VIRTUAL B2B MATCHMAKING

Written by Johanne on 2011/04/18 — Leave a Comment

Your path to successful international market development…without leaving the comfort of your office!

Want to be in Toronto, Sydney and Johannesburg on the same day? Interested in saving time and money while exploring new markets to gain new clients and increase your export sales? It’s virtually possible… with the Virtual B2B Matchmaking by Thèm concept Solution!

Meet with a select group of companies and organizations from around the world prior to your business trips. Say goodbye to costly international trips that don’t generate expected results by greatly improving the reliability and profitability of your meeting schedules.

How can you benefit from Virtual B2B Matchmaking by Thèm concept?

  • Develop new markets more efficiently and faster by connecting with the right decision-makers from the start. No more unfruitful trips.
  • Preselect potential clients, business partners and suppliers before leaving for your trip.
  • Be well prepared to ensure that each meeting will allow you to reach your business objectives.
  • Make decision-making easier and improve sales practices by connecting only with international clients and suppliers that meet your expectations.

Play it “safe” in today’s challenging economy. Take advantage of Virtual B2B Matchmaking by Thèm concept. Contact us today. Our result-oriented team will partner with you to help you prepare your next international business trips.

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“It’s time for Canadians to truly discover Brazil as a partner in trade…”

Written by Daniel on 2011/03/01 — Leave a Comment

These are the words of Brazil’s trade commissioner to Canada, Wanja Compos da Nòbrega, as it appears in the February 2011 edition of Report on Business. She continues by saying “Never think about Brazil in short terms, but as a lifelong partner.”

But what makes Brazil so attractive to business people and investors, and how can Canada capitalize on this opportunity?

As we discussed in an earlier blog, “Brazil: Country of the Future”, Brazil is on the verge of becoming the world’s fifth largest economy (overtaking France and England), and has become an oasis in the desert that is the global economic recession. Brazil economy grew at a rate of approximately 7% in 2010, and in recent years, Brazil moved more than 20 million citizens from the lower class to the middle class.

Canada only ranks 11th among international investors in Brazil, but growing collaborations in science and technology as well as agriculture and healthcare will help lead to an expansion of external trade between the two countries.

In that same Report on Business article, Ted Hewitt, Vice President of Research and International Relations at the University of Western Ontario’s London Campus, tells us that if Canadians don’t act now, they may “miss the tide”. “Canadian universities, companies and institutions had better think carefully if they want to be at the beginning or if they are going to try and elbow in two or three years from now.”

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CSECO is coming to Canada!

Written by Johanne on 2011/01/27 — Leave a Comment

After a successful mission to Iraq, Campbell/Harris Security Equipment Company (CSECO), a world leader in contraband detection equipment, has been working with Thèm Concept in finding agents and distributors to sell their products to security and law enforcement organizations in the Canadian Market. Based in California, CSECO has been designing and manufacturing portable detection devices for over 25 years. Their clients include:

  • US Department of Homeland Security
  • US State Department
  • US Customs and Border Protection
  • US Coast Guard
  • Various state and local law enforcement
  • Border, anti-narcotic, and law enforcement agencies in dozens of nations around the globe

At CSECO, their mission is to eliminate the distribution of illegal drugs and other destructive contraband, and to reduce the risk of loss of life from the transport of dirty bombs, explosives, and illegal weapons using a technologically advanced line of contraband and radiation detectors.

If you are interested in learning more about CSECO, please contact Daniel Royal at 514-274-0151 #107or droyal@themconcept.ca

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THE NATIONAL EXPORT INITIATIVE (NEI)

Written by Johanne on 2011/01/26 — Leave a Comment

On January 27, 2010, during his State of the Union address, President Barak Obama announced that the United States will begin a 5 year project to double American exports and help American small business and agriculture compete in the global marketplace. Known as the National Export Initiative, this project was put into action via Executive Order by the American president on March 11, 2010. As we approach the first anniversary of its launch, I think we should take a look back and see its progress thus far.

What is the NEI exactly?

As we have mentioned, the National Export Initiative is a program that sets a 5-year objective to double American exports and to increase American jobs by 2 million as a direct benefit. The program will focus on farmers and small businesses. In addition to the pursuit of new markets and aggressive trade deals, the program will also enforce existing trade deals, strengthen Asian partnerships (especially with South Korea) as well as create export controls that will ensure that national security is not compromised.

So is it actually working?

According to the US Export Fact Sheet, the NEI is working. For example, US exports rose .8% in November of 2010 compared to the previous month. During the same period, the trade deficit fell by .3%. Overall, the first 11 months of 2010 saw an increase in exports of 16.8% from the same time period in 2009. Exports to Canada also rose 23% during that period and remains the United States’ top export market.

The numbers also indicate that exports across nearly all major industries are increasing, including services, travel, automotive, petroleum products, industrial machinery, electronics and organic chemicals.

So what’s on the horizon?

The Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee has indicated that there are several markets around the world where the US could develop strong trade ties. These markets include Brazil, India, Colombia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey and Vietnam. These markets exhibit high growth rates, relatively stable political and business climate and significant potential for export opportunities.

Daniel Royal

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BRAZIL, THE COUNTRY OF THE FUTURE

Written by Johanne on 2011/01/24 — Leave a Comment

What comes to mind when you think about Brazil?  Destination beaches, the world’s largest festival: the Carnival of Rio, the passion for soccer or “futebol” as the Brazilians call it, the vivid beats of the samba music, the delicious food, the warm people, the lively culture…  These are only some of the many precious elements characterizing this beautiful country. 

Have you ever thought that Brazil might one day be fuelling the global economy and become the fifth largest economy in the world?  This emerging market has been experiencing an economic boom with a 7% growth rate over the last year while the rest of the world is recovering from the recent economic crisis.  Brazil holds the greenest economy for its size and a diverse array of natural resources (Brazil holds 14% of the world’s fresh water) and commodities.  According to businessman Eikie Batista (probably the richest man in Brazil), the country is in a phase of full employment with 1.5 million jobs created in 2010.  As seen all over the media, Brazil has proudly elected their new President, Dilma Rousseff, the nation’s first female leader, who will have to fill in Lula’s shoes.  Also, it goes without saying that with the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics being hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is on the path to a sustainable future: socially, culturally and economically.  

I have worked firsthand with numerous Brazilian companies from various industries and can attest to the high quality of their products.  Brazilian businesses are more than open to exploring and developing into new international markets and contributing to the economic growth of their country. In turn, Brazil also presents strong business opportunities for Canadian companies seeking to export their products overseas.

Tanya Saba

 

References:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7143554n

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/07/1861170/china-brazil-to-fuel-growth.html

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/index.html

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