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Bryan Sirois Global Trade Director Export Development Canada Bryan Sirois

Posts by Bryan

  • Blog
    November 12, 2020
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    Getting it all together: Your step-by-step e-commerce summary

    Evolve your digital strategy in the face of COVID-19’s impacts.

  • Blog
    November 06, 2020
    An entrepreneur peeks out from behind her colourful wool inventory.

    A fulfilling endeavour: Get your online store ready to fill orders

    Here’s how to ensure your online business is ready to fulfill orders when they start rolling in.

  • Blog
    October 06, 2020
    An artist sets up her online store.

    Costing and financing e-commerce platforms

    How to choose, cost out and finance an e-commerce platform for your Canadian business.

  • Blog
    September 30, 2020
    Colourful skirts twirl in a local marketplace.

    How to boost sales by localizing your shopping cart for new markets

    Tips to make online customers feel right at home on your website, no matter what market they’re in.

  • Blog
    July 07, 2020
    A woman accepts delivery of her online orders.

    The new e-commerce: An eight-part series to help your company thrive

    E-commerce experts show companies how to survive and thrive in the COVID-19 economy.

  • Blog
    November 07, 2019
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    The U.S. e-commerce market: Rules, regulations and logistics

    The U.S. e-commerce market: Rules, regulations and logistics

  • Blog
    October 21, 2019
    ecommerce holiday shipping

    How to prepare your e-commerce business for holiday shipping

    Did you know 50% to 60% of retail sales usually come in the last three months?

  • Blog
    October 19, 2018
    pop up shops

    Pop-up shops: How a short-term venture can lead to long-term success

    Bryan Sirois, EDC’s sector advisor for retail merchandise, explores why pop-up shops can be effective year round.

  • Blog
    May 25, 2018
    e-Commerce Technology

    e-Commerce: Leveling the playing field in global markets

    e-Commerce technology has the power to turn even small businesses into companies with worldwide reach.

  • Blog
    February 01, 2018
    China ecommerce market

    China’s e-Commerce market: Where small companies go to think big

    China’s e-commerce market is the largest in the world and growing fast. Here’s how to get started.

Date modified: 2018-02-01

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