Insight Hours with Marie-Pier Brunelle with Global Affairs
February 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AST
Free
Insight Hours with Marie-Pier Brunelle with Global Affairs Canada
The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps Canadian SMEs access and navigate international partnership and business development opportunities.
Provide expert advice Trade commissioners offer advice and problem-solving skills to help businesses with exporting, foreign investment, and attracting investment
Connect with international contacts Trade commissioners provide access to a network of international contacts and business leads
Reduce costs and risks Trade commissioners help reduce the costs and risks of doing business abroad
The Atlantic Region TCS team acts as a gateway into Canada’s global trade network. Your local Trade Commissioner will be there to help you tap into international opportunities and develop effective market entry strategies to expand your business globally.
Some initial questions to consider before meeting with Marie-Pier Brunelle :
Do you have the capacity (human and financial) to undertake long-term international business development activities?
Can you clearly articulate your value proposition and/or unique selling proposition?
What is your timeline to commercialization?
Which markets are you targeting and why?
Are you aware of the regulatory landscape? The competitive landscape?
What is your tentative go-to-market strategy? Who are your partner and/or customer targets?
Do you have traction in Canada and/or abroad? (e.g. revenue, investment, R&D partnerships, etc.)