Export

There are plenty of opportunities for your business to grow beyond the borders of Canada; the rewards can be great, but exporting is not without risks.

• How to prepare your business for international expansion
• Tapping international markets makes good business sense—but plan first
• Infographic—International expansion 4 reasons to go international
• How to improve your odds of succeeding abroad
• 5 tips to successfully export your services
• Global business: Why you need to look beyond Canada and expand internationally
• Blog—Five reasons why Canadian small businesses should expand internationally
• Is my business ready to export?

An export plan will help you to evaluate the risk and potential benefits to your business, while outlining the path that will enable you to reach your goals.

• Blog—How to update your export plan for the USMCA
• 4 steps to determine the export potential of your products
• How to grow your business abroad with an export plan
• Video—7 tips for expanding to the U.S.
• 3 essential steps for entering a foreign market
• 7 key questions your export plan should answer
• CETA: What does the Canada-EU trade deal mean for your business?

Identifying and selecting the right market may be the most important decision you’ll have to make as part of your export strategy.

• Exporting to the U.S.—frequently asked questions
• 6 steps to create a winning market entry strategy
• 7 effective ways to enter emerging markets
• 5 essential steps for a successful U.S. expansion
• Why a global business strategy is essential to competing internationally
• Entering a foreign market: 4 tips for successful market research
• How to export to the U.S.: Start by getting focused

Changes in technology and the way business is done mean that small businesses now have the capacity to compete in the global marketplace.

• 3 ways to increase your chance of export success
• A new kind of manufacturer takes on the world
• How small businesses can join global supply chains

For you to be successful abroad, it takes in-depth market research and a marketing plan that is sensitive to the foreign market’s culture and customs.

• Tips on marketing your exports abroad
• Marketing your exports: How to use social media
• Learn how an entrepreneur succeeded in the U.S. market

By this stage, you have arrived at your final decision. Now it’s time to develop your plan of attack—your market entry strategy.

• 3 essential steps for small businesses looking to go global
• How to do business in China: 6 tips exporters need to know
• Export distributor or commercial agent: Three tips for finding good partners
• 3 common risks to guard against when exporting

Although shipping internationally can be complicated, making sure that you are familiar with the various regulatory requirements can make for a much smoother process.

• Shipping your exports—3 key considerations

Lenders prefer sound facts and pictures, so back up your information with a strong financial plan, particularly in areas such as export financing.

• Options and credit practices in export financing
• Coping with a fluctuating Canadian dollar
• RAM Manufacturing Ltd. shares its exporting savvy
• What is a letter of credit?

High-speed connectivity, user-friendly software and easy transportation have reduced the barriers to finding and selling to foreign customers via the Internet.

• Online exporting: 5 steps to get your business ready