localization consulting?

Localization consulting adapts a product and its go-to-market to a new market. It goes beyond translation to cover pricing, payment methods, product features, support, messaging, sales channels and cultural expectations, so local buyers see the product as made for them.

How is localization different from translation?

Translation converts words into another language. Localization changes whatever local buyers need to be different, including currency and pricing, payment methods, examples and case studies, tone, imagery and the sales process. Translation is usually only around 20% of the work.

Do you offer SEO and digital marketing for Asian markets?

Yes. We provide SEO, website building, data analysis, advertising placement and social media content strategy, planned market by market so your keywords, campaigns and content fit how local buyers search and buy.

Which Asian markets do you cover?

We are based in Hong Kong and work across Asia Pacific, including Hong Kong, Greater China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. We help clients decide which market to enter first based on demand, competition and fit.

Do you work with companies other than SaaS?

SaaS is our preference and our specialty. We also consider other technology businesses after evaluating whether our experience can add value to your expansion in Asia.

Can you help us set up a company and bank account in Asia?

Yes. We work with accounting and incorporation partners such as Sleek for company registration in Singapore and Hong Kong, and Airwallex for multi-currency business accounts and global payments, and we help you choose the right structure and location.

How does an engagement start, and how much does it cost?

Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute discovery call. We then scope the work around your goals and markets and share a proposal, so the cost depends on the services and the depth of support you need.

Your business is our business

You are one step away from becoming profitable in Asia.