Canadian Exporters Confidence in 2016 Drops to Lowest Point Since 2012

Canadian Exporters Confidence in 2016 Drops to Lowest Point Since 2012

Approaching the end of an uninspiring 2016, Canadian export confidence slipped to its lowest recorded point since Fall 2012. This decline make sense; in a year marked by Mexico’s overtaking as the United States’ #2 exporter and the election of Donald Trump, Canadian businesses are waiting cautiously to see what the future brings. The Trade…

CanExport Funding Awarded to 500+ Businesses in 2016

CanExport Funding Awarded to 500+ Businesses in 2016

Developing international markets is an imperative strategy for any business who is seeking to drive revenues and become globally competitive. Although it can be expensive and risky to act on an expansion plan, doing so can lead to a range of benefits such as generating substantially higher revenues, developing a more reliable value chain, and…

5 Ways Hillary Clinton’s Presidency Would Impact Canadian Business

5 Ways Hillary Clinton’s Presidency Would Impact Canadian Business

Disclaimer: This article does not endorse either political party or presidential nominee. Today is the American presidential election. We’ll soon know who the next leader of the United States is, and with that knowledge, we can begin looking at the new administration’s incoming changes. Yesterday’s blog reviewed Trump’s platform; and in an effort to analyze…

5 Ways Donald Trump’s Presidency Would Impact Canadian Business

5 Ways Donald Trump’s Presidency Would Impact Canadian Business

Disclaimer: This article does not endorse either political party or presidential nominee. The American presidential election is tomorrow, and Canadians are anxious to see who wins. While Hillary Clinton has led in the majority of polls until now, slim margins could make for a close race. Either candidate could win, and we must be must…

Free Webinar: How to Find the Perfect Export Market for Your Business

Free Webinar: How to Find the Perfect Export Market for Your Business

It’s no secret. Expanding your business into new international markets can help access additional suppliers, customers, and increase profits. Growing into strategically selected markets will make for a more competitive business, however selecting the wrong market could result in wasting precious company resources. A variety of tools and resources are available to help companies select…

Canadian Food Exporters Association (CFEA) Trade Shows in 2016-17

Canadian Food Exporters Association (CFEA) Trade Shows in 2016-17

Ontario has the second largest food and beverage manufacturing sector in North America and continues to grow year-over-year. The sector generates over $41 billion in annual revenue, of which over $7.6 billion is received from exports to other countries around the world. Growing food exports have helped to maintain Canada’s competitiveness among international food and…

After the Vote: What Happens after Voting to Brexit

After the Vote: What Happens after Voting to Brexit

Great Britain has officially begun the process of exiting the European Union after a highly contentious, and incredibly narrow vote to leave. There were immediate impacts in international markets – a global sell off of the Pound saw the currency hit its lowest point since 1985. Global markets (including the TSX) dropped substantially, and virtually…

Receive Funding to Participate in International Tech Trade Missions

Receive Funding to Participate in International Tech Trade Missions

Canadian businesses must look for ways to increase exports and drive revenue from international customers. Especially in the technology industry, companies should always be looking for new ways to grow their business both domestically and on a global scale. With a high demand for Canadian products and economic conditions that support increased exports, businesses should…

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ Export Training Webinars in June

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ Export Training Webinars in June

Canadian exporters received good news earlier this month when Statistics Canada announced that national exports rose by 1.5% in April. This momentum was largely attributed to rising prices (1.1%) and an increase in export volumes (0.5%). What’s better still is that the Canadian dollar continues to rebound and is, at the time of this article’s…

Export Expansion Strategies: Funding and Market Development Services

Export Expansion Strategies: Funding and Market Development Services

Canadian businesses should evaluate the benefit of entering international markets to grow, as export expansion has been a key pillar to many businesses growth. Beginning to export, however, poses a number of challenges for small businesses within Canada. Often times, business leaders are successful within their industry however lack the expertise or connections needed to…