Josh Wong
CEO
Opus One Solutions
Josh Wong
Posts by Josh
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Global Financial Markets
Keep track of the international markets that matter to your business. Get the latest financial and macroeconomic information for both developed and emerging markets.
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Manage volatility with EDC’s Commodity Tracker
Commodity prices can impact exporting, global trade and your business, so it’s important to be prepared for the challenges ahead.
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Scaling educational technology in global markets: Lü’s export journey
How Discover how Lü scaled immersive edtech from Canada to 1,600 schools worldwide.
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Canada’s cleantech export edge: Scaling innovation in a shifting world
Canada’s cleantech sector faces global headwinds—but export momentum is building.
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Exporting Asian flavours to Latin America
Discover how Ran Foods is exporting packaged Asian food to Latin America with EDC's support.
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Tariffs FAQ: What Canadian businesses need to know
Explore the impact of tariffs and learn about support programs and compliance strategies.
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Tariffs continue to squeeze North American economies
Explore how tariffs are reshaping growth, inflation and trade across North America.
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Bold brew: Canadian coffee exporter scales sustainably
How environmental values, EDC financing and agility fuelled Café William`s growth.
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Exporting Canadian sustainable mining technology worldwide
Discover how cleantech helps mining companies improve sustainability, with EDC’s financial support.
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Building brand loyalty successfully
Discover how Robert Marzin and his co-founders built Manmade, a direct-to-consumer men’s fashion brand. Learn how they overcame startup challenges, sourced ethically in Asia and scaled globally with EDC’s support. A must-listen for Canadian entrepreneurs.
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How a Canadian security tech exporter expanded into the Indo-Pacific
Discover how Genetec built trust, entered new markets and became a global security leader.
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U.S. suspends de minimis rule: What Canadian exporters need to know
The U.S. has suspended the de minimis rule. Learn how this impacts Canadian exporters.
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Exporting to the United Kingdom: Opportunities, challenges and support
Explore Canada–U.K. trade opportunities in cleantech, AI, critical minerals and ESG compliance.
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How to diversify your exports beyond the U.S.
Discover how an export diversification strategy can reduce risk and open new global opportunities.
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France export outlook: AI, cleantech and agri-food opportunities
Explore export opportunities in France for Canadian firms in AI, cleantech and agri-food sectors.
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Exporting edtech solutions globally
Explore Lü’s global export journey, bringing interactive learning technology to classrooms and transforming education worldwide.
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Why Germany is a strategic export market for Canadian businesses
Explore export opportunities in Germany’s green, digital, defence and agri-food sectors.
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How Flytographer turned vacation photos into a global services business
Discover how global services business Flytographer scaled exports with EDC support.
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3 ways to use the U.S. as a springboard to global markets
Save time and money while accelerating your market diversification journey
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Overcoming barriers of Indo-Pacific markets
Discover how Genetec scaled globally, securing 159 countries.
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IOR strategy: Preparing for tariffs
The IOR ensures customs compliance. Learn how they mitigate tariff-related risks.
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naturSource feeds on Indo-Pacific growth opportunities
Discover how naturSource successfully expanded to the Indo-Pacific region and elsewhere.
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Scaling a global photography business
Scaling a global photography business
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Overcoming export challenges: How LouLou Lollipop built a global brand
Discover LouLou Lollipop, a children’s lifestyle brand, and their tips for international growth.
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U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs: Navigating a volatile situation
Learn how U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs impact supply chains and how to mitigate their effects.
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Navigating export hurdles to achieve global success
Discover how twin sisters from Canada turned a teething challenge into LouLou Lollipop, a global children’s accessory brand.
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Top 3 global economic trends to watch in 2025
Key economic trends in 2025: Trade uncertainty, central bank rate divergence and rising inflation.
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Trade diversification: 3 strategic markets to consider
Insights on Europe, the Indo-Pacific and Latin America for Canadian exporters
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Complying with CUSMA: What Canadian exporters, importers need to know
Ensure your products meet CUSMA standards to avoid penalties and reduce trade risks.
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Inspire sustainability with smarter water solutions
Inspire sustainability with smarter water solutions
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Export smarter: Tips from new EDC podcast host Bruce Croxon
The venture capitalist and former dragon shares advice on scaling and succeeding globally.
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Market diversification
Discover how market diversification can enhance your export strategy and provide new ways for your business to grow in today’s uncertain trade climate.
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Tariffs 101: What are tariffs and how do they impact international trade?
Explore how tariffs work, who pays them and if they’ll affect your sales.
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GoBolt: Scaling sustainable logistics across borders
Learn how they grew 823% in four years by embracing tech, sustainability and growing globally.
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How Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods may affect your business in 2025
Learn the potential impacts of Canadian tariffs on U.S goods, as well as mitigation strategies.
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Understanding the Canadian Export Reporting System
No more filling out paper forms. Exporters can now electronically declare their shipments leaving Canada.
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NAFTA to CUSMA: What you need to know about Canada-U.S. free trade agreements
Understanding CUSMA and export changes is key for businesses navigating trade with the U.S.
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Preparing your business for tariffs: A checklist for exporters
Steps you can take to minimize the impact of tariffs
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Doing business in India: Tips for importing and exporting
India offers compelling opportunities for Canadian companies across a variety of sectors.
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United States market intelligence
Insights and analysis from EDC on navigating the U.S. business environment
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SRTX gains access to more working capital with EDC.
EDC’s guarantee helps SRTX gain access to more working capital.
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Celebrating first season of Export Impact Podcast
EDC host and fashion guru Joe Mimran offers his top highlights from the first season of The Export Impact Podcast.
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Investing in niche markets for global growth
With EDC’s help, Valsoft is seizing investment opportunities in foreign markets for optimal growth.
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Connecting Compass Food Sales to the world of global trade
Learn how EDC helped kickstart this company’s export business
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Extending the global reach of Indigenous art
Discover how Mini Tipi’s passion for its partners and customers led to organic growth into global markets.
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Opportunities in Southeast Asian Markets
Find out how expanding into Southeast Asia could be a strategic next step for your business.
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Resilience key to thriving in uncertain times
EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly takes stock of evolving risk landscape
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Fostering trade expertise for export success
Learn how international trade training and other resources helped Survival Systems Limited succeed globally.
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Exploring doing business in India
Exploring business in India with Canadian exporters, Joe Mimran, Eloise Harvey & Ladislau Papara.
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Certn: Building trust internationally
Discover how Certn, a background check company, is transforming hiring processes world-wide.
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Challenging the status quo for global success
Discover Nita Tandon’s journey from making safe housewares for her family to reaching consumers abroad.
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Steely determination: Dalcini is making the world healthier—one lunchbox at a time
Dalcini Stainless sells durable, chemical-free food storage containers made of stainless steel.
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Competing on quality in global markets
Learn how Craft&Crew built its reputation overseas for long- term success and growth.
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StrikeUP 2024: Empowering women entrepreneurs to drive change
Digital conference, co-sponsored by EDC, is designed to empower women through trade.
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Gazing east: Canada's markets of the future
Learn about the importance of the Indo-Pacific market to Canadian businesses looking to expand globally.
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Taking on motherhood & international markets
Monika Buna and Rachael Petch of Malarkey Kids share tips and resources for growing an international business.
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Unwrapping success: Mid-Day Squares’ chocolate story
Jake Karls, of Mid-Day Squares, talks about telling stories to connect with international audiences.
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Empowering communications around the world
Dive into IT International's triumphs and challenges in the world of fibre optics in the face of adversity.
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100 years of success with Premier Tech
From humble Canadian origins to global industry leader, Premier Tech’s inspiring journey over the past century.
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Creating media through international connections
Discover BBTV's inspiring global success: Diversity, profit, 600M+ viewers
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Transport by intelligent technologies
Maxie Lafleur leads the chartered bus market with Bus.com’s logistics platform
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South Korea: A world of business potential
Dive into South Korea’s business landscape with insights from EDC’s Joy Rankothge.
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Success through sustainable modern living with Goodee
Goodee founders share their path to sustainable product success.
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From Caribbean cuisine, to liquor store shelves all over North America
Myriam Jean-Baptiste exports her family recipe for Haitian liquor into 15 states in the US
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Clean innovations with Pyrowave’s Jocelyn Doucet
Pyrowave’s CEO shares insights on using electrification to develop sustainable and renewable products.
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How Canada’s Joe Mimran went from accountant to fashion mogul
Joe Mimran tells us how he created several international brands, and gives advice for exporting
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Guiding principles help steer Prana Organics to success
Marie-Josée Richer, co-founder of Prana Organics, is the French host of EDC’s new Export Impact Podcast.
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Sustainable fishing with Baffin Fisheries
Host Joe Mimran and Chris Flanagan discuss Baffin Fisheries’ global success and sustainability practices.
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Agri-food: The sector feeding the future
EDC’s global agri-food director Ashley Kanary shares insights on this key sector and its growth potential.
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3 markets to watch: Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines
The Indo-Pacific region offers vast potential for Canadian companies.
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Meet EDC’s podcast host: Joseph Mimran
Canadian fashion designer extraordinaire and brand builder Joseph Mimran shares tips for global success.
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Building trust with Indigenous businesses
How building relationships with Indigenous businesses helps the Canadian economy to thrive.
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Miovision: Gearing up for sustainability opportunities ahead
Canadian company finds ways to reduce pollution, as global cities strive to reduce emissions.
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Made in Canada: Understanding certificates of origin
Certificates of origin (COs) are legal documents that declare the origin of a product. When you export goods to an overseas customer, you must include a CO with your shipment.
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Grounded for now
Will we ever return to our jet-setting ways?
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COVID-19: EDC survey finds 10 key impacts on Canadian businesses
EDC Research Panel survey outlines how the pandemic is affecting Canadian companies in domestic and international markets.
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Giving back: Smart thermostat gives customers the power to change the world
Ecobee, an export development canada cleantech export star, is finding new ways to help cities become more sustainable
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Titan Environmental Containment: Minimizing environmental impact while growing globally
After accessing EDC Portfolio Credit Insurance, the environmental company saw sales grow by 60% and now exports to every continent
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Handling Specialty: From humble beginnings to international contracts
This material handling company started out in a garage, but used EDC’s credit insurance and Business Connection Program to support its international growth and is now worth $35 million.
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Keeping the world warm: How Wuxly Movement went from Kickstarter campaign to international success
Additional working capital from EDC and logistics support from eShipper helped this animal-free parka company reach cold climates beyond Canadian borders.
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Colour my world: Nix Sensor, a digital handheld device, makes colour matching easy
Additional working capital allows Hamilton-based company to get new product to market faster, gain foothold in Latin America
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Maxy Media
After rapid expansion, this digital media buying agency leveraged EDC’s Export Guarantee Program to get access to more working capital from its bank.
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“Understand what customers are going through”: Help from EDC took this user experience company to new markets
EDC’s Export Guarantee Program helped CubeHX secure working capital.
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Ackroo
This Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company accessed more working capital from its bank with help from EDC.
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Averna
This technology company attributes 85 per cent of its sales to exports, and EDC has been there to support and maintain its international growth.
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Targray
EDC’s Export Guarantee Program and Portfolio Credit Insurance allowed this company to go into markets it otherwise would have avoided.
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Entertaining the world: Escape Manor
Access to working capital from EDC helped this immersive entertainment company expand.
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Green Power Labs Inc.
This company is now in talks with three multinationals it met through EDC for contracts worth millions.
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Creos
Access to working capital from EDC helped this arts and culture services company bring art to the world
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Aspin Kemp & Associates
This company secured contracts worth more than $140 million thanks, in part, to EDC’s Account Performance Security Guarantee.
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Open Farm
Direct lending from EDC helped this ethically-sourced pet food company expand into the United States.
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AvenEx Coating Technologies Inc.
EDC helped finance this company’s equipment, allowing it to grow from two to 1,000 employees in just four years.
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Food Trucks International
After accessing additional working capital with help from EDC, this food truck company landed a top customer.
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MetOcean Telematics
This Dartmouth, N.S., company used two EDC services — the first allowed it to free up operating funds while the second helped facilitate two international acquisitions — one in the U.K. and one in California.
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WATERAX Inc.
This Montreal manufacturer secured a long-sought-after Chilean client after EDC intervened with its matchmaking service.
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Baanto
This technology company took off so quickly they couldn’t keep up with demand, but with EDC’s financing solutions they could continue to say yes to global opportunities.
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Grace and Stella Co.
Vancouver-based Grace and Stella Co. deliver a spa experience to your home using the power of e-commerce.
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Smart Sweets
Vancouver-based Smart Sweets is turning sugar-free candy into a healthy business with financing from EDC.
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Acadian Seaplants Limited
This marine plant company is finding opportunities across the sea with a Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee.