This assignment invites you to develop your business acumen by communicating in business language about export challenges and opportunities facing businesses operating in Nova Scotia. You will review business reports and business information to explore how Nova Scotia businesses can grow by exporting to China.

QUESTION: How can Nova Scotia businesses grow by exporting more to China? It should use a real Nova Scotia business as an example. You will conduct research to discover relevant business reports and use report data and business terminology.

The assignment

Pay close attention to external forces that influence business, opportunities in international business, the global business environment, and trade controls.

Use a business example, example and specifically, explore the following questions:

• Why is exporting a good strategy to grow a business?
• What opportunities and challenges exist for Nova Scotia companies to sell in China?
• What might the sample businesses you identified do to grow more by exporting to China?
• What (if anything) should Canadian governments do to encourage China export growth?