You are the owner of a small Canadian company who is trying to decide whether to export to a country of your choice. Visit www.edc.ca and click on "Resources" to research how to export and how the EDC helps. What does the EDC do? Now go to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Web site http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2839// to learn more about how to get started in the export business.

The Canadian government considers exporting a good thing for most all companies and strongly encourages companies to export. This page from Prof. Richardson discusses export financing specific to Canadian companies. www.witiger.com/internationalbusiness/export~financing.htm International Non-government organizations like the WTO (World Trade Organization) are increasingly influential. www.witiger.com/internationalbusiness/wto.htm

Why export?
Many businesses are forced into international selling due to the competitive environment. While it might be wonderful to stay the same size and just focus on quality, the problem is that the competitive environment creates situations where your competition continues to grow - so, if you do not grow and expand you will lose customers. www.witiger.com/internationalbusiness/whyexport.htm