
Who is SME Market Connect?

Founded by Heiko Voigts (freelance)
With a South African / German background and based in Barcelona, Heiko has a combination of international business skills, languages and cultural awareness
He holds the Master’s degree in International Trade at the ESCI-UPF School of International Studies, Barcelona.
We are growing through collaborations
What does
SME Market Connect
do?
We bring you together with international customers, either directly, or through sales partners / distributors.
We help you navigate the export requirements and processes
How?
Hands-on
When working with SMEs, we know that you need a short return on investment cycle
Agile
Making a strategic plan (no macro-economic trade reports)
Get you into sales meetings as soon as possible
Share the risk with you. We bet on our joint success, with a low monthly rate for the initial period and a success fee




Why Work with Me?
My experience, credentials and best fit.

Personal and Inter-cultural competency
Business is about personal relationships, communication, nuances and building trust. I speak German, English, Spanish and Catalan fluently (plus basic Afrikaans) and move between cultures with ease.

Master of International Trade
I hold the Master’s Degree in International Trade at the ESCI-UPF School of International Studies, Barcelona

Fit to Your Needs
Business model tailored for SMEs:
Shared risk
ROI must be “in line of sight”
References on demand

Market Insight and Network
I have an extensive, quality professional network, especially in Spain / Europe and Southern Africa.
I am familiar with regulations and customs.