Meet Firyal Mohamed, Export Advisor for the North Coast & Nechako
Based in Hazelton on the traditional territories of the Gitxsan First Nation, Firyal Mohamed helps northern entrepreneurs reach new markets and grow their businesses beyond B.C. with...
How B.C. agri-food businesses can tap into global demand
For agri-food businesses in B.C., exporting isn’t just an opportunity; it’s often a necessity. Global markets can provide stability, scalability and long-term growth that isn’t always possible for specialty food producers, processors, growers and value-added manufacturers. B.C.’s agri-food companies...
A Guide to Export Grants for B.C. Businesses
Ready to grow your business beyond B.C.? Exporting opens doors to exciting new markets but it also comes with costs. Whether you’re investing in market research, compliance, travel, or promotional...
What is Intellectual Property?
Exporting offers B.C. businesses significant growth opportunities to share ideas, inventions and brands. With that in mind, exporters also need to consider how to protect those very...
“Made in Canada” or “Product of Canada”? Why Labels Matter
For B.C. businesses looking to expand their reach through export, the “Made in Canada” and “Product of Canada” labels are more than just a branding tool. They...
5 Tips for Creating Your Market Entry Strategy
Making the decision to begin exporting is an exciting milestone for any business. That said, a great deal of planning is required to ensure that your exporting...
Marketing Your Products to a Global Audience
In today’s world, global is the new local. It’s easier than ever for businesses of all sizes to market their products to an international audience. But while...
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...