Communications

What’s holding Canada back?

What’s holding Canada back?

A new report outlines challenges to Canadian global competitiveness and at the top of the list is a skills shortage

How much does a trade mission cost?

How much does a trade mission cost?

Planning on tagging along on a trade-promotion trip? Not all the costs are in terms of money

The profits and pitfalls of selling to Britain

The profits and pitfalls of selling to Britain

In an exclusive interview, Canada’s senior trade commissioner in London explains where the opportunities are and why you shouldn’t do business on Sunday

Eight tips for maximizing trade shows

Eight tips for maximizing trade shows

They’re expensive but they’re still an excellent way to reach new customers—if you do it right

Are trade missions for you?

Are trade missions for you?

They’re costly and time-consuming, so you need to evaluate whether trade missions will pay off for your company

BlackBerry’s emerging market strengths

BlackBerry’s emerging market strengths

Despite a drubbing in North America of late, RIM’s phones are hot sellers in much of the emerging world

Four winners for 2012

Four winners for 2012

Amid global turbulence four smaller countries showed remarkable progress

The soaring rise of Chinese online advertising

The soaring rise of Chinese online advertising

A fast-growing Internet population offer advertisers more attractive prospects than traditional media channels

Medellin, Colombia’s new famous resident

Medellin, Colombia’s new famous resident

Hewlett-Packard selects the infamous city for its new global service center

Brazil’s taxes: wrapped in red tape

Brazil’s taxes: wrapped in red tape

They’re a headache for businesses entering that nation but with time and effort you can prosper