HR Differences between Canada and the U.S.
Buffalo Niagara’s proximity to the Canadian border sometimes makes it easy to forget our communities are in separate countries as we visit, shop, and attend sporting events across the border with relative ease. However, as Canadian business owners consider Buffalo Niagara for U.S. expansion, it is important to remember there are many HR differences between our two countries. Understanding these differences is key to finding and retaining good talent and successfully running operations on both sides of the border. We cover many of these differences and other HR related topics in our Canadian Guide to Business Expansion Vol. 3: Workforce and Workplace but I thought I’d highlight a few of the major differences between HR in the U.S. and Canada below.
Olivia Hill | Aug 13, 2020
Can-Am Business Expansion Through Acquisition
Frank Ralphs, a company out of Montreal, manufactures composite panels used predominantly in the rail industry as well as other industrial applications. Companies in the rail industry find that having a “Made in the U.S.A.” label can be beneficial to growing their business and sales in the U.S. There are many opportunities for U.S. government contracts for public transit projects. Frank Ralphs was interested in capturing more of this business and adding final assembly in the U.S. to their offerings.
Olivia Hill | Jan 08, 2020
Attracting top talent in an employee-market
To attract top talent, an employer must be able to provide the job seeker with compelling reasons to join your organization and be creative in ways to attract to candidates.
Guest Author | Dec 05, 2019
How to protect information on your electronic devices at the border
If you plan on crossing the border with an electronic device, it’s important to know your rights and to take precautions to keep your information safe. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) officers have far greater ability to conduct searches at the border than they would inside of the U.S. CBP can search the contents of your electronic devices like phones, tablets, cameras, and laptops without probable cause that you are doing something wrong, and without your permission.
Guest Author | Dec 05, 2019
2019 Can-Am expansion roundup
For Canadian companies, and specifically those in southern Ontario, interested in the U.S. market, Buffalo Niagara is the natural front door. These companies can leverage the size of the U.S. market, Made in the U.S.A labels, and much more all from a U.S. location close to their Canadian headquarters.
Carolyn Powell | Dec 05, 2019
5 tips for maintaining a positive manufacturing team culture
Words by John H. Bradley
Guest Author | Nov 08, 2019
4 common mistakes Canadian companies make when expanding to the U.S. (and how to prevent them)
We've helped over 100 Canadian companies expand to the Buffalo Niagara region. We know the process-- the steps to take and order in which those things must happen.
Olivia Hill | Aug 16, 2019
Top 7 reasons Canadian companies expand into the U.S.
I have been working with Canadian companies looking to expand into the U.S. market for over 11 years. Many of the companies I work with are manufacturers or warehouse/distribution operations in the Southern Ontario area. They tend to be small to medium size companies that have some percentage of U.S. sales and/or are purchasing U.S. based raw materials.
Carolyn Powell | May 14, 2019
Where are they now? Can-Am business expansions
Invest Buffalo Niagara has attracted more than $6.2 billion in new business investment to the Buffalo Niagara region since 1999. Canadian companies looking to expand their businesses into the U.S. have been a big part of this growth. They choose to expand for many business benefits including selling with a “Made in U.S.” label, mitigating bridge delays, and reducing their hydropower costs. Nearly 100 Canadian based businesses have benefited from our free project management services, saving time and money by leveraging our expertise.
Carolyn Powell | Apr 04, 2019
2018 Canadian expansions recap
2018 was yet another successful year for Canadian companies expanding to the U.S. Below is a list of companies our organization helped navigate the complex expansion process.
Carolyn Powell | Jan 14, 2019
World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara: Connecting our bi-national region to the World
World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara (WTCBN) is the bi-national Buffalo Niagara region’s go-to resource for companies doing business internationally. Manufacturers and service companies in the WTCBN territory, stretching from Hamilton, ON to Syracuse, NY, can rely on our network, services and expertise to help expand your international reach.
Guest Author | Sep 17, 2018
The rise of international payment fraud
Fraud is an ever-present risk for any business, regardless of geography. One of the biggest threats to businesses of all sizes is cybercrime. Manipulation of business-to-business payment channels has resulted in an increasingly challenging environment for business owners and controllers alike. Consider the following case study as an illustration of the threat:
Guest Author | Aug 14, 2018
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