Today in Global Small Business: Women Are Driving the Global Economy

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

• If you are a Canadian, dare to go global.  Here's why.
• Look who's leveling the playing field for SMEs via AI.
• US President Donald Trump is rocking the world -- but not in a fun way.
• Women are driving the global economy.
• Check out five key challenges to global e-commerce growth.
• Become your own global distribution solution.  Listen to a WEGGinar™ held on Wednesday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. Central time and presented by Rebecca Herwick, President and CEO, Global Products Inc. The WEGGinar™ is free of charge thanks to generous support from IBM, UPS and Bank of America but you must sign up to attend: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/144914921515073794.

Canadian SMEs Get Help From Their Government on Exports

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How do Canadian SMEs boost their exports?  They turn to Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada's export credit agency, offering trade finance, export credit insurance, bonding services, and foreign market assistance.

Here's a look at some of the expertise offered by EDC:

• Country Risk Quarterly
• ExportWise
• Canada Tariff Finder
• Export and Business Plans
• Competitive Strategies
• Knowledge Center
• Country Information
• Compliance in International Trade ...

and there's more, visit:  Export Development Center (EDC)