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 Export Planning
The exporting processThe process of exporting is complex and it may take some time to learn and become familiar with it. You can avoid pitfalls by planning and researching as much as you can, and by using the services of export advisors and professionals. Assessing Your Company's Export PotentialTo assess your company's readiness and export potential, try completing the "Assessing Your Company's Export Potential Questionnaire" Are You Ready to Export?To learn more about what it takes to be a successful exporter and about the benefits of export, please click here . Ensuring PaymentExport Development Canada (EDC) offers many programs to help offset the risks of doing business in other countries. They provide services to any exporter, of any size, operating in any sector of the economy (including services). EDC generally looks for at least 50% Canadian content. Interactive Export PlannerThe Interactive Export Planner helps save you time and money by preparing an export plan or an export-focused business plan for your new or existing business. To access the Interactive Export Planner, click here: One-on-One Coaching - *Small Business BC initiativeOne-on-One Coaching is an expert service offered by Small Business BC to offer new and potential exporters the opportunity to meet with a member of the Export Team to discuss the export of your Canadian goods or services. Before booking your appointment, you should fill out a brief questionnaire to help us better serve you. We are pleased to offer new and potential exporters the opportunity to meet with a member of the Business Service Society Export Team to discuss the export of your Canadian goods or services. Prior to arranging a meeting, please fill out the following questionnaire and either email the contents or fax to 604-775-5520: Alternatively, you may also request an appointment by telephoning our general number at 604-775-5525. If you live outside of the lower mainland in BC, please call our toll free line at 1-800-667-2272 to arrange a consultation by telephone. |