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Join Canadian businesses of all sizes that are finding success by growing their customer base and finding new opportunities internationally.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="2205f909-a596-475e-8581-4069d85bd471" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Quick tips </h3> <ul> <li>Between 2009 and 2011, one out of every 10 exporters grew at an annual rate of more than 20%. </li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">You don't have to be a huge corporation—size isn’t related to success abroad. </span></li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Understand that you’ll require thorough preparation and logistical planning. </span><br /> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="c-keyline aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="key-line key-line--top-margin "></div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="6fc6ebbe-21c0-41ea-92ef-0f27c58edc97" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p><br /> <br /> </p> </div> </div> <div class="sectiontitle aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--7 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <section class="section-title align-center"> <h2 class="title"> TradeInsights </h2> </section></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="2ec6266e-d770-4bd5-80bc-63928f4503df" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p style="text-align: center;">Want the latest? The <a href="/en/tradeinsights.html" target="_self">TradeInsights</a> tab on the EDC website will bring you leading-edge articles, commentary, webinars, and other tools designed to keep you up to date. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find there to help Canadian exporters navigate the global market. </p> </div> </div> <div class="list aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div> <div class="c-recommended-articles recommended-grid-wrapper single-row new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab"> <div class="recommended-articles"> <ul data-event-component="Non Premium Content Recommendation" data-event-name="link click" data-event-type="link" data-event-engagement="1" data-event-level="secondary"> <li class="article" data-event-action="0"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag article inline"></span> <span>Article</span> </div> <span class="date"> </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/service-exporters-ahero-m.jpg" alt="service exporters"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html" class="title" target="_self">I was an exporter and I didn’t know it</a></h3> <p>If you’re a small online service provider, you may not even think of yourself as an exporter. Here’s why you should, and how you can further expand your business internationally.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="1"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> April 13, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/exporters-journey-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Young female entrepreneur taking stock of her inventory"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html" class="title" target="_self">Five signs you’re ready to start exporting </a></h3> <p>Getting started with exporting isn’t always easy. The good news: Even if you’re just considering taking that first step, you may be further along in the exporting journey than you think.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="2"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> February 27, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/outdoor/expand-beyond-the-us-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Hot air balloon over city"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html" class="title" target="_self">Outside the comfort zone: Expanding beyond the U.S.</a></h3> <p>If you’re thinking of expanding into another country, you’ll need to choose your target markets carefully. Here’s why you should diversify your efforts beyond the United States.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="6166f637-4c73-4621-b024-7b15f0147bd5" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Learn more</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Find answers to your intercultural questions from a Canadian and a local point of view. </p> </div> </div> <div class="responsivegrid aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="4122ef68-489e-4d38-9d90-a8f37f6220ac" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/start-buy-business/start-business/pages/create-effective-business-plan.aspx?PATH=/EN/advice_centre/articles/Pages/start6b.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">bdc*: Step 2—Prepare a winning business plan</span></a></h3> <p>Discover our articles, tips and free resources designed to help you put together a solid business plan.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="b20ace1e-413a-48f6-a57d-81ed268a0b8b" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="/en/tool/export-help-hub.html" target="_self"><span class="new-icon">EDC Export Help Hub</span></a></h3> <p>Insights to guide smart export decisions.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="19832691-7771-4e41-a72e-178f3500cff6" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://fittfortrade.com/situational-analysis" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">FITT: Situational analysis</span></a></h3> <p>Learn how to accurately assess your company’s current ability to grow internationally and conduct the right research, efficiently and cost effectively. This workshop will help you determine whether you’re ready to expand, and which markets will work best for you.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section></div> <div class="personacontent aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-tab-content="s2" class="c-persona-content tab-panel " id="s2" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="s2-tab"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="92649673-aefd-42ae-bcf1-3df07ca08c86" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--1"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="a8268c08-2f80-4ecd-a4e7-7f036d30acbe" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Build an export plan</h3> <p>Your export plan is an extension of your business plan. Discover how to map a strategy to find new customers and partners internationally, be competitive and access the skilled talent you need to grow your business.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="6ffb874d-a3b1-4007-8328-d0df8f5f5d89" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Quick tips </h3> <ul> <li>Ensure your domestic business plan is already effective. </li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Cover elements such as financing arrangements, major competitors and market risks. </span></li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Consider staffing plans, competitive advantages and disadvantages and how you might need to adapt your product. </span><br /> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="c-keyline aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="key-line key-line--top-margin "></div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="72f1f009-8a7f-49ef-9bb2-070d8f2555fb" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p><br /> <br /> </p> </div> </div> <div class="sectiontitle aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--7 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <section class="section-title align-center"> <h2 class="title"> TradeInsights </h2> </section></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="bd5c88db-cdce-4aea-b365-3f0910d1057e" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p style="text-align: center;">Want the latest? The <a href="/en/tradeinsights.html" target="_self">TradeInsights</a> tab on the EDC website will bring you leading-edge articles, commentary, webinars, and other tools designed to keep you up to date. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find there to help Canadian exporters navigate the global market. </p> </div> </div> <div class="list aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div> <div class="c-recommended-articles recommended-grid-wrapper single-row new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab"> <div class="recommended-articles"> <ul data-event-component="Non Premium Content Recommendation" data-event-name="link click" data-event-type="link" data-event-engagement="1" data-event-level="secondary"> <li class="article" data-event-action="0"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag article inline"></span> <span>Article</span> </div> <span class="date"> </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/service-exporters-ahero-m.jpg" alt="service exporters"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html" class="title" target="_self">I was an exporter and I didn’t know it</a></h3> <p>If you’re a small online service provider, you may not even think of yourself as an exporter. Here’s why you should, and how you can further expand your business internationally.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="1"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> April 13, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/exporters-journey-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Young female entrepreneur taking stock of her inventory"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html" class="title" target="_self">Five signs you’re ready to start exporting </a></h3> <p>Getting started with exporting isn’t always easy. The good news: Even if you’re just considering taking that first step, you may be further along in the exporting journey than you think.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="2"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> February 27, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/outdoor/expand-beyond-the-us-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Hot air balloon over city"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html" class="title" target="_self">Outside the comfort zone: Expanding beyond the U.S.</a></h3> <p>If you’re thinking of expanding into another country, you’ll need to choose your target markets carefully. Here’s why you should diversify your efforts beyond the United States.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="fa0a3b3d-4a1f-40d9-a8d0-4e77ae380be0" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Learn more</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Find answers to your intercultural questions from a Canadian and a local point of view. </p> </div> </div> <div class="responsivegrid aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="27a8fc5c-b6d0-424a-a70c-4a622e80d8b2" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://fittfortrade.com/products-services-global-market" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">FITT: Products & Services for a Global Market</span></a></h3> <p>Give yourself an edge over your competition by adapting your products and services to local regulatory, cultural, pricing and packaging requirements for sale in international markets.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="d04d2a21-ecaf-42a8-bedf-3d8aae74a74f" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://fittfortrade.com/planning-international-market-entry" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">FITT: Planning for International Market Entry</span></a></h3> <p>The organizations that succeed in new international trade ventures are usually those that carefully plan their market entry strategies. By choosing the right market entry strategy for your industry and needs, analyzing market entry opportunities, and creating a new international business plan, you will be able to play to your strengths better than ever and establish the best possible strategy for your short-term and long-term future.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="5c488f73-2f76-4f0d-9280-ca02fbe0a9ff" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/fast-expres/menu-eng.html" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">Canada Border Services Agency: Free and Secure Trade</span></a></h3> <p>The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a commercial clearance program designed to ensure safety and security while expediting legitimate trade across the Canada–U.S. border.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section></div> <div class="personacontent aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-tab-content="s3" class="c-persona-content tab-panel " id="s3" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="s3-tab"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="771b6b9f-97fa-40fd-907b-7576fda0a5bc" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--1"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="bf575678-45e7-49df-9fc1-68f3ef884968" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Identify target markets</h3> <p>Conduct market research to pinpoint the best country for your business by identifying opportunities, highlighting trade barriers and understanding where your product or service is in demand.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="7c4fdef6-2657-4ed3-a54d-0c76de7c93b7" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Quick tips </h3> <ul> <li>Do you offer something niche to a specific market?</li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Identify which countries have a Free Trade Agreement with Canada and focus on them first. </span></li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Figure out how you will get your product to that market and what it will cost you. </span><br /> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="c-keyline aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="key-line key-line--top-margin "></div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="88d1166b-0991-4ab0-9ed5-9fab8b98e07a" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p><br /> <br /> </p> </div> </div> <div class="sectiontitle aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--7 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <section class="section-title align-center"> <h2 class="title"> TradeInsights </h2> </section></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="db93c5fc-88cd-44cf-bb1b-182027655d79" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p style="text-align: center;">Want the latest? The <a href="/en/tradeinsights.html" target="_self">TradeInsights</a> tab on the EDC website will bring you leading-edge articles, commentary, webinars, and other tools designed to keep you up to date. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find there to help Canadian exporters navigate the global market. </p> </div> </div> <div class="list aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div> <div class="c-recommended-articles recommended-grid-wrapper single-row new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab"> <div class="recommended-articles"> <ul data-event-component="Non Premium Content Recommendation" data-event-name="link click" data-event-type="link" data-event-engagement="1" data-event-level="secondary"> <li class="article" data-event-action="0"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag article inline"></span> <span>Article</span> </div> <span class="date"> </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/service-exporters-ahero-m.jpg" alt="service exporters"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html" class="title" target="_self">I was an exporter and I didn’t know it</a></h3> <p>If you’re a small online service provider, you may not even think of yourself as an exporter. Here’s why you should, and how you can further expand your business internationally.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="1"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> April 13, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/exporters-journey-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Young female entrepreneur taking stock of her inventory"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html" class="title" target="_self">Five signs you’re ready to start exporting </a></h3> <p>Getting started with exporting isn’t always easy. The good news: Even if you’re just considering taking that first step, you may be further along in the exporting journey than you think.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="2"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> February 27, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/outdoor/expand-beyond-the-us-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Hot air balloon over city"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html" class="title" target="_self">Outside the comfort zone: Expanding beyond the U.S.</a></h3> <p>If you’re thinking of expanding into another country, you’ll need to choose your target markets carefully. Here’s why you should diversify your efforts beyond the United States.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="883e2e67-a83f-43bf-9d7b-e88e749eac9a" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Learn more</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Find answers to your intercultural questions from a Canadian and a local point of view. </p> </div> </div> <div class="responsivegrid aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="57021a4e-c952-45fc-a800-b5571a68f886" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://fittfortrade.com/feasibility-international-trade" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">FITT: Feasibility of International Trade</span></a></h3> <p>Decide whether new international trade opportunities are viable, assess your company’s readiness to take advantage of them and determine whether the potential benefits outweigh the risks and costs.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="1123b3fc-eafd-4bd9-9827-1a4c0176a27d" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business.html" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">Goverment of Canada: Business and industry</span></a></h3> <p>Information for businesses on tax and tariff requirements, permits and regulations, intellectual property and copyright, and how to fund or incorporate a business, hire employees or sell to government.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="db92c540-9132-472a-b879-885f73b3bcb1" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://www.edc.ca/EN/Knowledge-Centre/Publications/Documents/google-export-map.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">Google: Export Business Map</span></a></h3> <p>Make the web work for Canadian exporters.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section></div> <div class="personacontent aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-tab-content="s4" class="c-persona-content tab-panel " id="s4" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="s4-tab"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="ad9fc865-2be5-4e82-be80-a71715778947" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--1"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="8393648a-e09a-4f14-a95b-fc7f4cb5a1b2" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Finding customers</h3> <p>Consult with government agencies, trade associations, subject matter experts, brokers and other exporters to help you determine what your international customers need.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="1f4ca554-c2de-4b3e-9304-37ea6e9c9204" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Quick tips </h3> <ul> <li>Partner with like-minded businesses to expand your network. </li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Open a foreign affiliate to sell goods and services. </span></li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Attend trade shows and conferences specific to your industry. </span><br /> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="c-keyline aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="key-line key-line--top-margin "></div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="e0a88fe1-8ac6-43ce-9cb4-c4b3731fef32" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p><br /> <br /> </p> </div> </div> <div class="sectiontitle aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--7 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <section class="section-title align-center"> <h2 class="title"> TradeInsights </h2> </section></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="8359d661-2dc7-4964-9bee-6ddfe8ed13a6" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p style="text-align: center;">Want the latest? The <a href="/en/tradeinsights.html" target="_self">TradeInsights</a> tab on the EDC website will bring you leading-edge articles, commentary, webinars, and other tools designed to keep you up to date. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find there to help Canadian exporters navigate the global market. </p> </div> </div> <div class="list aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div> <div class="c-recommended-articles recommended-grid-wrapper single-row new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab"> <div class="recommended-articles"> <ul data-event-component="Non Premium Content Recommendation" data-event-name="link click" data-event-type="link" data-event-engagement="1" data-event-level="secondary"> <li class="article" data-event-action="0"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag article inline"></span> <span>Article</span> </div> <span class="date"> </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/service-exporters-ahero-m.jpg" alt="service exporters"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html" class="title" target="_self">I was an exporter and I didn’t know it</a></h3> <p>If you’re a small online service provider, you may not even think of yourself as an exporter. Here’s why you should, and how you can further expand your business internationally.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="1"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> April 13, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/exporters-journey-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Young female entrepreneur taking stock of her inventory"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html" class="title" target="_self">Five signs you’re ready to start exporting </a></h3> <p>Getting started with exporting isn’t always easy. The good news: Even if you’re just considering taking that first step, you may be further along in the exporting journey than you think.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="2"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> February 27, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/outdoor/expand-beyond-the-us-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Hot air balloon over city"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html" class="title" target="_self">Outside the comfort zone: Expanding beyond the U.S.</a></h3> <p>If you’re thinking of expanding into another country, you’ll need to choose your target markets carefully. Here’s why you should diversify your efforts beyond the United States.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="51a8c1fb-5fa1-4861-81e0-d778b60d075c" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Learn more</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Find answers to your intercultural questions from a Canadian and a local point of view. </p> </div> </div> <div class="responsivegrid aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="2c110e9f-b02a-4175-bf6f-ac4fb5d8e9ec" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business.html" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">Goverment of Canada: Business and industry</span></a></h3> <p>Information for businesses on tax and tariff requirements, permits and regulations, intellectual property and copyright, and how to fund or incorporate a business, hire employees or sell to government.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="eb9f7a84-5869-4a8c-a57d-ff29e776400a" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://www.international.gc.ca/protocol-protocole/reps.aspx?lang=eng" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">Global Affairs Canada: Foreign representatives in Canada</span></a></h3> <p>The Office of Protocol helps you find the most accurate information on foreign missions and international organizations accredited to Canada, and on their staff members.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="527a27cd-ee0a-4703-959a-4bb3cdcf819b" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://fittfortrade.com/selling-international-markets" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">FITT: Selling to international markets</span></a></h3> <p>When you communicate clearly with your customers, negotiate or conduct your transactions clearly and provide the service they want, they’ll keep coming back again and again. Set up the right sales channels to give your customers access to your products or services, discover whether using agents, wholesalers or retailers should be part of your strategy, and find how acting upon customer information you’ve gathered can lead to increases in satisfaction rates.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section></div> <div class="personacontent aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-tab-content="s5" class="c-persona-content tab-panel " id="s5" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="s5-tab"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="7fbcd09b-3270-4e5a-9fe3-e8e6d6d7ab5b" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--1"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="b5d872b0-959a-4e29-8503-f29e5e6cb989" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Entering target markets</h3> <p>Finding your place in a new market is about selecting the best timing and the right partners. Determine the best market-entry options for your business. Should you sell directly, use a distribution network or set up an international office?</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="c089b742-940c-4df9-b89e-6274f51c66c8" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Quick tips </h3> <ul> <li>If thinking about exporting directly to foreign consumers, consider how you might have to adapt your product.</li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Intermediaries can help with cultural differences and language barriers. </span></li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li>Partnering with a local company can help you with on-the-ground knowledge.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="c-keyline aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="key-line key-line--top-margin "></div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="9f4ef320-9c1d-40d1-b676-69fcf1c25949" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p><br /> <br /> </p> </div> </div> <div class="sectiontitle aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--7 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <section class="section-title align-center"> <h2 class="title"> TradeInsights </h2> </section></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="a845a358-fe7b-4584-a972-486381103fa6" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p style="text-align: center;">Want the latest? The <a href="/en/tradeinsights.html" target="_self">TradeInsights</a> tab on the EDC website will bring you leading-edge articles, commentary, webinars, and other tools designed to keep you up to date. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find there to help Canadian exporters navigate the global market. </p> </div> </div> <div class="list aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div> <div class="c-recommended-articles recommended-grid-wrapper single-row new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab"> <div class="recommended-articles"> <ul data-event-component="Non Premium Content Recommendation" data-event-name="link click" data-event-type="link" data-event-engagement="1" data-event-level="secondary"> <li class="article" data-event-action="0"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag article inline"></span> <span>Article</span> </div> <span class="date"> </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/service-exporters-ahero-m.jpg" alt="service exporters"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html" class="title" target="_self">I was an exporter and I didn’t know it</a></h3> <p>If you’re a small online service provider, you may not even think of yourself as an exporter. Here’s why you should, and how you can further expand your business internationally.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="1"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> April 13, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/exporters-journey-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Young female entrepreneur taking stock of her inventory"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html" class="title" target="_self">Five signs you’re ready to start exporting </a></h3> <p>Getting started with exporting isn’t always easy. The good news: Even if you’re just considering taking that first step, you may be further along in the exporting journey than you think.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="2"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> February 27, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/outdoor/expand-beyond-the-us-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Hot air balloon over city"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html" class="title" target="_self">Outside the comfort zone: Expanding beyond the U.S.</a></h3> <p>If you’re thinking of expanding into another country, you’ll need to choose your target markets carefully. Here’s why you should diversify your efforts beyond the United States.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="5208de83-f1b0-4801-a713-71725a2eb9d0" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Learn more</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Find answers to your intercultural questions from a Canadian and a local point of view. </p> </div> </div> <div class="responsivegrid aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="f8e8b89f-306d-4df6-a157-c5f4f466be5d" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://fittfortrade.com/selling-international-markets" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">FITT: Selling to international markets</span></a></h3> <p>When you communicate clearly with your customers, negotiate or conduct your transactions clearly and provide the service they want, they’ll keep coming back again and again. Set up the right sales channels to give your customers access to your products or services, discover whether using agents, wholesalers or retailers should be part of your strategy, and find how acting upon customer information you’ve gathered can lead to increases in satisfaction rates.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="b6ee707c-8a98-4ce4-8c92-1751011dcaab" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://www.international.gc.ca/cil-cai/country_insights-apercus_pays/countryinsights-apercuspays.aspx?lang=eng" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">Global Affairs Canada: Country Insights</span></a></h3> <p>Find answers to your intercultural questions from a Canadian and a local point of view.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="5f0e7552-0639-4445-ac9e-6d135a3c06f0" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="/en/country-info.html" target="_self">Country Info</a></h3> <p>EDC’s Country Info page is a country-by-country portal outlining our trade relationships, potential buyers, economic and political trends, as well as sector and commodity information.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section></div> <div class="personacontent aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-tab-content="s6" class="c-persona-content tab-panel " id="s6" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="s6-tab"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="12f81a04-447d-4ca9-bf20-52bd220b4fb3" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--1"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="181c6562-86af-410b-8986-b32dae8a6eab" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Identify finance requirements</h3> <p>Financial products fuel your international growth. Discover how to find government loans and grants, get financial information on partners, negotiate competitive payment terms with new customers, and why leveraging your accounts receivable and insuring your sales can put you in a more competitive position.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="cb5eabc6-34e8-4a72-bb05-f5f27ce20556" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Quick tips </h3> <ul> <li>The Government of Canada offers tax incentives, like the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/scientific-research-experimental-development-tax-incentive-program.html" target="_blank"><span class="new-icon">SR&ED program</span></a>. </li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Accounts receivable insurance can be used to leverage more working capital from your bank. </span></li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li>Having enough cash flow allows you to take on international contracts as they come your way.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="c-keyline aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="key-line key-line--top-margin "></div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="394ac1e1-f984-4e04-8b51-1f4e22f16056" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p><br /> <br /> </p> </div> </div> <div class="sectiontitle aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--7 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <section class="section-title align-center"> <h2 class="title"> TradeInsights </h2> </section></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="a8c4789b-4d31-46f0-b011-150f197cf16c" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p style="text-align: center;">Want the latest? The <a href="/en/tradeinsights.html" target="_self">TradeInsights</a> tab on the EDC website will bring you leading-edge articles, commentary, webinars, and other tools designed to keep you up to date. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find there to help Canadian exporters navigate the global market. </p> </div> </div> <div class="list aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div> <div class="c-recommended-articles recommended-grid-wrapper single-row new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab"> <div class="recommended-articles"> <ul data-event-component="Non Premium Content Recommendation" data-event-name="link click" data-event-type="link" data-event-engagement="1" data-event-level="secondary"> <li class="article" data-event-action="0"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag article inline"></span> <span>Article</span> </div> <span class="date"> </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/service-exporters-ahero-m.jpg" alt="service exporters"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html" class="title" target="_self">I was an exporter and I didn’t know it</a></h3> <p>If you’re a small online service provider, you may not even think of yourself as an exporter. Here’s why you should, and how you can further expand your business internationally.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="1"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> April 13, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/exporters-journey-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Young female entrepreneur taking stock of her inventory"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html" class="title" target="_self">Five signs you’re ready to start exporting </a></h3> <p>Getting started with exporting isn’t always easy. The good news: Even if you’re just considering taking that first step, you may be further along in the exporting journey than you think.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="2"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> February 27, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/outdoor/expand-beyond-the-us-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Hot air balloon over city"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/expand-beyond-the-u-s.html" class="title" target="_self">Outside the comfort zone: Expanding beyond the U.S.</a></h3> <p>If you’re thinking of expanding into another country, you’ll need to choose your target markets carefully. Here’s why you should diversify your efforts beyond the United States.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="963d687d-0392-4b02-b403-593dfea9bb9d" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Learn more</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Find answers to your intercultural questions from a Canadian and a local point of view. </p> </div> </div> <div class="responsivegrid aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="6a6bab86-b40a-465b-bf2c-d89fe365ce23" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="/en/solutions/working-capital/export-guarantee-program.html" target="_self">Export Guarantee Program</a></h3> <p>The Export Guarantee Program shares the financial risk with your bank so you can get the financing you need to break into new markets.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="1d157500-b2c6-4a59-bff2-6ee6aadf1818" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="https://fittfortrade.com/international-trade-finance" target="_blank">FITT: International Trade Finance</a></h3> <p>In the International Trade Finance course, you’ll learn everything an importer or exporter needs to know about payment, risk mitigation and financing, the financial flow and the flow of goods and services in global trade.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--4"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="cb91b5b4-07cb-4582-bb87-9a65e06319cf" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3><a href="http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/csbfp-pfpec.nsf/eng/home" target="_blank">Goverment of Canada: Canada Small Business Financing Program</a></h3> <p>Most start-ups and existing for-profit small businesses in Canada with gross revenues of $10 million or less are eligible to apply for loans under this program. Such businesses can be corporations, sole proprietors, partnerships or co-operatives.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section></div> <div class="personacontent aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-tab-content="s7" class="c-persona-content tab-panel " id="s7" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="s7-tab"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 "> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="3a0ed525-9a29-4d32-ab4d-ab1794dadbe1" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--1"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="96894d1f-c97d-49a3-9ae5-7a389cddd70f" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Managing risk</h3> <p>Get insights into political, financial, economic and business risk so you can take steps to protect yourself from non-payment and create a robust risk management strategy.</p> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="32a72310-3461-4cc6-a1c3-aeb1c625ad2b" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <h3>Quick tips </h3> <ul> <li>Protect your intellectual property by registering your IP in Canada and in the international market.</li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Ask each new customer to complete a credit application.</span></li> </ul> <hr /> <ul> <li><span style="font-style: inherit;">Protect against non-payment with credit insurance. </span><br /> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="c-keyline aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="key-line key-line--top-margin "></div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="b99265d5-7582-4794-8d34-fca905adbead" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p><br /> <br /> </p> </div> </div> <div class="sectiontitle aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--7 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--5 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <section class="section-title align-center"> <h2 class="title"> TradeInsights </h2> </section></div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0"> <div class="cmp-text new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab" data-uuid="2d66b8f9-cc33-4321-b05e-1b0e33d3cb00" data-tap-close="Tap to close"> <p style="text-align: center;">Want the latest? The <a href="/en/tradeinsights.html" target="_self">TradeInsights</a> tab on the EDC website will bring you leading-edge articles, commentary, webinars, and other tools designed to keep you up to date. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find there to help Canadian exporters navigate the global market. </p> </div> </div> <div class="list aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div> <div class="c-recommended-articles recommended-grid-wrapper single-row new-window-icons new-window-titles" i18n-title="Opens in a new tab"> <div class="recommended-articles"> <ul data-event-component="Non Premium Content Recommendation" data-event-name="link click" data-event-type="link" data-event-engagement="1" data-event-level="secondary"> <li class="article" data-event-action="0"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag article inline"></span> <span>Article</span> </div> <span class="date"> </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/service-exporters-ahero-m.jpg" alt="service exporters"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/service-exporters.html" class="title" target="_self">I was an exporter and I didn’t know it</a></h3> <p>If you’re a small online service provider, you may not even think of yourself as an exporter. Here’s why you should, and how you can further expand your business internationally.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article" data-event-action="1"> <div class="metainfo"> <div class="taglabel"> <span class="category-tag blog inline"></span> <span>Blog</span> </div> <span class="date"> April 13, 2023 </span> </div>  <a class="card-img-anchor" target="_self" href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html">  <div class="card-img center"> <img src="/content/dam/edc/en/lifestyle/indoor/exporters-journey-ahero-m.jpg" alt="Young female entrepreneur taking stock of her inventory"/> </div> </a> <div class="description"> <h3><a href="/en/blog/exporters-journey.html" class="title" target="_self">Five signs you’re ready to start exporting </a></h3> <p>Getting started with exporting isn’t always easy. 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