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Reaching global success with mergers and acquisitions

Article December 02, 2024 Three experts explain how to use mergers and acquisitions to succeed globally.

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StrikeUP 2023: Growing Forward

Webinar Learn everything you need to know about the advisors, partners, and programs you can leverage to help your business thrive.

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Dream big, be daring, says EDC’s inclusive trade champion

Article June 30, 2023 Meet Jennifer Cooke, EDC’s inclusive trade champion

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Coming together: How women entrepreneurs can excel through business collaboration

Blog March 17, 2023 The best way for women-owned or women-led businesses to grow internationally and increase revenues is by working together.

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Eliminating barriers for Black, racialized exporters

Blog February 17, 2023 EDC’s Myriam Francisque highlights the key barriers for Black and racialized entrepreneurs.

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Going global: Empowering women through trade

Guide March 01, 2022 EDC Women in Trade guide offers insights to help Canadian women-owned businesses succeed internationally

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Women in trade: 3 benefits of strong global networks

Blog October 18, 2021 For women looking to expand their business internationally, strategic networks are vital to success.

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Indigenous entrepreneurs: Checklist to exporting

Blog July 05, 2021 Bree Jamieson-Holloway outlines steps Indigenous entrepreneurs need to take to get ready to export.

Women entrepreneurs beat challenges to grow globally

How women entrepreneurs overcome challenges to grow global sales

Article April 20, 2021 Women entrepreneurs discuss the challenges and opportunities of doing business internationally.

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International Women’s Day – now as much as ever

Blog March 04, 2021 On International Women’s Day, EDC reaffirms its commitment to helping women overcome barriers.

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Empowering women in trade

Article July 10, 2020 We need to change mindsets and put the proper framework in place to help more women entrepreneurs take on the world.

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Drive to succeed: Indigenous women rely on strong community ties, proud heritage to grow their business

Article July 08, 2020 EDC customers share what it’s like running women-owned Indigenous companies in Canada.

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Focus on the future: Building trust with Canada’s Indigenous business community

Blog June 19, 2020 EDC’s Todd Evans gives an overview of the Indigenous business community in Canada, its unique challenges and how EDC can help.

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Women in trade: What it takes to succeed

Article June 08, 2020 Two EDC customers share their tips to help women in trade succeed on the world stage.

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2020: The year you take your woman-owned business international

Blog March 10, 2020 No matter where you are in your export journey, there are challenges to overcome. Here are some of the top resources to help women exporters navigate the trade ecosystem.

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Breaking down the barriers for women entrepreneurs

Blog February 03, 2020 The risks of becoming an exporter are real and taking that first step can be a challenge for many women entrepreneurs.

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4 indicators that your startup is ready to go international

Blog October 23, 2019 Is it time to diversify into the global marketplace?

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Trade show strategy: Before, during and after

Article October 03, 2019 Trade shows can be an important part of your business strategy.

Why women need to export

The deeper dive: If you’re a canadian woman, here’s why you need to export

Article April 22, 2019 Women are rocking at starting new businesses, but they’re wary of growing outside of Canada. Here’s why that matters to all of us.

Women in trade

Approaching risk with the right mindset

Article Arlene & Danièle explain how it’s done.

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