What BDO Seidman does

GoNow360 is an international business consulting and trade services firm that helps manufacturers and mid-market companies launch and scale global operations. Its service portfolio spans six core offerings — Import & Export Consulting, International Market Research, Global Logistics Management, Risk Management & Compliance, Trade Transactions, and Localization Services — organized around a proprietary Global Footprint Methodology that guides clients from strategic planning through operational site launch and local market integration. Modular engagements include the Smart Start Program (strategic guidance), Global Sourcing Engagement (supplier identification and BOM analysis), and Footprint Project Plan Implementation (end-to-end execution). The firm claims 20+ years of operation and experience across hundreds of industries and thousands of products sourced in 99 countries, with primary contact based in Michigan, United States.

The firm operates as an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, a national association of independent professional services firms, which provides access to BDO's broader network while GoNow360 retains independent operations. Tony Kayyod serves as Founder and President, with Tom Takasaki listed as the BDO Alliance contact. GoNow360 also maintains affiliated brands including DoThroughput (productivity and efficiency consulting) and HRFitPro (career therapy services), suggesting a broader portfolio of professional services beyond core international trade.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with quote-based custom engagements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing relies on the company website, an email newsletter, and thought leadership content via the International Toolbox resource hub. The firm carries no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software platform, or technology patents — its core technology is described as an international business consulting and trade services platform built on practitioner expertise rather than software. No funding rounds, revenue figures, headcount, or M&A activity are disclosed in the source material.

Name

BDO Seidman

Legal name

GoNow360

Website

https://gonow360.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GoNow360 is an international business consulting firm that helps manufacturers and mid-market companies expand globally through trade, logistics, sourcing, and compliance services across 99 countries, operating as an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Consulting

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Trade & Customs / Trade Compliance (BPAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Entity Setup & Expansion Advisory (Market Entry, Subsidiary Formation) (BPACAHAM), Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance (BPAHAFAN)

Keywords

• International trade consulting
• Supply chain expansion
• Import export services
• Global market entry
• Trade compliance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Michigan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Project-based consulting engagements for global footprint launch, supply chain optimization, and international expansion. Services include strategic planning, operational rollout, and market integration support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

BDO Seidman (as referenced by the source material via its BDO Alliance affiliate) delivers an integrated suite of international business trade services for companies expanding globally. Core offerings include Import & Export Consulting, International Market Research, Global Logistics Management, Risk Management & Compliance, Trade Transactions, and Localization Services, supported by program engagements (Smart Start Program, Global Sourcing Engagement, Footprint Project Plan Implementation) and a Global Footprint Methodology. Services are delivered through project-based consulting engagements targeted at manufacturers and businesses seeking to expand global operations across 99 countries.

Product overview

GoNow360 offers a unified suite of international business trade services designed for global expansion. The core service portfolio includes Import & Export Consulting, International Market Research, Global Logistics Management, Risk Management & Compliance, Trade Transactions, and Localization Services. These services are organized around a Global Footprint Methodology that guides clients through strategic questions around supply chain vulnerability and cross-border integration. The Smart Start Program provides initial strategic guidance, while the Global Sourcing Engagement optimizes supplier identification and BOM analysis, and the Footprint Project Plan Implementation delivers end-to-end execution for launching international operations. The company operates as an independent member of the BDO Alliance, serving clients across 99 countries with expertise spanning manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and professional services sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Import & Export Consulting Expert guidance and support throughout the import and export process, helping businesses navigate complex regulations and logistics to ensure successful international transactions.
• International Market Research In-depth research on international markets providing valuable insights on consumer behavior, market trends, and competition to inform business decisions on expanding to new markets.
• Global Logistics Management End-to-end logistics solutions streamlining supply chains and optimizing international shipping, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, and warehousing services.
• Risk Management & Compliance Comprehensive compliance solutions helping businesses mitigate risks associated with international trade, including trade compliance audits, risk assessments, and training programs.
• Trade Transactions Transaction solutions managing financial risks associated with international trade, including letters of credit, export credit insurance, and seller or buyer due diligence.
• Localization Services Professional services adapting products and services to local markets, including translation, cultural adaptation, and marketing localization.
• Smart Start Program Strategic guidance program addressing key questions around customer proximity, supply chain vulnerability, and cross-border team integration for resilient global operations.
• Global Sourcing Engagement Supply chain optimization service helping manufacturers identify trusted suppliers, analyze BOM requirements, and evaluate cost-effective component options with clear insights into total landed costs.
• Footprint Project Plan Implementation End-to-end roadmap for launching international operations covering strategic project planning, legal entity formation, business case validation, operational site launch, and local market integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stronger supply chains, minimized material cost risks, improved operational efficiency without redundancy
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BDO AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoNow360 is a proud independent member of the BDO Alliance, a national association of independent professional services firms. This affiliation provides access to BDO's global network and resources while maintaining independent operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alvarez & Marsal: Global professional services firm with a strong operations, supply chain, and international expansion practice serving under-performing and rapidly scaling businesses. Closely comparable business model — project-based consulting engagements focused on operational and supply chain outcomes for cross-border clients.
• Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg: The largest dedicated international trade and customs law/consulting firm in the U.S. Highly comparable as a specialist trade compliance, customs, and supply chain consultancy serving manufacturers and global expansion clients — effectively a scaled version of GoNow360's compliance and trade consulting practice.
• RSM International: Global network of audit, tax, and consulting firms serving mid-market companies with international expansion, supply chain, and trade advisory services. Closely comparable to GoNow360 in targeting mid-market manufacturers with cross-border growth needs through a federated member-firm model.
• FTI Consulting: Global advisory firm with a dedicated International Trade practice covering customs, sanctions, export controls, and supply chain risk. Comparable in serving enterprises facing regulatory complexity in cross-border operations, though typically at a larger engagement size than GoNow360.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Trade & Customs Services: KPMG's global trade and customs practice offers indirect tax, customs advisory, supply chain optimization, and international market entry services. Directly comparable to GoNow360's trade compliance and footprint expansion offerings, with similar target segments in mid-market manufacturers.
• PwC International Tax & Trade: PwC's international trade, customs, and supply chain advisory practice serves global manufacturers and exporters with regulatory and structuring guidance. Comparable to GoNow360's Risk Management & Compliance and Footprint Project Plan services at the enterprise end of the same buyer market.
• McKinsey Operations Practice: McKinsey's operations and supply chain practice advises large multinationals on global footprint, manufacturing network optimization, and supplier strategy. Comparable at the strategic and global-operations layer that overlaps GoNow360's Global Footprint Methodology, though at vastly larger scale and price point.
• Deloitte Global Trade Advisory: Deloitte's practice covering international trade compliance, customs, supply chain, and market entry strategy. Comparable to GoNow360's Risk Management & Compliance and Global Logistics Management services, but operating at far greater scale across global enterprise clients.
• BDO Global Advisory: The global advisory arm of the BDO network, of which GoNow360 is an independent member. Directly comparable because it provides cross-border tax, advisory, and consulting services to mid-market companies expanding internationally — exactly the use cases GoNow360 serves.
• EY Global Trade: EY's international trade and customs advisory practice, which helps multinationals with import/export compliance, supply chain structuring, and cross-border operations. Comparable in service mix (trade compliance, customs, footprint expansion) though it serves much larger enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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