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How to Export Commercial Goods to New International Markets
You want to sell your products or services to international markets, but are you ready to export? Find the information you’ll need to be prepared here.
Five Tips for Becoming a Popup Market Vendor
The popularity of community events such as farmers markets, car free days and Christmas markets has soared in British Columbia in recent years. Not only are these events an excellent […]
Should Your Small Business Accept Cryptocurrency?
Last winter, cryptocurrency seeped into the mainstream as Bitcoin rose in value to over $20,000 CAD per coin. This led to a rush on every conceivable coin, from established options […]
Tips for Getting Paid as a Small Business Owner
Conduct business for long enough and you’ll face the unwelcome scenario of not getting paid. If you’ve dealt with it, you know it’s not a nice situation to be in. […]
What is the CPTPP Trade Agreement?
The Government of Canada recently signed the CPTPP Trade Agreement. This acronym represents the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, a new free trade agreement between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, […]
What’s Going on in December at Small Business BC?
The Holiday Season is often described as a time of giving, and there’s no better gift for your small business than the gift of education. This December we’re decking the […]
Thinking of Opening an Online Shop? How a Customs Broker Can Help
E-commerce has broken down barriers and made it easier for consumers to shop around and find the right product, at the right price. More and more, it feels like a […]
International Business Travel: 6 Steps to Stay Ahead of Your Competitors
In a time when electronic devices do much of our communicating for us, there’s something to be said for face-to-face interaction. That’s why trade missions are so important. Here are six key things to do before you pack your bags.
If the PM is Going to China, Why Aren’t You?…
As Prime Minister Harper leaves for his third trip to China, this is an opportunity to consider taking your BC small business international. But where do you start? One option is to jump on a plane to Asia and call it market research, however, before booking your ticket, let’s take a few steps back.