Expand Beyond Borders: How to Scale Your Team Worldwide Without the Headaches!

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand, where we explore the strategies that empower Canadian companies to scale and innovate globally. Today, we're focusing on international hiring and how businesses can expand their teams worldwide while navigating legal, tax, and compliance challenges.

Joining us is Karen Klink, Director of Growth and Partnerships for Communitech Outposts, an all-in-one employer-of-record solution helping Canadian companies hire and grow teams globally. We’ll discuss the importance of global growth for Canadian companies, the challenges of expanding into new markets, and how Communitech Outposts facilitates smooth international expansion. Let’s dive in!

Key Highlights:

1. Global Growth for Canadian Companies: Karen will explain how crucial global expansion is for Canadian companies, particularly those in the tech sector, and how expanding internationally contributes to continued growth and success.

2. Barriers Canadian Companies Face When Expanding into New Markets: Karen will highlight the significant barriers Canadian companies face when expanding internationally, such as dealing with local tax laws, hiring practices, and the need for foreign entities.

3. How Communitech Outposts Helps Canadian Companies Scale Globally: Karen will explain what an Employer of Record is and why it’s such a useful tool for Canadian companies looking to hire internationally, build global teams, and expand into new markets without the hassle of setting up foreign entities.

4. Where Canadian Companies Are Hiring Globally: Karen will discuss which countries or regions Canadian companies are hiring in most frequently as they expand internationally.

5. Success Stories: Securing Visas for Global Expansion: Karen will share how Outposts has helped Canadian companies secure visas for EU expansion and how this support has made a tangible difference for businesses entering new markets.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.html
• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
• Google: https://www.google.ca/
• A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.