Trade News

EDC launches contest to win a business trip abroad

October 13, 2006

To offset the high cost of business travel that Canadian exporters face, Export Development Canada is launching the Fly Abroad to Export Success contest for a chance to win $5,000 in cash toward a trip to meet with U.S. or foreign customers.

If you are thinking about developing or growing your sales into new international markets, a trip to that market is key.

Trade experts agree that there are a number of reasons why this is important, including allowing you to size up the competition, evaluate opportunities, and perhaps most importantly, forge those all-important relationships with your prospective buyers. After all, buyers often view your visit as a demonstration of your commitment to the market and to providing personalized customer service.

Moreover, when exporters take into account the time it takes to do market research to pinpoint opportunities, identify potential customers and ensure that an understanding is reached of the cultural, legal and political differences in each market, it can seem a little overwhelming.

EDC has been helping Canadian companies sell their products and services internationally for more than 60 years. EDC provides financing and insurance to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business.

EDC helps 7,000 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year.

Qualified participants can enter by filling in the online registration form at www.edc.ca/contest.