Your U.S. Business Navigation Partner
Helping Korean Companies Enter, Establish & Grow in the U.S.
NaviBiz Consulting provides practical, on-the-ground support for Korean companies expanding into the U.S. — from market entry and business development to local partnerships, business setup, recruiting, and expansion support.
OUR SERVICES
NaviBiz Consulting helps Korean companies enter and expand in the U.S. market through practical local execution.
We support market entry, business development, sales representation, buyer and distributor development, business setup, recruiting, site selection, and local project coordination.
Our focus is not only on planning, but on helping clients build real customers, partnerships, operations, and long-term opportunities in the United States.
PROJECTS
Every NaviBiz project begins with understanding the client’s business, U.S. objectives, and current stage of expansion.
We then help turn those objectives into action through market research, customer development, local coordination, site and resource identification, recruiting, and project execution.
Our role may vary by project, but our goal remains the same: helping clients move forward efficiently in the U.S. market.
CLIENTS
NaviBiz primarily works with Korean companies seeking to enter, establish, or expand their business in the United States.
Our clients include manufacturers, technology companies, consumer brands, food and beauty companies, franchise concepts, and other businesses that need reliable local support in the U.S.
We are especially well positioned to support companies that already have a proven product or business in Korea but need local customers, partners, people, and execution capabilities in the U.S.
Our Services
01.Service 1 — U.S. Market Entry
We help Korean companies evaluate and enter the U.S. market with a practical market-entry strategy. Our support includes market research, target market identification, competitive review, entry planning, and local execution support.
02.Service 2—Business Development & Representation
NaviBiz works as a local business development and sales partner for companies that need U.S. customer development without immediately building a full local sales organization. We support prospecting, customer outreach, meetings, follow-up, RFQ coordination, and ongoing business development.
03.Service 3 — Buyer, Distributor & Local Development
We help identify and develop relationships with U.S. buyers, distributors, sales channels, service partners, and strategic business partners. NaviBiz supports outreach, introductions, meetings, follow-up, and relationship development.
04.Service 4 — Business Setup & Local Coordination
We coordinate the practical steps required to establish and operate a business in the U.S., including entity setup support, licensing and permits, professional service coordination, vendors, banking and administrative resources, and operational readiness.
05.Service 5 — Recruiting, Site Selection & Expansion
NaviBiz supports companies building their U.S. operations through recruiting, site selection, facility research, local vendor coordination, and expansion planning. We help clients identify the people, locations, and resources needed to move projects forward.
06.Service 6 — Franchise, Food, K-Food & K-Beauty
We provide specialized support for franchise, restaurant, K-Food, K-Beauty, and consumer-product companies entering or expanding in the U.S. market, including local market development, distribution coordination, operational setup, and expansion support.
ABOUT US
NaviBiz Consulting LLC is a U.S.-based business consulting and market development firm helping Korean companies enter, establish, and grow in the United States.
Based in the Greater Chicago area, we provide practical local support in U.S. market entry, business development, sales representation, buyer and distributor development, business setup, recruiting, site selection, and project coordination.
We work as a bridge between Korean companies and the U.S. market, helping clients identify opportunities, develop local relationships, solve practical challenges, and move projects from planning to execution.
Our goal is to become a trusted long-term U.S. business partner for companies building sustainable growth in the American market.
Meet Our Founder
Joshua Kim | Founder & CEO
Joshua Kim is the Founder & CEO of NaviBiz Consulting, helping Korean companies enter, establish, and grow in the U.S. With hands-on experience in market entry, business development, operations, franchising, recruiting, site selection, and local partnerships, he bridges Korean businesses with the U.S. market and turns business plans into practical execution.
ABOUT JOSHUA KIM
Experience. Connection. Execution.
Joshua Kim is the Founder & CEO of NaviBiz Consulting LLC, a U.S.-based business consulting firm dedicated to helping Korean companies enter, establish, and grow in the United States.
With extensive hands-on experience in U.S. business operations, market entry, business development, franchise and multi-unit operations, recruiting, site selection, vendor coordination, and new business development, Joshua brings a practical, execution-focused approach to every project.
His experience goes beyond traditional consulting. Joshua works directly with clients on the ground—from identifying opportunities and evaluating locations to developing local partnerships, recruiting talent, coordinating vendors, and helping solve the real-world challenges of building and growing a business in the United States.
Professional Expertise & Experience
U.S. Market Entry & Business Development
Helping Korean companies evaluate opportunities, establish local operations, develop partnerships, and execute their U.S. expansion strategies.
Franchise & Multi-Unit Operations
Hands-on experience in restaurant, franchise and multi-location operations, including new location development, staffing, vendors, and operational coordination.
Recruiting & Local Operations
Supporting companies with key employee recruiting, site selection, local vendor coordination, business setup, and practical day-to-day operational needs.
Korea–U.S. Business Bridge
Connecting Korean headquarters with U.S. operations by helping bridge differences in business culture, communication, decision-making, and local market practices.
My Philosophy
Successful U.S. expansion requires more than a good plan. It requires the right local information, relationships, people, and execution.