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CanadianSME Small Business Awards 2023 Application Form
The business awards represent excellence and accomplishment for entrepreneurs because it recognizes and validates all the hard work they have put into making a successful business. The awards also represent several opportunities for businesses, including increasing their credibility to investors and customers. When an entrepreneur takes home a business award, it solidifies their reputation – enhancing trustworthiness in the eyes of others.
Exporter of the Year - 2023
Entrepreneurs who have expanded internationally and initiated trades and partnerships overseas will be considered for the Exporter of the Year award. Amongst the criteria that the judges will consider are businesses that have demonstrated knowledge in international markets and strategies, overcome challenges to global expansion, used technology or other innovative tools in their export strategies to successfully implement them into their operations.
Declaration
I verify that I am authorized by the business named on this entry form to provide the information in this application. I understand that the judges' decision is final and that no correspondence or discussion will be entered. Due to the judging panel's voluntary nature, no individual feedback on my application will be provided.
Submission Deadline
December 25th, 2023
Business Name
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Business logo
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Founder's Name
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CEO Name
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Website
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Business Email
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Total employees
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What inspired you to start your own business and become an entrepreneur? Tell us your story!
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How is your business different and sustainable? What problem has your product or service solved and what gap have you managed to fill?
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List out what has been your biggest feat till now and how you achieved it?
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Please describe your innovative approaches to establishing and entering new international markets. What was the positive impact it had on your business?
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Please describe how your business contributed to the Canadian economy through new investments and new job creation.
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Describe how your present successful export business is sustainable in the long term. Please provide any other information that might be relevant or important for the judges to consider.
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What steps did your company take to assist the local community and customers after the pandemic?
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Images and supporting documents are encouraged. You may submit up to four files. *NOTE - each file can be no larger than 5 MB. The system will reject the entire application if the file is too large.* Please submit file one here.
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Confidentiality
I verify that the information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and fairly represents my business's affairs. I also understand that by submitting my nomination form, CanadianSME Small Business Magazine will use my company name, logo and applied category to announce our nomination in the magazine and on the social media platforms. My signature below authorizes the use and public release of my business name and address.
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