Small Business Workshop: CME Managing Risks in a Growth Environment 2013

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) and Export Development Canada (EDC) are putting on a complimentary workshop for Canadian companies currently selling their goods or services outside of Canada as well as companies interested in developing or improving their international business.

Small Business Workshop Presentations Date and Time

Date:  Thursday, November 7, 2013.

Time: 8:30-11:00am

Venue: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, Ontario 

Cost:  Free

Register: Laura Lauzon (laura.lauzon@cme-mec.ca)

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) and Export Development Canada (EDC) Presentations Summary

EDC’s Daniel Primeau, Vice President, Program & Customer Support

Daniel’s presentation will educate business owners on the 6 basic principles of credit management.  Whether your business is already doing business outside Canada and looking to expand, or you are thinking about entering new markets, this presentation will help you to learn how to better grow and protect international sales while freeing up cash flow.

1)       Growth – Leaving your comfort zone

• The need for growth: threat – being left on the sidelines
• Key Sectors – growth patterns:  in  South America, Asia, Africa

2)     Risks – Eyes wide open

• Moving beyond relationship sales
• Credit management – back to basics “ the 6 steps of credit management”

3)     Who can help??

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