30/06/2020
Going global online in times of crisis
How do you ensure that not only will your business survive, but ensure that it can maximize its gain during this (or the next) disastrous global crisis? Two words: Ecommerce & Localization
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27/05/2020
7 virtual international business events to keep you connected and inspired
There have never been more opportunities to access the brightest minds in the business world. So add these seven virtual business events to your calendar.
22/05/2020
How small businesses can save money and recover faster – experts weigh in on Twitter
Small businesses across the map still face a long uphill battle, but we wanted to dig into how they can lower costs today to help make it through to the better days ahead. And how to really hit the ground running as soon as possible.
19/05/2020
4 ways your small business can crack Latin America
I know it can be daunting: a region of 600 million people and over 20 countries, stretched across three continents and two hemispheres. But believe me, even if Latin America can be challenging, small businesses can crack it too. Let me tell you why.
05/05/2020
Revitalize your business through product adaptation: Stage 4 – Launch
Now that you’ve put in all of the hard work in researching, designing and testing your newly adapted product(s), you’re ready for the big payoff – time to launch them into the market and bring in the revenue! So what do you need to do for a successful launch?
28/04/2020
Revitalize your business through product adaptation: Stage 3 – Testing
You’ve put a lot of research and creative energy into revamping your product to fit a new market or meet different need. Now it’s time to provide validation of the product, the production/manufacturing process, customer acceptance and the resource allocation through product testing. Here’s how.
21/04/2020
How rapidly changing Canadian policy shifts are affecting your supply chain – and what to do about it
Alongside the human health and economic impacts of COVID-19, this has also been a period of rapidly shifting government policy. Here’s how those changing policies are affecting international supply chains for Canadian businesses.
15/04/2020
Revitalize your business through product adaptation: Stage 2 – Design
In a challenging economy, agile businesses are the ones who come out the winners. Adapt or die, as the saying goes. This article series explores the four general stages of product development, continuing with the design stage.
14/04/2020
Revitalize your business through product adaptation: Stage 1 – Innovation
Reach new markets by adapting your existing products to meet the needs of your new market segment. This 4 part article series will cover the 4 stages of product development: Innovation, Design, Testing, and Launch or commercialization. Learn about front end innovation here.
01/04/2020
10 things you can do from home to boost your export business
Ten things you can do from home to support your export business during the coronavirus crisis, once you’ve dealt with the urgent.