Discover the keys to international selling and learn how to navigate the intricacies of global expansion with confidence and clarity.

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Event Details

Gain insights into the various services, business support initiatives, and funding programs provided by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to Canadian companies ready to export and grow globally with Rowena Ko from Global Affairs Canada. Then, hear from Karen Klink, Director of Communitech Outposts, who will discuss international selling and hiring.

Navigating international selling: What to expect

• Access to global opportunities: Understand how to leverage the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) to tap into international markets and new business opportunities beyond Canadian borders.
• Planning for expansion: Address the complexities of expanding a business internationally, such as navigating different regulations, cultural nuances, and market dynamics. Learning from the experiences shared in this event can help you develop strategies for successful expansion.
• Building strategic partnerships: Discover how to form strategic partnerships and collaborate effectively with partners to streamline your international growth efforts, including hiring and compliance.
• Risk mitigation: Learn strategies for mitigating risks associated with international expansion, such as managing compliance and legal issues in foreign markets. Additionally, by understanding these risks and how to address them, you can make more informed decisions and protect their businesses from potential pitfalls.
• Focus on international selling: Learn about the value of focusing on core business activities, such as selling, while leveraging support services and partnerships to handle other aspects of international expansion. For example, delegating tasks like payroll management and regulatory compliance to trusted partners, allowing you to concentrate on driving sales and growing your business.

Speakers

Rowena Ko, Trade Commissioner – Global Affairs Canada

Karen Klink, Director – Communitech Outposts

Partners

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) serves as a crucial partner for Canadian businesses, facilitating their expansion into international markets with confidence and competence. Spanning across 160 cities globally and boasting a team of over 1,000 Trade Commissioners, the TCS plays a vital role in linking Canadian enterprises with international business prospects, export funding, and a suite of customized support programs.

Communitech Outposts

Communitech Outposts emerges as a beacon of support for businesses seeking to seamlessly operate on a global scale. By entrusting the management of international employees’ payroll, regulatory compliance, and foreign employment to Communitech Outposts, entrepreneurs can mitigate costs and risks associated with international expansion, allowing them to concentrate on the core aspect of their business: selling.

Visit Communitech for more information.

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