Beyond Canada's Borders: How to Take a Piece of the Foreign Market
Have you ever considered exporting your products and services, but don't know where to start?  Extensive research and planning must precede any attempt at cross-border selling. Yet when a business ready to expand, don't be afraid to look outside Canada for that prime market. Here's what you need to know, from planning to that important first shipment.

Exporting Sales Contracts: The Backbone of Your Business
In our final article we turn our attention to international sales contracts.

Insuring Your Goods when Exporting from Canada
Don't let all your time and effort go to waste on a bad deal. Insuring your exports can provide peace of mind in an uncertain climate.

Practical Ways to Get Paid as a Canadian Exporter
Collecting money from a foreign buyer is one of the biggest concerns for every exporter, big or small. Different rules apply when doing business abroad, and getting paid is no exception. Options exist, but some methods work better for the exporter while others benefit the buyer.

Transporting the Goods: Shipping from Canada to the World
A look at the role of the freight forwarder in the exporting process.

All You Need to Know about Importing from the USA to Canada
With the Canadian dollar on a 30 year high, and existing price gaps left over from the days of a weak dollar, importing equipment from the US is becoming an attractive proposition for Canadian small businesses.