Export Planning

The exporting process

The 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 Potential

To 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 Payment

Export 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.

Small exporters interested in export receivables insurance and export financing support may call toll-free 1-888-332-4593 from Monday to Friday during regular business hours from anywhere in Canada or visit their web site www.edc.ca .

One-on-One Export /Import Coaching - **Small Business BC initiative*

Exporting / Importing can be a rewarding and lucrative business. We are proud to offer new and potential exporters the opportunity to meet with a member of our Trade Team to discuss plans for the export of your Canadian goods or services or import of International goods or services.

One-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 Trade 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.

Prior to arranging a meeting, please fill out the following questionnaire.

Alternatively, you may also request an appointment by telephoning our general line at 604-775-5525 or toll free at 1-800-667-2272.