When we expanded our SaaS into Asia, a local consultant saved us from ourselves. They helped us fix our pitch and figure out how partnerships actually worked. We would have wasted months making rookie mistakes. Honestly, don't try to guess your way through a new market. Get someone who knows the local scene to guide your first steps.
In our Thailand startup, our cost projections were completely wrong because we didn't get the local tax situation. We brought in a consultant, and our budget made sense almost overnight. My advice is to get help early. You will save yourself a lot of headaches and a significant amount of money.
We tried expanding our SaaS business from Singapore to Thailand and ran straight into a wall with local regulations. A consultant who knew the landscape helped us avoid some huge headaches. If you're new to the market there, getting local help to sort things out is worth it.