Small Business Week in Canada

October 18-24 is Small Business Week in Canada. This country wide event is sponsored by the Canadian Trade Commission and celebrates the importance of small and mid-sized businesses in Canada. The CTC also helps SME’s find global markets for their products and services.

Most of these companies compete internationally and are supported by the CTC on a number of levels. The CTC has 150 international offices and 18 regional offices across Canada. They support Canadian SME’s in four key services: preparing for international markets, assessing market potential, finding qualified contacts, and resolving problems.

Many feel that SME’s will lead us out of the global economic doldrums. They are often more agile, responsive, innovative, and cost effective than their larger counterparts. Support them!