SME & Export Programmes That Deliver Results


Giraffe Consulting designs and delivers SME and export programmes that strengthen business competitiveness and achieve economic impact.


We do not stop at strategy. We combine policy, systems and firm-level delivery with a strong commercial focus, ensuring programmes benefit companies and translate into measurable economic outcomes.

  • International Programme Delivery

    Across 30+ Markets

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  • Policy & Programme Design

    High-impact SME & export programmes

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  • Stronger SME Support Systems

    Building effective BSOs & quality SME support services

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  • SME Competitiveness

    Improving performance at firm level

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  • Export Development

    Achieving success at firm and programme level

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30+ markets • 20+ years • 100+ programmes  • Government & Donor Clients • Award-Winning Export Programmes

Giraffe Consulting International's Clients

Supporting governments, donors and international development agencies including the European Union, CBI, EBRD, FCDO, GIZ, SECO and USAID.

Our Core Services

Giraffe Consulting designs and delivers SME programmes across policy, institutional and firm levels, strengthening institutions and supporting business support organisations to improve firm performance.

SME Programme Design & Delivery

Designing and delivering SME competitiveness and export programmes that generate measurable business growth, improve firm performance and lead to international market entry.

We take programmes from diagnostics and strategy through to implementation, results measurement and impact delivery.

Typical results:

  • Increased SME productivity and competitiveness
  • SMEs entering new international markets
  • Measurable export growth and business expansion

BSO Capacity Building & Service Development

Strengthening business support organisations to deliver higher-quality, scalable SME services that improve firm performance and export outcomes.

We build advisor capability, improve service design and support the implementation of effective, results-driven SME support models.

Typical results:

  • Improved quality and consistency of BSO services
  • Increased SME reach and engagement
  • Stronger SME performance and export readiness

SME Competitiveness & Market Access

Supporting SMEs to strengthen competitiveness, meet international market requirements and secure sustainable business opportunities through targeted B2B matchmaking that links firms directly to buyers, partners and value chains.

We focus on translating competitiveness improvements into real commercial outcomes.

Typical results:

  • SMEs connected to international buyers and partners
  • New contracts, partnerships and export sales
  • Increased market access and successful market entry

Export Training & Coaching

Delivering practical training and coaching programmes that equip SMEs with the skills, tools and confidence to compete internationally, enter priority markets and generate export sales.

Our work with BSOs strengthens their capacity to deliver high quality business and export advisory services, ensuring long-term impact.

Typical results:

  • SMEs developing and implementing export strategies
  • Improved sales capability and conversion
  • Increased export readiness and market entry