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International Trade for Small Business

Expanding into new markets is a great way to diversify your income streams and widen your sales funnel. At Small Business BC, we’ve gathered a selection of resources that will help propel your business into new provinces, and even new countries.

 

Think your product is a great fit for international markets? Perhaps you’ve identified product gaps in Canada you can fill by importing from other countries. Prepare your business for the international marketplace by using our international trade guides, webinars, and advisory services.

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How To Import Goods Into Canada

Are you looking to export goods from Canada to international markets? Let Small Business BC help guide you through the process with our Guide to Importing Goods into Canada.

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How To Export Goods From Canada

Download this guide and start your export business with the information and resources you need to succeed. Discover how to craft a detailed business plan, conduct thorough market research, navigate laws and regulations, meet international labeling standards, and more.

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Export Navigator's Free Export Essentials Webinar

This free course provides an overview of the export process, explaining key concepts and outlining the steps you should take to grow your business beyond B.C.

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Export Navigator

Export Navigator offers free one-on-one advisory to help guide businesses along their export journey. With specialized training and tools, advisors help businesses navigate various programs and services, ensuring they're on the right track.

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Articles

How To Import Commercial Goods Into Canada

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The Importance of Choosing the Right Tariff Classification for Your Imports

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Import and Export: Frequently Asked Questions

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Importing Into Canada From China

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Importing Into Canada From India

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How Exporting Will Help You Grow Your Small Business

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How to Export Commercial Goods to New International Markets

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How Canadian Small Businesses Can Gain Competitive Advantage in the U.S.

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Hear From Businesses Trading Abroad

If you’re sitting on the fence about starting a business, you really won’t know how it will go unless you try; you have to give it a chance.

Learn how Reid Hemsing and Two Wheel Gear benefitted from exporting their range of bike pannier bags abroad to new markets.

Reid Hemsing - Two Wheel Gear

It’s been a constant learning curve since I started this business, but that isn’t a bad thing! The life of an entrepreneur is motivating me to improve myself every single day

Mild Napatsanan knows a thing or two about the food business. After all, she’s successfully founded several of them. Learn how she navigates international logistics with her Thai Roots Trading Company.

Mild Napatsanan - Thai Roots Trading

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Government of Canada

The Accelerated Growth Service (AGS) helps growth-oriented Canadian businesses by providing access to essential government services - such as financing, exporting, innovation and business advice.

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Government of Canada

PacifiCan is a hub for BC small businesses to find programs, services, and resources they need to grow.

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Government of BC

In this guide, find tips and resources to help you through the import/export process.

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