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<\/p>\nThe World Trade Centre Winnipeg is an essential resource for entrepreneurs in Manitoba, whether they are seasoned professionals or just starting out in the business world. Offering a wide range of services and programs, the World Trade Centre Winnipeg supports businesses at every stage of their journey – from startup to exporting, importing, and local growth.<\/p>\n
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Natalie Courcelles Beaudry, Deputy Executive Director of the World Trade Centre Winnipeg, oversees two teams that work directly with clients: the Programming Team and the Advisory Team. The latter works one-on-one with businesses to guide them through their entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\n
Given that the World Trade Centre Winnipeg has a provincial mandate, the organization can begin supporting a Manitoba entrepreneur as soon as they consider starting a business.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe provide dedicated support to these individuals,\u201d explains Natalie Courcelles Beaudry. \u201cWe offer personalized programs and services to help launch a business in Manitoba, including identifying the type of business to establish and registering it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The World Trade Centre Winnipeg then continues to assist entrepreneurs through various key milestones: \u201cWe provide training for entrepreneurs who are doing their taxes for the first time or hiring staff, to help them understand the laws and regulations they need to comply with in Manitoba.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The World Trade Centre Winnipeg particularly stands out for its support of businesses looking to export their products or services. \u201cAs soon as a business is identified as offering a product or service that could be exported – even if exporting isn\u2019t a current priority – we initiate that conversation to open up more opportunities,\u201d emphasizes Natalie Courcelles Beaudry.<\/p>\n
Preparing for export is crucial. \u201cOne of our goals at the World Trade Centre is to increase the number of Manitoba businesses that successfully export. When a business explores a new market, there are several steps and things to know in order to reduce risks.\u201d<\/p>\n
The World Trade Centre Winnipeg also plays a role in the field of importing. \u201cIn today\u2019s world, especially with governments imposing various restrictions, it\u2019s important to understand which competitive markets we can turn to in order to replace certain elements in our production,\u201d adds Natalie Courcelles Beaudry.<\/p>\n
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Among the most sought-after services offered by the World Trade Centre Winnipeg are networking and market research.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the biggest services we provide, regardless of where a business is on its journey, is connecting people,\u201d says the deputy director. \u201cWe are very well connected here in Manitoba with organizations and service providers who can support entrepreneurs, whether they\u2019re accountants, lawyers, or others.\u201d<\/p>\n
These connections go far beyond provincial borders. \u201cWe also have international connections through various networks we are part of, including the World Trade Centers Association. We also work closely with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.\u201d<\/p>\n
Market research services are also in high demand because they can help businesses identify which markets to avoid or prioritize. \u201cWe conduct secondary market research for businesses,\u201d explains Natalie Courcelles Beaudry. \u201cThis can range from understanding the demographic situation of a particular neighborhood in Winnipeg to creating lists of competitors in a specific foreign market.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Most of the core services offered by the World Trade Centre Winnipeg are free, including individual consultations with advisors. For specialized services such as detailed market research, modest fees may apply.<\/p>\n
Another useful resource for businesses seeking funding is the World Trade Centre Winnipeg\u2019s recent partnership with Fundica, a free online tool that helps businesses discover available private and public financial resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdditionally, the tool has been expanded to include nonprofit organizations,\u201d notes Natalie Courcelles Beaudry.<\/p>\n
Finally, an important part of the World Trade Centre Winnipeg\u2019s mission is its commitment to bilingualism. \u201cWe offer all our services in both French and English. Our advisors can serve clients in French or English, and also in other languages such as Spanish, Italian, or Mandarin.<\/p>\n
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