|
Taking on the World
Growth opportunities for Canadian private companies don't always come from north of the border or sea to sea. Increasingly, foreign markets are the places to be if an organization is to achieve maximum growth in today's global economy. Indeed, Canada's future prosperity depends to a large extent on Canadian businesses' ability to compete globally by expanding successfully beyond the country's borders, thus taking full advantage of global markets and opportunities.
The report documents the extent of private companies' foreign operations to date; sheds light on the benefits of global expansion for private companies, and the key challenges and risks of doing so; and provides information about local employee and supply resources in foreign markets.
To download: Right-click the link and select "Save Target As..." (PC) or control-click and select "Download Link to Disk" (Mac). Adobe Reader is required to read PDF documents.
Telepresence
View the Global Enterprise Institute Executive Share Forums moderated by Noel Hulsman, Globe & Mail Editor of Report on [Small] Business brought to you by KPMG Enterprise™.
|
Going global isn't just for big business—companies large and small, north and south of the border are looking into the advantages, weighing the risks, and plotting their expansion strategy. Leaders of today's mid market and private companies across North America look to the global horizon for opportunities—even with challenges presented by the current economy.
With the 15th anniversary of NAFTA and a new administration in the U.S., dialogue on Canada/U.S. relations and trade policy heated up in early 2009. Guest panelist Alan Alexandroff, Director of Research at the U of Toronto speaks directly to these latest developments which may see ramifications to NAFTA and lead to broader implications with respect to cross border trade.
Canada and the U.S. remain each other's most important trading partners. The Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) shares research results regarding cross border trade.
Co-founded by KPMG EnterpriseTM, Quantum ShiftTM is an exclusive five-day leadership development program at the Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Ontario that is held annually for Canada's leading entrepreneurs.
|
Join the Canadian Chapter of the Global Enterprise Institute
With research in hand, and having listened directly to leaders of Canadian private companies about their current and future plans to do business beyond our borders, KPMG Enterprise identified a gap. These leaders were looking for a variety of business relationships in other markets. As a result, we launched the Global Enterprise Institute.
The Global Enterprise Institute was established to provide an open forum where mid-market business leaders and private company owners/managers can share leading practices, gain insights, and access pertinent information about key business issues and emerging trends to doing business successfully in today's global marketplace.
With approximately 2,500 members across North America, it has quickly become an informal business network, facilitating connections between different companies. There is no underestimating the benefits of networking and sharing experiences with peers and professionals on growth- and trade-related matters. Visit the Global Enterprise Institute to learn more and register today, with our compliments.
As a member of the Institute, you will become a part of a select group of business executives armed with important information that may be instrumental to the strategic direction and future of your company.
|
PODCAST
Even under adverse economic conditions, most entrepreneurs say they will continue their global growth and expansion strategies. Listen to Dragon Jim Treliving about expanding a business into the global marketplace.
KPMG Information
For more information contact a KPMG Enterprise professional.
|
|
Global Expansion. Is It the Right Time?