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Finding business opportunities in export markets

Finding international leads for your products or services can be time-consuming, particularly if you are new to international trade. Fortunately, there is help available to speed up the process.

• Market research
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/105/165/924/
  Find foreign countries with customers that need your products or services.
• Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1504/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Get help selling your products or services to foreign markets.
• Virtual Trade Commissioner
  
  http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/virtual-trade-commissioner.jsp
  Get market and sector-specific information, business leads, and enlist the services of trade commissioners abroad. Registration is required.
• Register on Canadian Company Capabilities
  
  http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ccc-rec.nsf/eng/00008.html
  Increase your business' visibility by registering on this free promotional database of over 60,000 Canadian companies. This database is used by domestic and foreign buyers.
• Linking in to Global Value Chains
  
  http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/gvc/home.jsp
  From exporting to outsourcing and more, see how global value chains help your business compete on the global stage. Learn the options, tools and resources that can help.
• Selling to foreign governments
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/90/895/
  Expand your market by selling your goods and services to the United States, Mexico and other foreign governments.
• Business Opportunities in Development and Humanitarian Aid Markets
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1130/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Learn about export opportunities in international humanitarian and aid markets.
• MERX – Canadian Public Tenders
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1040/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Find opportunities to sell your products or services to governments and other organizations using the MERX system.
• Export Development Services
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3058/
  Applies to: New Brunswick
  Be export ready! Get one-on-one counselling and specialized services for export-ready companies and existing exporters.
• New England Trade and Investment Initiative
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3837/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Get help identifying and taking advantage of business opportunities in New England.
• Ireland Business Partnerships
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3843/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Get help identifying and taking advantage of business opportunities in Ireland.
• Small Business Assistance Centre (Alaska)
  
  http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/oed/smallbus/home.cfm
  If you would like to grow your business by expanding into the State of Alaska, this website has useful information on loans, licences, taxes, marketing and government contracts.
• Global Business Centre
  
  http://www.globalbusinesscentre.com/
  Find help to reach out to global markets. You can also take advantage of the Centre's Calgary office space, meeting rooms, reception and other business services.
• WEConnect Canada Certification
  
  http://www.weconnectcanada.org/certified.html
  Find out how your company can be certified as a Women Business Enterprise to increase your access to contract opportunities in Canada and abroad.
• Alberta International Offices
  
  http://www.albertacanada.com/1234.html
  Access networking opportunities and competitive intelligence to help you develop your international market strategy.