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Webinar Discover the dos and don’ts for setting up international contracts to protect your business, as you grow internationally.
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Webinar It’s time to look ahead to 2021 and see how the U.S. outlook will impact Canada’s economy—and your company.
Blog November 06, 2020 Here’s how to ensure your online business is ready to fulfill orders when they start rolling in.
Webinar Learn about programs that help Indigenous exporters to access capital and enter new markets.
Article October 13, 2020 In three years, CETA has brought significant opportunities in a variety of sectors
Blog October 06, 2020 How to choose, cost out and finance an e-commerce platform for your Canadian business.
Blog September 30, 2020 Tips to make online customers feel right at home on your website, no matter what market they’re in.
Article September 14, 2020 New chapter in Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement outlines rules for digital trade.
Blog September 08, 2020 COVID-19 has closed the doors of many retail stores, but it opened a huge window to online opportunities
Webinar Explore key changes from NAFTA to CUSMA and learn how to leverage the trade deal to enter into new markets.
Article September 01, 2020 Trade expert highlights key changes to new Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement
Article August 18, 2020 Ecopia is a Toronto-based tech company that uses artificial intelligence to make maps of the world.
Blog August 17, 2020 Doing business in Mexico: Learn a little Spanish, embrace the country and opt for face-to-face meetings.
Article July 22, 2020 Experts share key information about the new rules of trade.
Blog July 14, 2020 EDC trade advisor, Emiliano Introcaso, highlights the exporter’s responsibilities with Incoterms 2020’s Group C rules.
Webinar COVID-19 has changed everything, including how to sell online. Our webinar explains new ways to boost your digital presence and acquire new customers.
Webinar A new economic reality means a new set of risks and opportunities. Our webinar will give you the latest insights into the global economy.
Blog June 22, 2020 No more filling out paper forms. Exporters can now electronically declare their shipments leaving Canada.
Article June 16, 2020 A CEO shares lessons learned while creating a new business during the pandemic.
Blog May 22, 2020 The key for FCA is to specify the delivery point in the contract of sale.
Article March 25, 2020 Frequently asked questions on COVID-19
Guide March 11, 2020 The untapped potential to grow Canada’s commercial service export sector
Blog March 06, 2020 Learn how customs brokers can help facilitate trade for Canadian exporters.
Blog March 03, 2020 Despite challenges, CEO Michael Klauck is keeping the door open to “the last big emerging market in the world.”
Blog February 26, 2020 The Netherlands is a growing e-commerce hub for Canadian exporters.
Article February 11, 2020 EDC’s guidance helps exporters establish international business standards with their supply chain, bolster brand reputation with consumers.
Success Story This Montreal-based visual effects and post-production outfit got EDC support to acquire a company closer to their customers
Blog January 31, 2020 An EDC Export Help Advisor takes a closer look at the first incoterm – EXW.
Blog January 24, 2020 EDC customer, Ciele Athletics, shares their advice.
Blog January 21, 2020 Two-way merchandise trade between Canada and the Philippines was $1.98 billion in 2016. Read 11 etiquette tips for doing business in the Philippines.
Success Story With EDC’s Export Guarantee Program, this hat company hit the ground running in the United States
Article January 15, 2020 5 things to look for in a freight forwarder.
Blog January 10, 2020 Canada’s exports to Italy in 2018 reached $2.9 billion, an increase of 34% in one year.
Blog January 07, 2020 There is another contender on the international playing field: the indirect exporter.
Blog December 17, 2019 EU is the second-largest market for Canadian service exports.
Blog December 09, 2019 What are your alternative sources of supply?
Blog December 02, 2019 Take this quiz to find out if you’re on the wrong side of the law.
Guide Your company could become involved in financial crime without even knowing it. Learn about the risks and how to manage them in this detailed guide.
Blog November 28, 2019 How will Canadian companies be impacted by new tariffs?
Blog November 21, 2019 EDC President and CEO Mairead Lavery looks ahead to the next 75 years.
Blog November 15, 2019 6 tips for Canadian brewers looking to sell outside of Canada from a beer blogger and EDC Trade Advisor.
Article November 13, 2019 Vietnam, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates are three emerging markets to look into.
Blog November 12, 2019 EDC’s regional manager in India shares his tips.
Blog November 07, 2019 The U.S. e-commerce market: Rules, regulations and logistics
Blog November 07, 2019 Ecobee, an export development canada cleantech export star, is finding new ways to help cities become more sustainable
Blog November 06, 2019 How will your export business navigate the post-Brexit economic waters?
Guide October 31, 2019 In a world of shifting economic and political climates, exporters constantly face new risks and opportunities. EDC’s Global Economic Outlook offers insight on these changes to help you make better business decisions.
Blog October 28, 2019 An EDC economist helps you understand the different country risks at play.
Blog October 21, 2019 Did you know 50% to 60% of retail sales usually come in the last three months?
Success Story Two EDC products gave Muttluks the confidence to try sales in the U.S.
Blog October 15, 2019 Because Incoterms® provide a common logistics vocabulary, using them significantly reduces the potential for disputes over logistics.
Blog October 08, 2019 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Canada’s largest export market in the Middle East and North Africa.
Article October 04, 2019 Canadian companies need to make some important decisions before setting up business in another country.
Success Story With EDC’s support, this chemical analysis and measurement company has taken on international contracts from all over the world.
Blog September 25, 2019 Two EDC customers share their Colombian business etiquette tips.
Blog September 13, 2019 EDC’s Chief Representative of Europe discusses top sector opportunities in the German market.
Blog August 30, 2019 Two exporters discuss their experience at a LGBTQ2 trade mission to Florida
Article August 28, 2019 For Canadian exporters, doing business in Germany makes good cents.
Blog August 13, 2019 International markets can be fiercely competitive. Find out how to edge out the competition.
Blog August 09, 2019 After decades of unrest, Colombia emerges as a reformed nation of opportunities for Canadians.
Article August 08, 2019 11 fun facts about Germany
Article July 22, 2019 Canadian trade confidence is at a seven-year low.
Article July 16, 2019 Learn how Colombia is progressing and offering opportunities to Canadians.
Article July 12, 2019 This is the last in our three-part series, exploring some of the challenges LBGTQ2+ exporters face and how they can mitigate risks when travelling on business. Today, we share tips for travel safety.
Blog July 05, 2019 Exporters need to adapt to different cultural situations to succeed internationally.
Article July 03, 2019 LGBTQ2+ exporter faces international challenges
Blog June 27, 2019 One of the benefits of trade with Mexico is that Canada has a trade agreement in place. Mexico is also one of the world’s largest economies with 132 million consumers and a growing middle class.
Article June 24, 2019 First blog in a three-part series, on the challenges of exporting for LGBTQ2+.
Success Story Accessing EDC’s Export Guarantee Program allowed this hockey-training company to deliver the world’s largest synthetic ice rink in Mexico
Article June 14, 2019 Resources to help Canadians understand business etiquette around the world
Blog June 11, 2019 What to know about doing business in Colombia
Blog June 04, 2019 Eco-beauty entrepreneur on the rewards, challenges of owning your own business
Blog May 27, 2019 On the heels of EDC opening two American offices, Gregory Trippenbach, EDC’s Regional Vice-President, United States, outlines the opportunities and risks for Canadian businesses exporting to the south.
Blog May 21, 2019 Canada enjoys a long-standing economic relationship with Australia. Bilateral trade is close to $7 billion, split almost evenly between goods and services.
Blog May 16, 2019 It’s only been a few short weeks since the Mar. 29 hard Brexit deadline, but it feels like months. Since then, there’s been not one, but two extensions.
Article May 14, 2019 For Canadian companies expanding internationally, it’s vital to brush up on the culture, customs and etiquette of doing business in their target markets.
Blog May 13, 2019 An accidental exporter, Neil Schwartz, shares his top five tips for exporting in Australia.
eBook May 05, 2019 In this guide, we look at each of Canada’s free trade agreements and explain when and how you can use them to do business globally.
Blog April 24, 2019 EDC is growing in the United States by opening an office in Atlanta, Georgia to better serve the southeastern part of the country.
Article April 23, 2019 If you’re a Canadian company looking to sell internationally, a trade agreement between Canada and your target market can make it easier for you to do business there.
Blog April 23, 2019 When a Fortune 250 company in the United States acquired our home-grown Canadian company in 2014, we knew we’d made it in the solar energy industry.
Blog April 11, 2019 Teresa Nizzola, EDC’s chief representative in Australia, shares five facts about doing business Down Under.
Blog March 26, 2019 Stephen Wilhelm, EDC’s regional vice-president of EMEA based in London, shares his insights on Brexit, the United Kingdom’s future and its impact on Canadian exporters.
Article March 20, 2019 A positive outlook for the next 6 months
Article March 18, 2019 Finding new customers is the top challenge faced by most Canadian exporters. To help overcome that hurdle, the expert panelists from our webinar, Making the Connection with New Customers, offer these tips.
Success Story Without EDC’s products, the company would not have been able to accept at least six large global contracts.
Blog March 13, 2019 Mexico’s macroeconomic framework remains strong. But some of the president’s initial moves have investors concerned about policy implementation and contract certainty.
Article March 06, 2019 If you’re like most Canadians, you dream of getting away to sunnier climes during our cold, harsh winter.
Blog February 26, 2019 Developing cultural intelligence—which is the ability to function effectively in different cultural contexts—will give you a critical advantage.
Blog February 18, 2019 The U.S. economy is healthy and consumer demand is strong, so prospects for export sales are good.
Article February 14, 2019 In 2017, for the first time, the proportion of service exporters was greater than goods exporters. Here are just some of the key takeaways from the webinar, Selling Your Services to the World.
Article February 13, 2019 Find out what 1,000 Canadian exporters experienced in the last half of 2018, plus what their plans are for the future.
Success Story IMAX celebrates half a century of big-screen films, shattering the boundaries of cinematic storytelling
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Success Story After rapid expansion, this digital media buying agency leveraged EDC’s Export Guarantee Program to get access to more working capital from its bank.
Success Story EDC’s Export Guarantee Program helped CubeHX secure working capital.
Success Story This Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company accessed more working capital from its bank with help from EDC.
Blog January 04, 2019 In only four years, Sera4 has grown from a small two-person operation to a multimillion-dollar enterprise—all due to export sales.
Blog December 04, 2018 One of the real benefits of the new agreement is that it puts in place a new chapter for small and medium-sized businesses.
Success Story This company is now in talks with three multinationals it met through EDC for contracts worth millions.
Article November 14, 2018 Personal relationships remain the heart of Canadian-Brazilian trade, as exporters navigate the post-election market.
Article November 06, 2018 EDC began working with P&P Optica in early 2018 and invested $1 million in the company to help it develop and launch its Smart Imaging System in Canada and the United States.
Blog October 31, 2018 Co-founder of Escape Manor reflects on the foundational steps the company took with its brand before going global.
Blog October 30, 2018 When selling to China or to other emerging countries going through partners is often essential to doing business.
Article October 25, 2018 The U.S. is still a top choice for many Canadian companies looking to get a foothold internationally. The new USMCA secures this bilateral trade for the future.
Article October 25, 2018 Looking for new customers? You may find them going even more south of south.
Article October 15, 2018 The Made in China 2025 initiative and a shift away from “quantity” to “quality” growth provide excellent opportunities to Canadian companies.
Blog October 12, 2018 The EU is Canada’s fourth largest export market, we only account for 2 % of their agri-food imports. That means there’s a huge opportunity for export growth.
Blog October 11, 2018 The new USMCA has been heralded as a 21st century agreement. One way the agreement lends itself to the modern age is through its proposed intellectual property (IP) provisions.
Article October 10, 2018 Preparing to sell internationally? Consider working these five trends into your business strategy.
Blog October 09, 2018 Business relationships in China and emerging markets require time, trust and a cultural IQ.
Blog October 03, 2018 A new United States-Mexico-Canada agreement is good news. What are steps to ratification?
Blog October 02, 2018 The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal reduces uncertainty for Canadian trade and business investment.
Article October 01, 2018 Replacing NAFTA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement stabilizes North American supply chains and trade.
Blog September 28, 2018 Discover the exports tied to the annual German festival and how Canadian businesses can take advantage.
Blog September 27, 2018 Adi Gullia, founder of Canada’s Grace & Stella, offers tips to sell products and services in the EU.
Blog September 25, 2018 Position your product to defend a top value brand and price in China, a price-competitive market.
Blog September 21, 2018 We are living the e-commerce revolution. Add in a dollop of trade wars, and you have the recipe for unprecedented change.
Article September 21, 2018 It’s been a year since Canada signed a trade agreement with Europe. Discover untapped opportunities.
Blog September 18, 2018 CETA is one of Canada’s most ambitious trade agreements, and it’s not just about tariffs.
Blog September 11, 2018 With growth of Chinese companies, the rules of the game have changed.
Blog September 11, 2018 The U.S. launches a 90-day countdown to a new NAFTA. How have talks progressed and what lies ahead?
Guide Bringing your business to a new country? Call these key experts before selling abroad and get helpful tips about each market.
Blog September 07, 2018 As an IP litigator, it’s my job to help both domestic and international companies with a presence in Canada protect their hard-earned intellectual property (IP) assets.
Blog August 29, 2018 While cryptocurrency has the spotlight, Blockchain might well offer greater value for a broader range of trade and business uses.
Blog August 27, 2018 The China question is a big one with a lot of media focus on opportunities in China and with China. This naturally leads to the question: is China a ripe market for you?
Blog August 23, 2018 In this blog, we analyze historical Canadian trade data and EDC surveys to uncover longer-term and emerging diversification trends.
Article August 20, 2018 Developing an international network is essential for global success. But where do you start?
Article August 15, 2018 The most successful companies in global trade have strong networks and know how to leverage them.
Blog July 26, 2018 One year after President Emmanuel Macron’s victory, Canadian trade with France has evolved.
Video July 13, 2018 Canadian exporters are feeling good…but for how long?
Article July 03, 2018 Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) wins Mexico’s presidential election. What does it mean for Canada-Mexico trade?
Article June 29, 2018 A list of U.S. resources to help you determine which Canadian metals are subject to U.S. tariffs.
Article June 28, 2018 Why tariffs exist, who pays them and how to know if they’ll affect your international sales.
Blog June 25, 2018 Canadian firms in precision agriculture equipment are finding new clients in Brazil and Argentina.
Blog June 15, 2018 UAE’s free trade zones and tax laws make it a great place for exporters to do business.
Blog May 25, 2018 e-Commerce technology has the power to turn even small businesses into companies with worldwide reach.
Blog May 23, 2018 From Dragon’s Den to a $10 million company, four tips that helped Rebels Refinery become an international success.
Article May 23, 2018 The Trump Administration wants to revisit or withdraw from NAFTA. Here’s what Canadian companies should know about the process and how to be prepared.
Blog May 18, 2018 8 etiquette rules when conducting business in the United Kingdom.
Blog May 14, 2018 Peer-to-peer business collaboration is a proven concept. This B.C.-based firm is helping make that happen globally for business women.
Blog May 02, 2018 As the world’s largest aerospace market, Europe in the CETA era offers Canadian exporters a valuable competitive advantage.
Blog April 26, 2018 Banks have changed. Here’s how to change your strategy and get the financing you need to grow your sales internationally.
Blog April 24, 2018 You need a strategy when it comes to networking internationally. Here are 5 tips to help you get started.
Blog April 05, 2018 Canadian maple syrup: barrel for barrel, it’s more valuable than crude oil, has proven health benefits and, most important of all, it tastes delicious.
Blog April 04, 2018 Peter Hall, Vice-president and Chief Economist at EDC took part in a webinar on Canada’s newest trade deal. Here’s his take.
Article March 29, 2018 Follow the progress of CPTPP so you're ready to act.
Blog March 28, 2018 Read this helpful advice from 9 women in the international trade space.
Article March 22, 2018 Grow your business and find new customers with the CPTPP.
Article March 13, 2018 The CPTPP gives Canada unparalleled access to Asia's fast-growth markets.
Blog March 08, 2018 On March 8th, EDC celebrated International Women’s Day. Learn why women entrepreneurs are so important to international trade.
Blog February 20, 2018 Port of Prince Rupert is North America’s closest port to Asia by up to three days sailing.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for the Brazil market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Bringing your business to a new country? Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for the United Arab Emirates market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide February 14, 2018 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Article February 12, 2018 Three EDC webinar panelists discuss why we can be optimistic following the 6th round of negotiations.
Article February 09, 2018 Discover why Canadians businesses should consider countries where Canada has comprehensive free trade agreements (FTAs) in place.
Blog February 05, 2018 EDC’s Chief Economist Peter Hall argues that history guides the current optimistic economic outlook.
Blog February 04, 2018 Growing international operations by investing in the U.S. gets you closer to clients and helps with logistics.
Blog February 01, 2018 China’s e-commerce market is the largest in the world and growing fast. Here’s how to get started.
Blog January 22, 2018 Recent survey of Canadian companies shows many adopting new business strategies
Blog January 08, 2018 CETA offers significant new opportunities for virtually every sector of the Canadian economy.
Article January 03, 2018 Canada relies on two types of trade agreements to help Canadian companies excel globally: FTAs and FIPAs.
Blog December 27, 2017 International agreements are instrumental to the prosperity of the Canadian economy.
Article December 22, 2017 Understanding rules of origin will help you qualify for preferential tariff treatment to grow your international sales.
Blog December 19, 2017 With one in five jobs relying on exports, Canada’s international trade agreements are crucial to growing the nation’s economy now and in the future.
Article December 14, 2017 Rules of origin are integral to free trade agreements and can support international business.
Article December 08, 2017 Rules of origin are a complex area of most free trade agreements and a sticking point for the U.S. in the current NAFTA renegotiation.
Article November 21, 2017 Since the 1964 hit "Walk, Don't Run", Montreal-based musician Robert Godin began modifying and customizing guitars, as well as making a new one from scratch.
Article November 16, 2017 A panel of exporting experts weighs in on NAFTA negotiations and the current challenges SMEs face when they contemplate exporting.
Article October 25, 2017 Abbyshot started out by running a home-sewing business. Now, they export in over 50 countries and work with companies like ABC/Disney and Sony Pictures.
Article October 23, 2017 Modern trade agreements are complicated, inclusive and exciting.
Article October 17, 2017 Adtrackmedia saw an opportunity in a niche market: taking blank tunnel walls of subway systems and display advertising. Read about their export success here.
Blog October 05, 2017 Every day, thousands of greenhouse-grown plants and cut flowers are shipped to the U.S. as part of Canada’s annual $420-million in floriculture export sales.
Blog September 25, 2017 By 2050, the typical farm will generate an average of 4.1 million data points every day. What does this mean for Canada’s agricultural export potential?
Blog September 20, 2017 The Port of Montreal has played a historic role in the commercial development of Montreal and Canada, and the trade between Canada and international markets.
Webinar Join a dynamic webinar that shares perspectives from Canada, the United States, and Mexico to illustrate why NAFTA is a strong, mutually beneficial partnership.
Article September 13, 2017 96% of SOTI’s revenues come from outside of Canada. Learn how SOTI grew to 700 employees in 22 countries by looking to new markets for export opportunities.
Article August 30, 2017 Understanding the market and being an innovator have been crucial to SimEx-Iwerks success in foreign markets. Read for CEO Michael Needham’s advice to SMEs.
Video August 25, 2017 A Unique Sales Proposition is a summary of what makes your company different and sets you apart from the competition.
Guide August 25, 2017 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide August 25, 2017 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Guide August 25, 2017 Bringing your business to a new country? Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for the United Kingdom market.
Blog August 18, 2017 When CETA goes into effect on September 21, Europe will remove import tariffs on 50,000 tonnes of beef and veal. Learn what Canadian beef exporters can do to take advantage.
Article August 16, 2017 The U.S. has a deeply integrated and mutually beneficial trade relationship with Canada. Here’s the many incentives for them to keep it that way.
Article August 11, 2017 While CETA removes tariff barriers, you may run into other trade barriers when exporting to the EU.
Article August 10, 2017 Read how Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal has found success in exporting cultural products through their international tours.
Blog August 08, 2017 The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) came into force August 1. EDC experts share why it’s important and what it means for Canadian exporters.
Article August 04, 2017 Quantum computing has the ability to revolutionize what computer systems can do. Learn how D-Wave systems took advantage of a critical export moment.
Article August 04, 2017 Despite the U.S. focus on eliminating trade deficits in a new NAFTA, Mexico is in a strong position to achieve its goal of enhancing trilateral trade.
Article July 27, 2017 The U.S. released its wish list for NAFTA’s renegotiations as well as the negotiation start date—Aug. 16. What does it mean for Canadian exporters?
Blog July 26, 2017 The four best-selling Canadian musicians of all time, both at home and in export markets, are women. Read how they’ve changed the export world.
Blog July 18, 2017 The rise of music streaming has globalized the marketplace and Canada is exporting more music today than ever before. Here’s why.
Article July 18, 2017 Two exporters discuss how Europe will spell business opportunities for Canadian companies.
Article July 17, 2017 Steve Johnston of Ably Productions shares his exporting journey and how he’s found success with the subscription business model.
Article July 17, 2017 A primer on the EU trade barriers Canadian exporters can expect.
Article July 13, 2017 Canada’s dairy supply management system has been under close scrutiny by many countries. We examine how this issue will become part of NAFTA re-negotiation.
Article July 13, 2017 Steve Johnston of Ably Productions shares his lessons learned from a challenging exporting experience, and more insights from doing business internationally.
Blog July 07, 2017 Canada’s reliance on the U.S. market is high and with uncertainty south of the border, diversification is worth exploring. Here’s how.
Article July 07, 2017 CETA will come into force this summer. A Q&A with EDC’s Europe expert Daniel Benatuil on what you need to know about its benefits and challenges.
Blog July 06, 2017 OECD nations that are part of the EU and CETA should be considered as a target for Canadian exporters looking to expand beyond the U.S.
Blog June 29, 2017 The removal of barriers to capital flow in the Chinese economy will offer Canadian exporters major benefits. Learn how.
Article June 23, 2017 Founder of British Columbia based Arcana Studios shares his key to achieving global success in the creative industry. Read more to find out.
Article June 20, 2017 A primer on important dates between the launch of NAFTA negotiations on May 18 until they begin, no earlier than August 16.
Article June 14, 2017 Lyte Energy shares how their helping transition the world to a hydrogen economy through education and their products.
Article June 06, 2017 It may sound like a blockbuster movie series, but no other issue has dominated Canada-U.S. trade like softwood lumber.
Article June 05, 2017 The federal government has announced the $867-million Softwood Lumber Action Plan, but the future of Canada’s forestry sector relies on innovation and diversification.
Article May 31, 2017 Canada is by nature a global forestry leader and the industry has proven it can be resilient in the face of the challenge of change.
Article May 30, 2017 Christine Deslaurier, owner of Step Up Boutique, shares lessons learned from her 10 year long export journey as an e-bay and brick & mortar store owner.
Article May 29, 2017 Find out how Step Up Boutique, a micro-multinational, has sold to 42 countries in her 10 years of business.
Article May 25, 2017 Learn how Canadian software company dTechs has succesfully exported its electrical management software, epm Suite, to Colombia.
Article May 23, 2017 If you want to go beyond Canada's borders, there are experts to help. RBC's Jason Storsley has advice for small businesses considering global expansion.
Article May 17, 2017 A wastewater technology company from P.E.I. focuses its export markets on military bases, disaster relief operations, mining camps and off-grid communities.
Article Ontario-based company Schleese Saddlery discusses how it's important educate yourself and listening to those who know more than you when it comes to exporting.
Article Have you ever wondered how saddle technology has evolved while respecting its traditional European roots? Schleese Saddlery saw its potential and pursued it.
Article RentMoola co-founder discusses the differences between selling in Canada vs. the United States, the roadblocks they faced and how you can overcome them.
Article Learn how RentMoola leveraged fintech to disrupt the banking industry by creating an online platform to pay rent with a debit or credit card.
Blog April 21, 2017 Learn how the financial services is one of the largest and fastest-growing Canadian exports, attributing more than half of Canada's outward foreign direct investment.
Blog April 20, 2017 Pricing products and services appropriately is critical for exporting. It's important to understand the pricing constraints your business may face abroad.
Article B.C.'s Little Miss Chief discusses the importance of how knowing importing countries' rules and regulations is critical to your company's success.
Article A recipe passed down from generation to generation, Little Miss Chief Gourmet Products introduced traditional First Nations gourmet salmon to the world.
Article Glint Innovation's co-founder discusses how they, with the help from the Canadian government and MaRS Network, were able to successfully start their business.
Article Founded by a small group of new Canadians, Glint Innovations has successfully exported their platform by being open to new cultures around the world.
Article Choosing and trusting your distributor can be critical to your success abroad. Read more about Canadian Natural Oils' export journey from owner Juanita Corbett.
Article Learn how this entrepreneurial couple transformed an unsightly plant into a lucrative natural oils exporting business, with a help of a good agent-distributor.
Blog April 04, 2017 The global health and wellness market is huge. Learn how there is rising demand for Canadian products in Western Europe, China, Brazil and the Andean region.
Article March 30, 2017 Navigating Buy American regulations may be challenging, but can be done. First learn what it means and then how to do your homework to navigate around this complex issue.
Blog March 30, 2017 "Paperwork can be one of the biggest challenges of exporting for SMEs." International Documents Canada helps companies navigate the costs and complications.
Article MyPakage Apparel's CEO discusses the art of customer services, the importance of partnerships, and how to adapt to different markets.
Article To sell their unique idea in a niche market, MyPakage Apparel strengthened its supply chain. Learn how this helped the company find success in new markets.
Article March 24, 2017 EDC opened its financing branch outside of Canada, in Singapore. Learn from Bill Brown, EDC's Regional VP, Asia, on how this can help Canadian companies.
Article March 20, 2017 Q&A with a trade expert who works with Canadian companies to help them understand and obey these very rules (Buy America, Buy American and America First.)
Article March 16, 2017 Although Eddyfi is a niche market player, being nimble and seizing opportunities helped them export to over 70 countries around the world, including Iran.
Blog March 14, 2017 There is confusion around Buy America, Buy American and America First. Canadian companies should know what they mean and how they can impact business.
Article March 10, 2017 Manitoba-based Branko's Beagles knows the ins and outs - and navigates the regulatory challenges - of the dog breeding business at home and abroad.
Article March 09, 2017 See how the heavily integrated supply chain between the Canada-U.S. automotive industries benefit both sides of the border.
Article March 09, 2017 Some companies export materials, others export man's best friend. A Manitoba couple saw a 'pawsitive' opportunity to export quality-bred beagles globally.
Article March 01, 2017 From cars that use alternative fuels to cars that drive themselves, find out how Canadian companies are on the forefront of global automotive technology.
Article February 14, 2017 Hibernum, a video game developer for mobile platforms and consoles, has worked with world-renowned brands, such as Disney, Fruit Ninja, and Bruce Lee.
Article February 13, 2017 A successful crowdfunding campaign can be a great tool for building a community and testing your products. Learn from the founder of Bulat Kitchen Knives.
Article February 10, 2017 Here is expert advice for Canadians exporters regarding market changes to help you prepare and continue to succeed south of the border.
Article February 10, 2017 A knife aficionado and foodie, Bulat Kitchen Knife's creator beat his goal of raising $25,000 in the first 24 hours of the 30-day campaign through crowdfunding.
Article February 09, 2017 Planning for crowdfunding is just as critical as the selling phase. Learn more from Revol Technologies, which created custom-fit Bluetooth earphones.
Article February 08, 2017 Montreal's Revol Technologies raised over $2.5 million, and secured approximately 10,500 customers in more than 100 countries through crowdfunding.
Blog February 07, 2017 A look at how crowdfunding has evolved, and how more entrepreneurs and start-ups are using it to attract investors and customers from around the world.
Article February 06, 2017 From “America first” policies to massive new infrastructure spending, the U.S. market is poised for change.
Article January 26, 2017 CoolIT Systems, a Calgary-based tech company, discusses its export strategies and biggest lessons learned from going global.
Article January 25, 2017 Founded in 2001 by three gamers, CoolIT's technology now cools more than two million CPUs in various systems around the globe. Learn how partnerships helped.
Article January 24, 2017 The CEO of roller coaster company Martin & Vleminckx discusses how export success came from face-to-face meetings and learning more about different countries.
Article January 18, 2017 First through Canada Post, Wooki's CEO starting exporting his products through eBay. Learn how e-commerce can provide a "natural transition" to exporting.
Article January 17, 2017 Gatineau, Quebec native Adrien Lavoie went from selling merchandise from his parents' basement to regularly shippings his products to 45 countries.
Article January 13, 2017 iPlayco's Scott Forbes discusses the highs and lows of exporting to different markets around the world, and how to mitigate payment risks to remain successful.
Guide Step-by-step guide shows you how a strong USP can help you optimize overseas sales techniques, and how to create and use your company’s own USP.
Guide Learn how wisely selecting and preparing for trade shows can help you enter new markets, increase sales, and increase awareness of your company.
Guide A white paper with practical information on how to develop an effective, long-term strategy for exporting to the U.S. and establish a business presence.
Guide This white paper provides practical, how-to information to help your company look beyond the U.S. and start developing markets in other OECD countries.
Guide More Canadian companies are acquiring affiliates to increase sales and access supply chains. Find out if you should invest abroad, and how EDC can help.
Article September 26, 2016 It’s common to face trade barriers when selling into OECD markets, but trade expert Todd Winterhalt outlines several ways to overcome them.
Article September 26, 2016 Different kinds of trade barriers you oculd encounter when entering some OECD markets.
Blog September 26, 2016 Learn how the OECD’s 35 countries could be prime new markets for your Canadian goods and services, and how to overcome the barriers.
Guide September 12, 2016 This comprehensive guide helps you explore exporting and direct investment opportunities in the ten fast-growing markets of Southeast Asia.
Guide Learns more about Panama’s export opportunities, risks, trade agreement with Canada and how to break into the market in this detailed market guide.
Article September 01, 2016 Vancouver's STEMCELLS Technologies exported from day one. Learn how their reputation with community researchers around the world helped validate their product.
Article September 01, 2016 STEMCELLS Technologies needed certain tools to do research work in hemotology and oncology, and knew that other researchers around the world needed the same.
Guide Hone your exporting strategy with this insightful guide, which shows how the U.S. is divided into 11 markets, each with its own opportunities.
Guide Find the best markets for your business with this detailed guide, as well as market entry strategies, investing, steps to export success, and more.
Guide See how hidden assets in your balance sheet can provide working capital to finance your business abroad, and help you negotiate with your bank.
Article August 15, 2016 Discover the pros and cons of the six ways to sell overseas.
Article August 15, 2016 A foreign affiliate can help you grow your sales overseas.
Article August 15, 2016 Investing in operations abroad can have key benefits for growth. Acadian Seaplants exports to 80 markets around the world and has employees in 11 countries.
Guide Learn how to secure an adequate supply of working capital with EDC’s Export Guarantee Program (EGP).
Guide Learn about India, one of the largest emerging markets, and how your company can navigate the opportunities and risks, including to intellectual property.
Article August 02, 2016 Thanks to Synaptive Medical, neurosurgeons now have imaging and robotic positioning technology software. So far, all of their sales have come from exports.
Guide This guide provides practical information and dozens of resources to help you plan and carry out your export strategy to the Chinese market.
Guide This comprehensive guide covers all the exporting and investment basics of doing business in Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America.
Blog July 11, 2016 Learn how Canada's information and communications technologies (ICT) sector could lead to the next wave of innovation that will transform many sectors.
Guide The OECD ranks some countries as riskier than others, but this practical guide shows you what makes up country risk, how to assess it, and how to manage it.
Blog June 29, 2016 With new opportunities on the horizon, EDC highlights some important resources for Quebec companies thinking of exporting.
Article June 22, 2016 Phantom Intelligence developed an innovative collision-warning sensor through laser technology and have a vision that one day, all vehicles will have it.
Guide Strong contracts are even more essential when dealing internationally. Get tips on the key terms and structural elements you need in your next contract.
Guide May 16, 2016 Packed with tips, this paper shares expert advice on how to find and keep international customers, from building relationships to after-sales service.
Guide Learn how international agents and distributors can help you overcome the barriers when dealing in less familiar markets, and how to choose the right ones.
Guide Learn how diversifying into multiple markets is key to business success, and learn how to choose the best markets and entry strategies for your company.
Guide Learn how you can expand operations outside of Canada to increase sales, improve service, and access supply chains and resources—and how EDC can help.
Article April 20, 2016 Saltworks Technologies found global export success by desalting sea water more cleanly and using 80 per cent less energy than conventional methods.