export Archives - WeBC https://staging.we-bc.ca/tag/export/ Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in BC Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:26:05 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 Fireside Chat: A Business Owner’s Export Journey https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/fireside-chat-a-business-owners-export-journey/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=82982 Are you considering expanding your business beyond your BC? Exporting offers exciting opportunities, but it also comes with unique challenges. On January 23, join us for fireside chat with Mara […]

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]]> Are you considering expanding your business beyond your BC? Exporting offers exciting opportunities, but it also comes with unique challenges.

On January 23, join us for fireside chat with Mara Mennicken, Owner of The GOOD Chocolatier, who will share her real-world journey of exporting to a new country.

Mara is a social entrepreneur who loves finding solutions for real-life social and environmental . .

In this session, we’ll chat with Mara about her experiences with:

  • Navigating negotiations with international partners
  • Overcoming barriers to entry in new markets
  • Challenges she faced and what she learned along the way

This session is perfect for small business owners who are exploring the possibility of entering international markets or who are already in the process and want to learn from the experience of others.

Join us to gain firsthand insights into navigating the export journey!

Thursday, January 23 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual Fireside Chat

Free and open to everyone!

Facilitator: Archana Samtani Singhania, WeBC Business Advisor

Panelist: Mara Mennicken, Owner of The GOOD Chocolatier

 

Register Here >>>

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]]> Starting to Export – All things Operations, Customs, and Logistics https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/starting-to-export-all-things-operations-customs-and-logistics/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=80930 ​Do the words customs, 3PL, logistics, and manufacturers overwhelm you? In this webinar, we’ll provide an overview of building your international operations plan including the different modes of freight, such […]

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]]> ​Do the words customs, 3PL, logistics, and manufacturers overwhelm you? In this webinar, we’ll provide an overview of building your international operations plan including the different modes of freight, such as air, sea, and land, how to choose a manufacturing partner, and how to handle custom procedures and documentation.

​​This is the third of five webinars that Startup Canada will host as part of the UPS Women Exporters Program. These webinars are designed for early stage women entrepreneurs and will walk through the tools and resources to get your business export ready.

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]]> Three‑part webinar series: Florida as a Gateway to the sunniest export destinations for your company! https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-03-30/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-03-30/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=61896 Ready to venture into the US market, but not sure where to start, look no further: Florida’s where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series, to gain a […]

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]]> Ready to venture into the US market, but not sure where to start, look no further: Florida’s where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series, to gain a better understanding of how to leverage our programs and services to successfully start your export journey with Florida as a Gateway to the Latin America and the Caribbean. Hear directly from our Trade Commissioners via a livestream discussion from Miami, followed by three sessions aimed at exploring export opportunities for Canadian companies.

By joining this webinar, you will:

  • Gain an introduction to e‑commerce and benefit from Florida’s market case studies
  • Have direct access to Trade Commissioners through a live Q&A to discuss your company’s expansion goals
  • Explore best practices, best distributors and sales partners when doing business in Florida
  • And more!

Dates

  • Livestream session: Introduction (March 30, 2023)
  • Session I: The importance of website localization, targeted marketing and e‑commerce best practices (April 13, 2023, 1PM EST)
  • Session II: Distributors, logistics and sales partners for exporters (May 11, 2023, 1PM EST)
  • Session III: Finding clients and boosting sales (June 15, 2023, 1PM EST)

Location: Virtual
Cost: Free

Register Now >>>

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-03-30/feed/ 0 Ready, Set, Go Global! Assessing Export Readiness https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/ready-set-go-global-assessing-export-readiness/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/ready-set-go-global-assessing-export-readiness/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=60890 Entrepreneurs will be introduced to some of the tools, and surveys they can use to assess their export readiness. By the end of the webinar, participants should feel more confident […]

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]]> Entrepreneurs will be introduced to some of the tools, and surveys they can use to assess their export readiness. By the end of the webinar, participants should feel more confident in knowing which resources to access to determine their suitability for export at this time.

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/ready-set-go-global-assessing-export-readiness/feed/ 0 The Business of Barcodes: Scanning for Success https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/the-business-of-barcodes-scanning-for-success/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/the-business-of-barcodes-scanning-for-success/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=60877 Barcodes are everywhere – from the food we buy, to the clothes we wear. This webinar will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is important, when your product […]

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]]> Barcodes are everywhere – from the food we buy, to the clothes we wear. This webinar will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is important, when your product should get a barcode, and how to set up and manage your barcodes for business.

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/the-business-of-barcodes-scanning-for-success/feed/ 0 Cash Flow Planning & Financial Resources for Exporters https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/cash-flow-planning-financial-resources-for-exporters/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/cash-flow-planning-financial-resources-for-exporters/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=59207 Financials are a key component of your exporting plan. If you are a business owner interested in learning about managing the costs associated with exporting successfully, our webinar will help […]

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]]> Financials are a key component of your exporting plan. If you are a business owner interested in learning about managing the costs associated with exporting successfully, our webinar will help get you started. In this session, you will learn what healthy and unhealthy cash flows look like, as well as the various funding options and financial resources available to make planning easier.

Join Futurpreneur’s webinar on November 14 to learn how you can make exporting a financially viable reality for your business >>>>

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/cash-flow-planning-financial-resources-for-exporters/feed/ 0 Growing Global Activator Cohort Application Deadline https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/growing-global-activator-cohort-application-deadline/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/growing-global-activator-cohort-application-deadline/#respond Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=58853 To woman or non‑binary business owners: apply to join the Growing Global Activator Cohort to expand your company internationally! The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is collaborating with Export Development Canada […]

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]]> To woman or non‑binary business owners: apply to join the Growing Global Activator Cohort to expand your company internationally!

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is collaborating with Export Development Canada (EDC) and Coralus (formerly SheEO) to offer the Growing Global Activator Cohort, a 12‑month long program curated to help woman or non‑binary owned companies to grow globally.

You will notably:

  • participate in cohort sessions including networking opportunities, expert panel discussions and workshops
  • receive a 1:1 introduction to a regional Trade Commissioner for a session to support your specific international growth needs
  • benefit from knowledge and resources focused on growing your business globally as a women or non‑binary owner

The next cohort will start in January 2023.

Applications will close on November 13th at 11:59pm EST.

Apply Now or Learn More >>>>

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/growing-global-activator-cohort-application-deadline/feed/ 0 Business Women in International Trade and the Indian Market https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/business-women-in-international-trade-and-the-indian-market/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/business-women-in-international-trade-and-the-indian-market/#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=58543 Canadian woman exporters are invited to learn the best practices for doing business in India Women exporters and entrepreneurs are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for Business Women […]

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]]> Canadian woman exporters are invited to learn the best practices for doing business in India Women exporters and entrepreneurs are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for Business Women in International Trade and the Indian Market, an upcoming virtual panel discussion centering on doing business in India as a Canadian business woman. Attendees will hear from an expert panel with experience on-the-ground, and will also have the opportunity to interact with the panelists and ask questions.

You will:

  • Learn the best practices for doing business in India as a Canadian woman exporter
  • Gain insights on India’s business environment and finding networking opportunities
  • Get advice and tips on catalyzing international partnership

Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am (EST)
Cost: Free

Find out why the Indian market may be right for you. Register now.

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