{"id":1980,"date":"2021-03-15T13:29:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T13:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccib.ca\/tfab\/?page_id=1980"},"modified":"2021-05-03T21:18:24","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T21:18:24","slug":"business-planning-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ccib.ca\/tib\/business-planning-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"BUSINESS PLANNING & ADVICE"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1877″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage. As international risk experts, we equip Canadian companies with the tools they need \u2013 the trade knowledge, financing solutions, equity, insurance, and connections \u2013 to grow their business with confidence.<\/p>\n

In March 2020, the Government of Canada temporarily expanded EDC\u2019s mandate to help non-exporting Canadian companies face the financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with our federal partners and financial institutions across Canada, we\u2019ve adjusted our focus to support and protect Canadian businesses\u2014whether they sell internationally or within Canada\u2014during this global health crisis.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Business Planning Advice”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” gap=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1620075178532{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1620075367185{border: 1px solid #a01a1a !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1889″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/go.edc.ca\/i15x69″][vc_separator][vc_column_text el_class=”card-title”]<\/p>\n

EDC Export Help Hub<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”card-description”]Are you wondering where to find COVID-19 resources for your business? Do you need help learning how to manage cash flow during a crisis? Looking for market intelligence to support your business operations? The EDC Export Help Hub provides answers to your frequently asked questions in one quick, free and easy to access location. Our online directly is rapidly growing with new topics and resources \u2013 all carefully curated by EDC experts. If you can\u2019t find the answer you\u2019re looking for, you can even pose your own questions to the Export Development Canada (EDC) team. Get instant access when you sign up for a free MyEDC account.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Get Started” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#a01a1a” outline_custom_hover_background=”#a01a1a” outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgo.edc.ca%2F1xkp67″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1620075294574{border: 1px solid #a01a1a !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1895″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1620075903561{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;border-left-color: #a01a1a !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #a01a1a !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #a01a1a !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #a01a1a !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/go.edc.ca\/8bzs1e”][vc_separator][vc_column_text el_id=”tool” el_class=”card-title”]<\/p>\n

Get E-commerce Advice from EDC Export Help Hub – Available in the Shopify App Store<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”card-description”]The EDC Export Help Hub offers online answers to the most important questions Canadian companies have about doing business internationally. It helps guide e-commerce merchants with smart insights curated by expert advisors, and lets them ask their own questions, too. Find the EDC Export Help Hub app in the Shopify app store for answers to questions about international taxes, shipping, financing, COVID-19, and more\u2014available online, anytime.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Get Started” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#a01a1a” outline_custom_hover_background=”#a01a1a” outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgo.edc.ca%2F9y0rw8″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1620075308567{border: 1px solid #a01a1a !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1896″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1620075898619{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;border-left-color: #a01a1a !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #a01a1a !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #a01a1a !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #a01a1a !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/go.edc.ca\/sk8exq”][vc_separator][vc_column_text el_class=”card-title”]<\/p>\n

E FITTskills Lite Learning Series<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”card-description”]You\u2019re busy, you\u2019ve got problems to solve, and you\u2019re looking for answers you can trust. Export Development Canada and the Forum for International Trade Training\u2019s FITTskills Lite Learning Series has just what you need. Sharpen your global business skills and boost your knowledge with free, on-the-go modules about cash flow, international contracts, foreign exchange risk, IP protection, and much more. Our modules can be completed in one hour or less, so you can fast-track your learning and focus on the topics that matter most. Get instant access when you sign up for a free MyEDC account.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Get Started” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#a01a1a” outline_custom_hover_background=”#a01a1a” outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgo.edc.ca%2F0tifyk”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1620075322925{border: 1px solid #a01a1a !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2004″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”.vc_custom_1620075911846{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;border-left-color: #a01a1a !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #a01a1a !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #a01a1a !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #a01a1a !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/go.edc.ca\/xnowpp”][vc_separator][vc_column_text el_class=”card-title”]<\/p>\n

An Eight-Part Series to Help Your Company Thrive<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”card-description”]The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people shop, and the growing trend towards online buying and browsing is expected to continue even after the pandemic slows. Learn how to manage changes to the e-commerce landscape and how to keep your company\u2019s competitive edge in this eight-part series from Export Development Canada.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Get Started” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#a01a1a” outline_custom_hover_background=”#a01a1a” outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgo.edc.ca%2Fxnowpp”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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