Writing an Export Plan

An export plan is really an extension of your business plan. It enables you to evaluate the potential benefits and risks to your business, and describes the approach you will take to reach your international sales objectives. Capturing this information in a logical plan can provide you with credibility when dealing with lenders.

• Entering a foreign market
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/articles/Pages/exporting_entering.aspx
  Any entrepreneur looking to expand into foreign markets must first gather information, prepare an export plan, make a series of key decisions and line up the necessary financing. Discover the benefits of creating an export plan and learn the key elements that it should contain.
• Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting
  
  http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/guide-exporting.jsp
  This guide covers what you need to know about exporting, including international market research, export planning, marketing, finances, logistics and legal aspects.
• 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.
• BDC Consulting
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2125/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Find out how BDC's customized consulting services can help your business at all stages of development.