Expansion Timeline Templates
Realistic timelines for market entry based on actual data. Spoiler alert: Everything takes longer than you think.
Philippines Expansion Timeline
Total Timeline
3-5 months
Fastest Possible
12 weeks
Typical Reality
20 weeks
Pre-Launch Research
2-3 weeks
Legal Entity Setup
4-6 weeks
Infrastructure Setup
3-4 weeks
Talent Acquisition
4-6 weeks
Operational Launch
2-3 weeks
Total Tasks
25
Critical Path Items
19
Dependencies
12+
Critical Path Warnings
Legal Dependencies
Many tasks cannot start until legal entity is established
Government Delays
Add 20-30% buffer for government approvals
Hiring Timelines
Key hires often take 2x longer than planned
Compliance Setup
Cannot skip compliance even if behind schedule
Pro Tips
- Start legal entity setup immediately - it gates everything else
- Hire your country lead 2 months before launch
- Build relationships with local partners early
- Never skip compliance to save time - it always backfires
Download Timeline Templates
Master Timeline Template
Comprehensive Gantt chart with all dependencies
Quick Start Checklist
Essential tasks for first 30 days
Project Plan Template
Ready-to-use project plan for your PM tool
Executive Dashboard
High-level timeline for board presentations
All templates include detailed task lists, dependencies, and owner assignments
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