The Export Diagnostic is an online tool to help businesses assess their export readiness and identify priorities as they prepare to enter foreign markets. For businesses that are currently exporting, the tool may assist in fine-tuning export strategies.
Eligibility Criteria
Small and medium enterprises.
Summary
The Export Diagnostic can help potential exporters by:
identifying their internal organizational structure, as well as product or service strengths and weaknesses in terms of export potential;
providing businesses with an overall evaluation of their export readiness with regards to resources, competitiveness, and expectations;
identifying key areas the potential exporter needs to focus on before entering a foreign market; and
offering tips to assist in export readiness.
Nova Scotia Contact(s):
See National Contact.
National Contact(s):
Export Information Services
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0G2 Telephone: 613-943-4557 Fax: 613-943-4551 Toll-free (information): 1-888-811-1119 TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466 Web site:http://exportsource.ca/gol/exportsource/site.nsf/en/index.html