LearnSphere’s E-tools for Exporting (E for E) provides financial assistance to help you develop and integrate electronic tools that can help you do business more effectively and get your products and services to international markets more efficiently. If you’ve been working on a recent marketing or business strategy that includes updating or improving your potential to export outside of Canada, you may be eligible for financial assistance. This program can help to hire a consultant or agency for activities such as:

• Website development, re-design or rebranding
• Responsive web design conversion (ensuring mobile-friendly design)
• Integration of e-commerce functionality
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Paid advertising (PayPerClick, Google Adwords, etc.)
• Social media strategy or integration
• Videos, online catalogues and other online customized tools
• Translation of website
• Creation/design of language toggle
• Training on any of the above

The maximum E for E contribution is 65% of project costs, up to a maximum of $15,000 per year. Total project costs must be more than $5,000 to be considered.