Marketing, Exporting and Distribution

.Resources to determine marketing, exporting and distribution strategies.

Marketing and Distribution

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
Marketing Fact Sheets: series of fact sheets a wide range of marketing topics related to specific industries.
Market Guide for Alberta Food Processors: identifies market and distribution channels.
Marketing Checklist for Small Retailers: a checklist covering retail marketing, customer analysis, buying, pricing and promotion.

Alberta First.com - Alberta Economic Development Corporation
AlbertaFirst.com is a provincial, municipal and industry partnership dedicated to the promotion of business and community development across the Province of Alberta.
Alberta Community Profiles: community and regional profiles of municipalities and areas of the province.
Find an Alberta Business: Alberta business directory search engine.
List and Update a Business: regististration for businesses in the AlbertaFirst.com directory.
Properties and Businesses for Sale: service to market and buy properties.

The Business Link - Member of the Canada Business Network - Government of Canada Services for Entrepreneurs. Canada Business is committed to providing the Canadian business community with a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations that are relevant, up-to-date and accurate.
Agricultural Marketing Programs Act (AMPA): AMPA offers two programs to assist producers and marketing. agencies to market their commodities/products: the Advance Payments Program and the Price Pooling Program.
Alberta e-future Centre: e-business planning and strategy, web site design, Internet marketing, Internet security and privacy, selling on-line and business-to-business e-commerce.
Exporting: information, contacts, training and resources you need to get your export project started.
Exporting - Writing an Export Plan: assessing the feasibility of an export venture.
Importing: guides to importing.
Innovation: patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial design, plant breeder's rights and other information for innovators.
Marketing: links to research and planning; marketing issues and ideas; advertising and promotions.

Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Administers the intellectual property systems in Canada (patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs and integrated circuit topographies. site map

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada The Trade Commissioner Service assists companies who have researched and selected their target markets. The service prepares small and large companies for the challenges of international business whether the business is new or experienced in foreign markets. Market Reports - reports on foreign markets organized by industry sector - updated weekly. Regional Offices of the Trade Commissioner Services in Canada: addresses needs and directs exporters to products and services. Market Reports and Services Abroad by Country: marketing reports and services supporting Canadian businesses trying to target specific markets in other countries. Register for Your Virtual Trade Commissioner: free regististration for use of the Virtual Trade Commissioner. Business Owner's Toolkit - Toolkit Media Group, a Wolters Kluwer Business Free access to forms, guides and tools for small businesses. Choosing Distribution Methods - A comprehensive overview of issues around distribution provided by CCH — comparisons with competitors, costs of alternative channels, prioritizing options and matching distribution to business goals. How are Competitors' Products Sold? - development of competitors list to determine distribution channels and create market segments. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats: internal analysis to gauge company's ability to compete effectively. Cost of Distibution Channels: What can you afford, and what will give you the most bang for your buck? Matching Distribution to Your Goals: listing distribution channels/sales force options and matching them against company marketing objectives. Prioritizing Distribution Options: prioritizing and choosing distribution channels for business. Value Chain Management Centre - George Morris Centre Identifying Market Opportunities - understanding consumers and markets Value Chain Management Tools - international management experts describing lessons learnt while assisting in the development of successful value chain initiatives Exporting Products and Services Exporting Your Products - Alberta, Canada A Wealth of Opportunity. Advantage Alberta - a Government of Canada and Alberta Initiative - provides information for export and import international business. Are You Export Ready? - Geographic and market sector information. Electronic Business Intelligent Service: export market intelligence, international company profiles, business opportunities, reports and web links of international organizations and associations. International Financial Institutions: contacts for banking institutions in other countries. International Market Profiles: general market information for Alberta exporters. Trade Resources: listing of some of Alberta trade associations and organizations. Trade Team Alberta: export service providers, innovation, investment and trade resources. USA Customs and Business Entry: information sources for exporting to the United States. Exportsource.ca - Government of Canada Considering exporting? Exportsource.ca contains an exhaustive list of export information and resources starting from the beginning to the end of the exporting process - whether a beginning or seasoned exporter this site is an excellent resource. Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting: covers entire process of exporting, from startup to delivery of goods and services. Export Guides and Tools: guides, tools and important links - applies to all stages of exporting. Newsletters and Magazines - Canadian and international publications on export and international trade. Export Training Programs - courses on USA and global markets. Sources of Assistance - links to financing, insurance, bonding services and foreign markets. Assessing Your Export Readiness - test your export readiness and identify priorities in preparation for foreign markets. Customs - quick links to HS code tariffs; export and import controls; Canadian automated export declaration; import and export account. . For more information on Renewal projects and programs, please visit: www.agriculture.alberta.ca/renewal or call the Ag-Info Centre toll-free in Alberta at 310-FARM (3276)