ExportReady

All-In-One International Trade Readiness Tool

Preview of ExportReady solution


9 critical pillars of export readiness

ExportReady evaluates your organization across 9 critical pillars of export readiness, using a structured 45-question assessment (takes approximately 20–30 minutes).

Each pillar reflects a core capability required for sustainable international success.

ExportReady export readiness assessment dashboard for Canadian SMEs

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What You Receive

    1. Not Yet Ready

    2. Early Readiness

    3. Developing Readiness

    4. Nearly Export Ready

    5. Export Ready

  • Each recommendation includes:

    • Why it matters

    • Estimated effort level

    • What progress it unlocks next

    • Links to helpful resources - aligned to your readiness stage

  • Each recommendation informs your roadmap:

    • Accept or defer recommendations

    • Automatically generate a phased export readiness roadmap

    • Track actions by priority and effort

    • Update decisions and refresh the roadmap over time

You benefit from:

  • Pillar-level readiness scores

  • Risk alerts where readiness is below threshold

  • Clear explanations of why gaps matter

  • Actionable recommendations prioritized by impact and effort

What Else?

    • Formatted, professional, shareable PDF report with assessment date

    • Summarized scores, risks, recommendations and priority

    • Contextualized into why this matters at the readiness stage you are in.

    • Ideal for internal planning, strategic discussions or advisor conversations

    • Calendar and List-views

    • Direct links to event page

    • Save time by avoiding the need to consult multiple government, industry, and partner websites

    • Assess country risk with confidence using integrated data informed by EDC country insights, helping you evaluate political, economic, and trade stability before committing resources.

    • Pinpoint high-potential regional markets aligned to your industry, so you focus on opportunity — not assumption.

    • Save valuable time with consolidated research tools that pull from multiple trusted global data sources into one structured interface.

From Assessment to Action Roadmap

“Know where you are at — what to do next and why.”


Who ExportReady is for?

First-time exporters

Make informed export decisions before committing time or capital.

  • Make informed export decisions before committing time or capital

  • Gain a clear, structured view of your readiness across strategy, operations, risk, and sustainability

  • Avoid costly missteps by focusing on foundational readiness before execution

Crossroads

Scaling companies

Strengthen execution, manage risk, and scale with discipline.

  • Identify hidden gaps that may limit scalability or increase exposure

  • Prioritize actions that support sustainable growth across multiple markets

  • Track progress over time using reassessments and roadmap updates

Trade professional

Trade consultants / CITPs

Deliver structured insight at scale without rebuilding tools for every client.

  • Manage multiple client assessments within a single professional workspace

  • Generate client-ready reports and roadmaps aligned to best practices

  • Reduce prep time while increasing the quality and credibility of deliverables


Choose the ExportReady plan that fits your stage


Starter Assessment

$0 - always

Explore ExportReady — no commitment required.

Includes:

  • Quick assessment (18 questions)

  • Preliminary readiness classification

  • Early strengths & gaps

  • Top 2 priority recommendations

Best for:

  • Anyone curious about their export readiness

  • Quick assessment (approx. 5 minutes)

One-Time Assessment

$149 $199 CAD

Ideal for businesses seeking a single, structured readiness snapshot as a first step.

Includes:

  • Full 45-question assessment across 9 export readiness pillars

  • Overall readiness classification across 5 levels

  • Pillar-level readiness scores

  • Risk alerts where readiness is below threshold

  • Actionable recommendations with effort levels and next steps

  • Downloadable PDF report — formatted, professional, shareable

  • Links to trusted Canadian trade resources aligned to your readiness stage

Best for:

  • SMEs exploring international expansion for the first time

  • Businesses wanting a clear baseline before investing in export planning

  • Quick, one-sitting assessment (approx. 20–30 minutes)

Annual Subscription

$374 $499 CAD

Best for companies and advisors committed to managing readiness over time.

Everything in One-Time Assessment, plus:

  • 6–24 month Roadmap Builder — accept or defer recommendations, generate a phased action plan

  • Reassessments to track progress and refresh your roadmap over time

  • Access to 100+ curated trade events — calendar and list views with direct links

  • Country Insights — assess country risk using data informed by EDC country insights

  • Market research tools — pinpoint high-potential regional markets aligned to your industry

  • Multi-client workspace (for consultants/CITPs) — manage multiple assessments in one place

  • Client-ready reports and roadmaps aligned to best practices

Best for:

  • Companies already exporting and scaling into new markets

  • Trade consultants and CITPs managing multiple client organizations

  • Businesses wanting ongoing guidance, not just a one-time snapshot


“Successful exporters don’t move faster - they move in the right order. ExportReady helps you focus on what matters, when it matters.”

Ready to assess your export readiness?

Join a growing number of Canadian businesses making smarter, more confident decisions about international expansion.

  • "As a small business owner, I don’t have time to navigate complex export processes. ExportReady was quick, easy to use, and immediately gave me a score with explanation highlighting the gaps in our strategy."

    Sophie D., Owner, Ontario SME

  • “I tried the ExportReady free assessment to see how prepared we were for international markets, and it was eye-opening. I didn’t realize the significance of the gaps in our domestic operations. We are not ready for international markets."

    – John., New Brunswick SME