Trade Training is a key component to developing your presence in the export market.
Do you want to grow your business in new markets? Even the best business can have issues around new business development. Many entrepreneurs are uncomfortable in a sales role. If this is you, then you’ll be interested in this new program being offered by the International Business Development Agreement.
The program is open to NS companies who are currently exporting or planning to export and who are committed to making a change in their business approach to grow in new markets.
For more information read the "Sales Training Program Sheet" (PDF 129 KB).
To apply for the program please fill out the application form and fax it to NSBI c/o Debbie MacIsaac 1-902-424-6823 or email to ttns@gov.ns.ca ASAP. There are only 25 seats and we will only be accepting the first 80 applications we receive. Last day for applications will be March 25th.
The fee will be $1500 and the program is eligible for the ExportAbility Program funding which can be reimbursed up to 75% of the training costs.
The ExportAbility program, which is administered by NSBI, can support companies who wish to engage in professional development training and courses. ExportAbility Guidelines.pdf (266 KB)
The World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada offers FITTSkills training courses in a number of areas:
- Global Entrepreneurship
- International Trade Finance
- International Trade Research
- International Trade Logistics
- International Market Entry & Distribution
- International Marketing
- Legal Aspects of International Trade
- International Trade Management
Other members offer various training programs and workshops throughout the year on specific topics or sectors, please view our Events Calendar for more information.