As businesses leaders approach 2019, many are sorting out their top strategic priorities for the coming year. This is the ideal time to match government funding programs to these projects; there’s lots of time to apply for funding and you can implement a systemized approach to accessing grants and loans.
With
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The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion investment contributed through the federal, provincial, and territorial governments across Canada. It is the primary mechanism used to disburse government agriculture grants and repayable funding contributions to SMEs, non-profits, and other key industry stakeholders.
Canadian agri-food companies should consider tapping into Canadian
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Are you missing opportunities to prospect, shorten the sales cycle, increase close rates, and open doors to decision-makers? Training is essential to ensure your sales team is agile and can respond efficiently to new opportunities. Few companies provide consistent training for salespeople, which in turn reduces their ability to offer
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Small business events provide opportunities for business professionals to grow, network, and stay competitive. Not only are they exceptional learning forums where one can hear industry leaders speak, but they also enable attendees to network with peers, connect to customers, learn about competitors, and spark innovation.
This November, consider attending a
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Ontario’s innovation landscape is continuing to grow and transform at a rapid pace. This creates a demand for early-stage, high-growth businesses to have access to incubation space and entrepreneurial expertise that can support the development of competitive products and services in service of both national and international markets.
Serving these companies
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Does your business plan to exhibit at international trade shows this year? Trade shows provide an opportunity to grow your business in new markets and drive higher global revenues. They diversify your client base and can serve as a launching point for sustained international success.
Yet, for many businesses, researching international
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The North American manufacturing industry is poised for growth in 2019 and beyond. Because of this, Canada’s vast supply chain of manufacturers should explore opportunities to scale operations, become more productive, and improve worker skills to support tech innovation. As the industry continues to experience growth, it’s important for businesses
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When it comes to finding students and recent grads to expand your workforce, career fairs provide a unique opportunity for employers to gain face-to-face exposure to relevant and engaged talent. Every year, college and university campuses host job fairs to support professional networking and recruitment opportunities for students and Canadian
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Canadian businesses are fortunate when it comes to exporting since there are several ways to receive support. These include training courses to certify you or members of your organization as trade professionals, and government funding programs to build export capacity and reach/expand international markets.
Will your business start exporting or expand export markets
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Accessing government funding for the first time might seem daunting without knowing how the process works. If your business is new to the funding landscape, it’s important to understand the different types of funding programs and how to navigate the application process.
Fortunately, Hamilton and GTA-based technology firms can learn more about government
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