York Export Development Peer Group

Supporting an export strategy based on good information and proper assessment increases the chances that the best options will be chosen, that resources will be used effectively, and that efforts will consequently be carried through to success.

Expanding your technology business into new markets can be daunting; but the benefits can open up a world of possibilities. How do you know which markets are right for you? What are the risks – hidden or identified?

Join your peers and consider business mechanisms for export promotion: current status, problems, prospects and opportunities for your business. Hear from local specialists and global experts on export solutions that will help you grow your business. This group is presented to provide you with information, tips and resources that will help you to succeed in your growth to international trade.

                                                
Planned Topic Areas:
  • How to Find the Right Markets – prepare to launch
  • Tax considerations of international initiatives
  • Online Tools for Small Businesses
  • Opportunities and Market Trends – research enablers available to you
  • Government programs available to assist – from home and
    from afar
  • Finding top local talent
  • Export access on a shoestring budget
  • What demands will exporting place on the company's key resources, management and personnel, production capacity, and finance
  • How will results be evaluated and used to modify the export plan
The York Export Development Peer Group is Held on the 4th Wednesday of Every Month 

8:00 - 9:30 AM

Markham Convergence Centre  

7271 Warden Avenue, Markham ON

Upcoming Export Development Peer Groups

         

Calling YTA members:

Opportunity to meet with international Telecom industry executives

March 20, 2012
Deadline to apply is March 5, 2012

With the launch of the Export Development Peer Group, we want to make members aware of an opportunity to meet with telecom executives to explore partnering and business opportunities at the IT International Buyers and Global Export Forum.

Open the Forum info package.

Download the meeting application form.