149: Oh Canada! Going Global has Never Been Easier
Export Development Canada has been Canada\u2019s credit agency for over 75 years. Through their years of industry experience, they\u2019ve helped businesses across Canada to manage risk, secure finance and establish themselves on a global platform.
Today, we talk to Zeeshan Fazal, Senior Account Manager - Technology Group at EDC to talk about helping SME\u2019s achieve global success, how COVID-19 has affected the nations\u2019 industry and the huge role EDC plays in supporting the Canadian economy.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[08.08] An overview of EDC, how they began and how they can help.
[10.39] EDC\u2019s financial solutions, and their focus on managing risk.
[13.45] EDC\u2019s non-financial solutions, and how they help Canadian businesses to navigate the international market.
[19.26] How EDC's Global Trade Team find and facilitate opportunities, by analyzing the global market and \u2018matchmaking\u2019 with Canadian businesses.
[24.15] The importance of championing SME\u2019s, and their benefits over big business.
\u201cThe world is asking for innovative solutions, and flexibility.\u201d
[26.43] A real life success story, and the EDC solutions that facilitated it, including risk management, and secure credit lines.
\u201cTry to protect yourself as much as possible when you\u2019re beginning a new relationship.\u201d
[38.13] EDC\u2019s integrity and commitment to social responsibility.
\u201cWe\u2019re all learning, but it\u2019s important to start off with a robust approach to ensure we\u2019re living in a fair world that promotes peace and justice.\u201d
[42.24] The impact of COVID-19 and how EDC pivoted to support Canadian business in their time of need.
[47.01] Ambition, growth and innovation, the future for both EDC and Canadian business.
\u201cCanadian companies have proven on the global scale that they're innovative and have the capabilities to respond to global demand.\u201d
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RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:Head over to EDC\u2019s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too.
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