Executive Certificates | Funding, Grants & Tax Strategies for International Growth

This one-day session, specifically tailored for women in leadership roles at SMEs in Ontario, will provide invaluable insights on capital funding, grants, tax policies, and incentives crucial for successful global expansion.

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The Executive Certificates program by World Trade Centre Toronto (WTC-T) is for ambitious Canadian professionals, including entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, directors, executives and individuals seeking to enhance their expertise and acquire new skills to stay ahead in the ever-evolving business landscape.

This program offers in-depth and hands-on sessions that delve into crucial topics related to global trade and business expansion. Led by top-notch industry experts, participants will engage in workshops and receive valuable mentorship, empowering them to excel in the international marketplace.

ABOUT THE SESSION

This session will equip women entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, directors, and leaders of Ontario-based companies with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to adopt effective capital funding strategies and optimize cash flow management.

Led by industry experts and thought leaders in international trade and finance, this session will cover a wide range of topics including:

Types of capital funding: equity, debt, venture capital, angel investment
Assessing financial risks and opportunities in global markets
Identifying relevant SME grants & tax incentives for international expansion
International tax policies & considerations
Developing an elevator pitch for investors and grant panels

Participants will also be able to network with other business leaders and learn best practices.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Executive Certificates are open to women entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, directors, and leaders of companies that are:

Exporting a product, services or technologies and want to diversify their export market or are exploring the possibility of expanding their business internationally
Generating more than $500,000 in annual revenue or $1,000,000 paid in capital
Operating for at least 2 years and registered in Canada
Offering an attractive value proposition

(Please register even if your company does not meet all the criteria. Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.)

FEES

Thanks to our generous partners, this special session is being offered free of charge to Ontario businesses.

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Mary-Anne Meerasabeer | mmeerasabeer@bot.com

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Our Executive Certificates are designed for export-ready companies meeting the eligibility requirements outlined above. Your application will be reviewed by one of our team members, who will connect with you within 3-5 business days to discuss your program status.

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The Trade Accelerator Program is supported by several partners, including Innovation, Science and Economic Development, in delivering Canada’s Export Diversification Strategy.

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