Efficient, compliant customs processes are the key to getting your goods across the border as quickly as possible. Your customs broker has the knowledge, experience and expertise to ensure your goods clear customs without delay. Here are four ways to make your relationship a long and successful one.
“Import/Export” for Small Business
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.
Four Things Your Customs Broker Can Do For You
Customs brokers can offer a variety of import and export services for small businesses; understanding those services, and what they can do for your business, can go a long way towards ensuring your relationship with your broker is profitable and successful.
Canada-Korean Free Trade Agreement: How You Will Benefit
Asia is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic trade regions in the world. And your access to that trade has just got a bit easier. On March 20, […]
How Exporting Will Help You Grow Your Small Business
While 98% of all businesses in BC are small businesses, only 1.3% of these small businesses export their goods abroad. With stats like these, it’s easy to see the potential for growth for small businesses that are willing to take the leap into exporting.
How Canadian Small Businesses Can Gain Competitive Advantage in the U.S.
With a consumer base of 316.6 million people, expanding your business to the U.S. can prove to be very profitable. But how do you maintain a competitive edge when looking to expand your business to the U.S.?
Changes to the General Preferential Tariff and What It Means for Importers
In January 2015 the federal government plans to remove 72 countries from the “General Preferential Tariff” (GPT) list. Find out what this means for importers, and what countries will be affected.
How to Export Goods from Canada
Are you looking to export goods from Canada internationally? This step-by-step guide takes you through the points to consider before exporting and reaching the Canadian border.
How to Import Goods Into Canada
Are you looking to import goods to Canada? This step-by-step guide takes you through the points to consider before importing and reaching the border.
Why International Business is Good Business
Did you know that small and medium-sized businesses account for 38% of the total value of goods exported from BC? In 2010, this amounted to $29.3 billion of merchandise.