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While many trends highlighted in the winter 2008 Knowledge Insider on globalization continue to shape your operating environment, some noteworthy changes have occurred. Learn how your business can prepare for success in a world of change. Explore:
- how Canada’s top 10 agriculture exports changed between 2006 and 2009
- how analysts are revising their forecasts to account for unanticipated, rapid change
- how Canadian exports to the United States have declined in the short term and exports to the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) have increased
- which Canadian agribusiness owners are making changes to their domestic and international businesses to better prepare for a redefined global marketplace
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In agribusiness, why do some ideas take flight while others fail? See how some Canadian entrepreneurs are finding success in the market. Explore:
- emerging markets for health and nutrition products, specialty products and green industrial products
- how to increase your chances of success in an increasingly competitive marketplace
- how some agribusinesses succeed by monitoring market trends
- the value of better understanding your own business including your risk tolerance, change capacity and capital needs
- the advantages of working with industry associations, researchers and value chain partners
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Is your business ready for some changes? Find out how a fresh business design can create better opportunities. Explore:
- the increasingly complex business environment
- how business leaders regularly review their vision, management skills and relationships
- the scope of change, from modifying processes and product lines to overhauling your business strategy
- how often businesses can and should redesign
- trend analysis of your sector and the internal and external drivers that can help you decide when to make changes
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What do trends in the green economy mean for your business? Learn how you can take advantage. Explore:
- the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit
- green changes in agriculture - and the global economy
- how many agriculture and agri-food businesses are already taking action
- the value in knowing how and when to make changes
- consideration of environmental costs in your business planning
- ideas to make money, save money and build your brand
- evaluating how green your business is, and how green you want it to be
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What do consumer trends in food markets mean for your business? Learn how you can take advantage. Explore:
- the impact of changing demographics
- demand for functional foods and nutraceuticals
- changes to regulations based on food safety, traceability and sustainability
- the rise of niche products into the mainstream
- shifting consumer roles and expectations
- effects on Canadian agriculture
- success stories from other industry entrepreneurs
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What do volatile energy prices mean for your business? Learn how energy issues affect you and Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry. Explore:
- trends in Canadian energy sources
- peak oil and global dependence on oil and other sources of energy
- economic, political and environmental factors controlling oil prices
- the impact of energy systems on climate change
- historical innovations
- the recipe for a secure, sustainable future
- success stories from other entrepreneurs and insights from industry experts
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How does transportation affect your agriculture business? Learn how to connect with your market. Explore:
- how increased competition drives transportation innovation
- environmental concerns, carbon taxes and locally produced food
- Canada’s transportation infrastructure and its link to the economy and agriculture business
- the characteristics and the bottom-line advantages of successful transportation systems
- new tracking technology
- how to manage increased security and increased congestion
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Imagine the possibilities for your agriculture business in a truly global market. Learn which trends can affect your business. Explore:
- food, fibre, biofuels and bio-products and their impact on worldwide economies
- challenges to globalization
- spending, trade patterns and the shift in wealth between nations
- Canada's advantages in the international marketplace
- the potential of working with big trading partners including the U.S. and BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China)
- how low-cost producers like Brazil are growing their exports
- what Canada can learn from Australia
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