01/10/2013
How Canadian businesses can grow with a rising Africa
With a projected 18.2 percent annual change in Real GDP growth, Guinea is indicative of the rising strength of African economies and consequently the high…
Market Entry Strategies
26/09/2013
Get prepared to export to the United States
A lot of companies want to export to the United States, but they don’t necessarily have the time to figure out how to make that happen. The NEBS seminar will feature presenters with expertise in immigration law, customs compliance, tax and foreign finance to help answer the questions that are holding companies back.
17/09/2013
Tips for successful market entry into Alberta’s oil sands industry
The Canadian oil sands are one of the three largest reserves of oil in the world and currently boast over 170 billion barrels of oil in place which are recoverable with today’s technology and economic factors.
03/09/2013
Could Iraq be the next big emerging market?
With improvements being made in terms of security, and the country’s young population with a drive to learn and develop, the possibilities for economic growth and foreign trade are looking more positive. With new financial processes and infrastructure being constructed in Iraq, do you think it could soon become the next big emerging market?
02/08/2013
Opportunities for Canadian SME’s to Go Colombia!
If you are a Canadian company in need of ICT, digital animation and good programmers, head to Colombia! If you are in agrifoods, specialty food or health food, head to Colombia to sell your products! And – if you are gluten intolerant/allergic – Colombia is the land of yucca, the gluten free alternative to make your pancakes, English muffins and sandwiches.
15/01/2013
Creating international business connections
Joseph Tadros has been with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for 29 years, and currently works in Cairo, Egypt. It’s his job to work…
03/12/2012
Identifying Key Risks to Market Entry
A vital step in managing your international risk is identifying the potential risks your firm could face in target foreign markets. These risks can be…
13/11/2012
Entering new markets: Five forces of competition
The competition is always something that needs to be considered when you’re researching and entering potential new markets for your product or service.
11/09/2012
Choosing an international market entry strategy
With so many options for an international market entry strategy, it can be difficult for a company to decide which option will be most successful.