Export Strategies for Tech Startups
Your next customer might not be in Canada For tech startups in British Columbia, growth often means looking beyond Canada. Whether you’re building Software as a Service (SaaS), developing a platform or offering...
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...
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...
How Tariffs Impact International Trade
Note: This post was updated in April 2025 to reflect the changing tariff environment in Canada. It’s difficult to imagine a world without imported goods. Many of...
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...