Export: Financing Your Growing Business
Financial Assistance to Tap into International Markets
In Canada, there are programs and associations that support and promote exporting by offering financial assistance. For more information on these programs, visit the Trade Commissioner’s website, and follow the links provided.
Global Opportunities for Associations (GOA)
Formerly known as the Program for Export Market Development - Associations (PEMD-A), this program provides contribution funding to support national associations undertaking new or expanded international business development activities, in strategic markets and sectors, for the benefit of an entire industry (member and non-member firms).
Invest Canada - Community Initiatives (ICCI)
This program helps Canadian communities attract, retain, and expand foreign direct investment. ICCI also provides matching funds of up to 50% of eligible project costs per year, for a total contribution not to exceed $300,000 per project per year.
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Seminar Package: Growing Your Business Through International Trade
Looking to expand your business to other markets our borders? This package includes two informative seminars to help you explore the flow of goods, information, and finances.
- Cash Flow and Your Growing Business
- Practical Tools for Managing Cash Flow in a Global Environment
Register today! Contact a client services coordinator at (604) 775-5541 or 1-800-667-2272.
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- You can register for our exporting seminars to learn how to expand into new international markets and the requirements needed to export your products to these new markets.
- You can book an appointment with one of our trade advisors to help you develop your export plans and provide advice on how to obtain the funding you need to enter new international markets.
Find Out What it Takes to be a Successful Exporter
Expand sales by going beyond our borders. If you're an established company, consider exporting as a way to diversify and increase your profits. In addition to increasing sales, by diversifying, you can help protect your business against economic downturns in your local market. You can also extend your product’s lifecycle; for example, items that are technologically outdated in Canada might be ideal for a developing country. The experience and knowledge that you gain by exporting could lead to further business opportunities.
Know what it takes to be a successful exporter. Although there are exceptions, successful exporters generally have a solid, established business in Canada. Reliable production systems, a good reputation for supplying quality merchandise, and products that are in demand internationally are also keys to success.
Find out if your business is export ready. Take TradeStart's Export Readiness Diagnostic to assess how ready you are.
Take advantage of government assistance. Export is one of Canada's top priorities, and there are several good programs and associations that support and promote exporting by offering financial assistance. Visit the TradeStart website or book an appointment with one of our trade advisors for advice on how to obtain funding to enter new international markets.
- Exporting from Canada
- Letters of Credit for Importers & Exporters (UNZ & Co)
- INCOTERMS 2000: The ICC Official Rules for the Interpretation of Trade Rules
- North American Free Trade Agreement: A Guide to US Custom Procedures (UNZ & Co)
- A Basic Guide to Exporting (US Department of Commerce)
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