Export Training Program Vancouver: Trade Accelerator Program: Creative Industries

Develop a comprehensive export and international sales strategy and get export training the support you need to execute your plan and sell globally.

TAP (Trade Accelerator Program) is designed to help SMEs TAP into their full export potential. It has a proven track record helping participants get results.

With new trade agreements, a competitive Canadian dollar, and new business opportunities, now is the ideal time to extend your company’s reach through international expansion of goods and services.

Since 2017, World Trade Centre Vancouver has successfully delivered 27 TAP cohorts in B.C.

Just six months after graduating the program:

• On average, export revenue increased by 23%
• Participants forecast their export sales to grow 47% over the next 5 years

By enrolling in TAP you can:

• Navigate complexities of the global trade ecosystem
• Leverage Canada’s deep trade and investment resources
• Access tailored, face-to-face coaching and advice
• Learn about international best practices
• Accelerate export readiness
• Develop and implement a new market entry plan
• Expand your global trade footprint and increase revenue

Export Training Topics include:

• Export funding and financial management
• Trade rules and agreements
• Protecting your intellectual property
• Export sales and negotiations strategies
• Canadian government trade support and grants
• Ecommerce for exporters
• Logistics best practices and strategies
• Export case studies
• One-one-one advisory from our expert faculty and partners

The Professional Sales Academy founder and CEO Shane Gibson will be leading and facilitating this program along with 10+ other industry experts, consultants and advisors. This program is hosted, produced and developed by the World Trade Centre Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and World Trade Centre Toronto.

Please visit the the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s site to apply for the program.