International Ecosystem Support: Exportspark - Expand your business globally

Have you thought about expanding your business to global markets? Perhaps you have, but don’t know what country to explore or how to get started. The Canadian government is signing new international trade agreements. Opportunities for small, medium and large businesses to expand globally can be found through the unique Surrey Board of Trade International Support Ecosystem called:

Different from other programs that are only offered online, or demand a large financial investment, this program gives participants a target market and an action plan for a small financial investment. In-person and in Surrey, participants won’t have to leave their city for valuable support.

The Surrey Board of Trade Exportspark International Support Ecosystem is an inclass training program in partnership with Channelspark, a trade consulting firm with over 25 years of experience.

By participating in this program, you will receive:

• a company assessment;

• a 2 hour in-class training session;

• an analysis of your export readiness;

• a review and exercise of your company’s value proposition;

• a website review; and

• an additional hour of individual one-on-one mentoring following the in-class session.

To schedule a date please contact melissa@businessinsurrey.com

Time: 8:00am -10:30am

Location: Surrey Board of Trade Conference Room (#101 - 14439 104 Avenue Surrey) Admission: Surrey Board of Trade Members $199.00 + GST; General Admission - $249.00 + GST

Outcomes for participants include:

• A clear plan of action and next steps to take your business to global markets;

• An executive summary report with recommendations on next steps;

• Recommendations for your export plan;

• “Best-fit” first country market to explore;

• Outline of critical country information and market conditions; and

• Overview and information about the Trade Commissioner Service and the Canexport program.

To qualify for this program, your company should already be selling domestically with a proven product or service.

For more details about the Surrey Board of Trade Exportspark International Ecosystem please contact Melissa Peel at melissa@businessinsurrey.com. Let the Surrey Board of Trade be a part of your International Support Ecosystem.