Bolster sales with #BuyCanada

Thanks to rekindled trade wars, more buyers are seeking made-in-Canada brands. Here’s how Growth 500 firms make the most of the Maple Leaf.

Dale Donaldson has an instant icebreaker. The CEO of Everspring Farms (2018 Growth 500: No. 275)­ works a lot of trade shows, and his answer to the first question typically asked by would-be clients—where are you based?—tends to elicit a telling response. “They’ll say, ‘Oh, you’re from Canada. Oh, OK,’” he explains. “It’s almost like it answers another four or five questions they don’t need to ask.”

How to Get an SBA Loan for Your Small Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) program provides government-backed loans to small businesses. This incentivizes banks to provide loans to small businesses it otherwise would have rejected for credit issues or lack of collateral. SBA loans usually come with a lot more paperwork and reporting requirements, but they also generally have favorable interest rates and terms.

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