5 Ways Free Trade Agreements Make Exporting Easier

Free trade agreements are the unsung heroes of exporting. By definition, free trade agreements (or FTAs) are treaties between two or more nations that form free trade...
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Why Languages & Labels Matter When Exporting

Did you know there are 7,151 languages in the world today? With so many different ways to communicate, it’s especially important to tailor your marketing and packaging...
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Primary Research for Exporters

Knowing your customers on a deeper level allows you to make better informed business decisions. You’ll be able to tailor your marketing, product development, or services in...
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Export Planning 101: Tailoring Your Website and Social Media to a New Market

An export plan wouldn’t be complete without a marketing strategy tailored to your new market.  It should take into account the target market’s key economic, social and...
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Export Planning 101: Paid Ads and SEO for Exporters

An export marketing plan has many different components to it, from social media to website design. Utilizing SEO (search engine optimization) and paid ads are two ways...
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Meet Shannan: Export Advisor for Indigenous-owned Businesses

Indigenous History Month is an opportunity to recognize the “rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.” This includes recognizing...
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Export Planning 101: Finding Buyers & Handling Logistics

In this second part of our “Export Planning 101” series, we’ll outline the next sections that your export plan should include: finding buyers and partners to help...
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Export Planning 101: Finances

One of the secrets to export success is simple – planning! Having a solid plan helps you predict trouble spots and address them early on. Being poorly...
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How To Choose A Target Market

In our latest exporting blog, we introduced the criteria for assessing your business’ export readiness. Next, you’ll need to identify your new target market. Choosing the right...
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Meet Brady: Export Advisor For Vancouver Island North

Having a strong support system is crucial to any entrepreneur’s success. Export Navigator fulfills that need with our team of trustworthy and experienced export advisors across B.C....
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Assessing Your Business’ Export Readiness

So, you’ve read about the challenges and opportunities of exporting and know all about exporting as a growth strategy. You’ve also learned about the stages of exporting...
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Meet Amber: Export Advisor For Businesses In Thompson-Okanagan

Export Navigator is made up of our network of experienced and knowledgeable export advisors throughout B.C. Our export advisors take on multiple roles every day to help...
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