Resources & Tools

FAQ

How do I know if I’m ready to begin exporting or grow my exports? 

If you’re unsure whether exporting, or growing your exports, is the right move – you’re not alone. 

The good news is we have tools to help you figure it all out.

Whether you’re a complete rookie to exporting, a beginner exporter with some experience or an industry veteran looking to expand your exports in new ways, you can figure out your best next step by taking our quick assessment – it will only take about five minutes.

Or, if you’d rather just connect with some peers and learn from their experiences, join our community of New Brunswick exporters and have your questions answered by other exporters within your network.

What’s the first step in preparing an Export Plan?

An Export Plan is a critical document for any company looking to start or grow their exports. 

To get started, check out our tips and advice on how to build your Export Plan.

If you’re a member of the ExportNB community, you can also access our sample Export Plans, which you can use as references. If you’re not yet a member, register today.

How should I begin researching a new market? 

The vast majority of New Brunswick’s and Canada’s export agreements are with partners in the US. But we also have strong and significant trade relationships with a variety of other countries as well – primarily, in Europe and Asia. 

If you’re interested in learning about these key markets, click here.

If you’d like to learn about important regulatory information affecting these trade relationships, such as Free Trade Agreements, click here.

Or, if you’re set on penetrating a particular new market, you can also check out our strategies for entering a new market.

Where can I access financing for an export project? 

Access to financing can be a fundamental component of any Export Plan. To find out what types of funding you might be eligible for, check out our export training materials and guides or our collection of links to export-related government agencies.

Or, if you’d rather just connect with some peers and learn from their experiences, join our community of New Brunswick exporters and have your questions answered by other exporters within your network. 

What are the benefits of going on a trade mission? How can I find one and prepare for it?

A trade mission can be just what you need to open the door to a new market. It can help you make connections with key resources and partners in your target market, and strengthen your relationships with government partners who can provide further support.

Our event calendar provides up-to-date information not only on upcoming trade missions, but also a variety of other export-related events, organized by the provincial and federal governments, industry associations and other export-focused organizations.

Where can I learn how to market my company or product internationally?

Are you trying to determine your company’s true value proposition in a foreign market?

How can you best use your website and social media to engage potential foreign buyers?

What are the best ways to market your offering in a number of different languages?

These are all questions that our international marketing training materials and guides can help you answer.

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