Exporting is critical to the economic health of Atlantic Canada. Did you know that export trade in Nova Scotia has grown by 127% over the past 10 years*? Increased exports mean business growth and job creation, especially for small and medium-sized firms.

the atlantic canada opportunities Agency (ACOA) is promoting export trade by making exporting an integral part of business planning. We have a number of tools at our disposal to assist businesses develop a practical and well-structured knowledge of export techniques. In partnership with businesses, ACOA is building an environment where exporting becomes second nature.

ACOA currently offers a suite of export mentoring products, each tailored to specific needs of Nova Scotia companies at various times in their export learning curves. Your company will be matched with an export consultant to help you with:

Export Readiness Assessment - to conduct an objective assessment of your company to determine its export readiness.

Export Marketing Plan Mentoring - to design and implement an export marketing plan.

eXPORT - to provide you with advice in export marketing and e-business planning.

Aftercare Mentoring and Follow-up - to assess the success of your implemented marketing plan and recommend appropriate strategies.

Any firm operating in Nova Scotia is eligible to participate in these mentoring programs. Talk to an ACOA representative to determine which program is right for your company.

For more information on export mentoring products, contact ACOA's Nova Scotia office at 1-800-565-1228, or by e-mail at info.export@acoa-apeca.gc.ca