As spring approaches, business owners and executives should continue looking for growth opportunities in 2017 and beyond. A great way to stay up-to-date on current industry news and network with other thought leaders is by attending Ontario small business events. Industry focused events provide an outlet for professional networking and access to expert knowledge. Throughout…
Canadian business owners and executives have several opportunities to learn and grow their company this month. In addition to Mentor Works’ ongoing small business funding webinars, members of our team will also be attending small business events across southern Ontario. Join us at any of the following events to discover small business grants, loans, and…
Home to five auto assemblers, 700 parts suppliers, and more than 500 tool, die, and mould makers, Ontario is regarded as a source of high-quality automotive manufacturing. Over the last five years, Ontario assembly plants produced nearly 16 per cent of North American-made vehicles; more than any other North American state or provincial jurisdiction. The…
International Commercial Terms, often referred to in industry as incoterms, are internationally adopted rules and regulations used in trade documents. Incoterms are often presented in the form of acronyms, which can make it hard for new exporters to grasp the meaning behind these phrases. Learning and understanding these terms is key to being aware of…
When exporting, even small mistakes can end up costing your business significant time, financial resources, and opportunities abroad. Complying with all international standards for trade is essential to ensuring a sustainable export strategy, however many Canadian businesses are unaware of common mistakes which limit business growth in foreign countries. To ensure your business does not…
Mentor Works has been hard at work over the last month to help connect small businesses with Canadian government grant funding opportunities. In an ongoing effort to be as accessible to you, we are pleased to offer a variety of small business funding workshops and webinars that provide specific details for Ontario small business grants…
On June 24th, the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) will continue its “Show Me the Money Series” of seminars. This morning breakfast seminar will help companies within the aerospace industry to learn about funding opportunities including Ontario small business grants and loans. Whether you have a specific project in mind which requires funding, or you would…
Are you an established or new exporter that is looking to gain an international advantage? The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association is looking to help by providing businesses with professional development opportunities through their Export Success Program. In association with Export Development Canada (EDC), CME will be holding learning sessions throughout the summer that…
On May 20, Mentor Works will be co-hosting a free webinar with Export Development Canada (EDC) focused on Canadian government grants and other resources to help small business expand into new markets. Bernadeen McLeod, president and founder of Mentor Works, will be joined by Johanna Franz, Small Business Account Manager for South Western Ontario, will…
According to a report released by Export Development Canada (EDC), exporter confidence for Canadian businesses fell in 2014. Their report measured how Canadian exporters and investors are feeling about international and foreign business opportunities in the next six months. The data is collated and measured with the Trade Confidence Index (TCI), which summarizes the state…