Buy Canadian, Canada First and Elbows Up - the real challenge I recently came across a really interesting article that evaluated whether the "Buy Canadian", "Canada First" (or Elbows Up) approach is a true differentiating factor and also wonders whether this approach is sustainable in the long-term? Is it only about emotional engagement? It offers an intriguing insight that looks at what it may[...]
The Canadian government's current program to help cover marketing expenses targeting export activities is a major opportunity for organizations looking to expand their market across the border. It covers a wide array of areas including specific marketing, legal, business, and tax matters. Most importantly you could have the government fund up to 75% of eligible expenses, but only if you have it [...]
Canada EU CETA It was 4 years in the making, and the timing of the signing of the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in the light of the protectionist approach being promoted by the new Donald Trump administration should not be overlooked. The timing for business expansion into new markets may be just right for you. Yes, the USA is Canada’s [...]
As the world goes global, more and more companies are looking to find opportunities to expand beyond their traditional markets and to open up in new, international jurisdictions. While that sounds attractive, we all know that such growth is fraught with challenges, and the only way to do that successfully is to plan that expansion very carefully. Government help? Many government departments, [...]
Mastermind Solutions helps companies with business growth and expansion - locally or internationally. That includes companies looking to export to Canada/USA from anywhere in the world. We help North American and International clients with knowledge, information, management, implementation, finance and entrepreneurial advice to tackle a growth initiative. We can act as consultants, project [...]