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Helping Canadian SMEs Export, Source & Finance Globally

Expert international trade consulting from Toronto — navigating US tariffs, supply chain diversification, and trade finance for over 20 years.

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Trusted by Canadian SMEs since 2005 · CITP® Certified · Toronto, Canada

The Challenge

The pressures Canadian SMEs are facing right now

International trade has never been more complex. Three critical risks are putting Canadian businesses at a disadvantage.

US Tariff Pressure

New and escalating US tariffs are disrupting established export markets, forcing Canadian businesses to rapidly adapt their pricing, routing, and market strategies.

Supply Chain Vulnerability

Over-dependence on single-country sourcing leaves SMEs exposed. Diversifying to Vietnam and ASEAN markets requires expert guidance most businesses don't have in-house.

Trade Finance Gaps

Major Canadian banks often can't provide the specialized trade finance instruments SMEs need to compete globally — leaving critical working capital and payment risk gaps unfilled.

The Proactive Solution: Expert Trade Consulting & Finance

Business Global Consulting Group sits at the centre of a complete international trade ecosystem — combining 30+ years of hands-on senior banking experience with deep Canada-ASEAN market networks and practical knowledge of the trade finance instruments your bank cannot offer.

Whether you're diversifying export markets away from the US, sourcing from Vietnam and ASEAN for cost advantages, or closing the trade finance gap that major banks leave open — we provide objective, solutions-focused advice backed by real-world experience.

What We Do

Our Core Service Areas

Specialized consulting across the full spectrum of international trade — from export strategy to supply chain sourcing to trade finance.

Export Advisory

Navigate new markets, manage regulatory complexity, and build competitive export strategies. We help Canadian SMEs identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and execute successfully in international markets beyond the US.

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Supply Chain Diversification

Reduce your US-supply-chain dependence by sourcing from Vietnam and ASEAN — one of the world's fastest-growing manufacturing regions. Our sister site provides specialized sourcing support with on-the-ground networks.

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Trade Finance Solutions

Access receivables financing, payables finance, purchase order financing, and structured trade credit facilities that your bank simply cannot offer. We bridge the gap between Canadian SMEs and the specialized lenders who can help.

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Vincent Nguyen, CITP®, MBA

Founder & Principal Consultant

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About Vincent

30+ Years of Senior International Banking & Trade Experience

Based in Toronto — Canada's largest financial and economic hub — Vincent leads a team of highly experienced trade and business advisors. He holds the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP®) designation, the most prestigious, industry-backed credential for global business professionals in Canada.

Vincent built his expertise across nearly three decades at some of the world's leading global banks including Deutsche Bank, ABN AMRO, HSBC, and SMBC, advising and structuring complex, innovative financing solutions for international transactions. He subsequently spent over 10 years at leading Canadian banks — RBC Royal Bank and BMO Bank of Montreal — providing expert trade finance solutions to hundreds of business clients.

With deep on-the-ground experience across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, and a strong professional network in both Canada and ASEAN markets, Vincent is uniquely positioned to help Canadian SMEs compete and succeed in today's challenging global trade environment. He holds two Masters' degrees from French public universities and speaks English, French, and Vietnamese.

Our Team

Advisory Board

Our advisory board brings deep expertise in trade credit, trade diplomacy, corporate law, and business development.

Casey Schlegel, CITP®|FIBP®

Trade Credit & Risk Specialist

Veteran trade credit specialist and former North American Director of Trade Credit at Nacora International (a Kuehne+Nagel subsidiary). Previously led development of new online trade credit products at Export Development Canada (EDC). Also a professor of International Finance in Ottawa.

Marcel Laneville

Canada–Asia Pacific Trade Diplomat

Seasoned Canadian Trade Commissioner with 30+ years helping Canadian companies expand globally. Former Senior Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, with postings in Taiwan and South Korea. Deep expertise in Asia-Pacific business development.

Upasana Sharma

Corporate Law & Market Entry Expert

Founder and CEO of IQ Canada. An accomplished Canadian lawyer with expertise in venture capital and Canada's Start-up Visa Program, Upasana has facilitated market entry for hundreds of entrepreneurs and corporations. MacArthur Foundation Scholar; LLM from the University of Toronto.

Jack Nguyen

Senior Advisor

Jack Nguyen is currently the CEO of InCorp Vietnam (a global business and enterprise services company). Jack has 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, and investment in the US, Canada, and Vietnam, including 18 years in Vietnam in senior positions at multinational corporations and leading accounting firms.

The Ecosystem

Your Complete International Trade Partner

Three specialized brands — one integrated ecosystem designed for Canadian SMEs navigating global trade.

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Business Global Consulting

businessglobal.ca

The consulting hub. Expert international trade advisory, export strategy, market entry, and business finance guidance for Canadian SMEs. The starting point for your global growth.

Export Advisory · Trade Consulting · International Finance

VietnamSourcing.ca

vietnamsourcing.ca

Specialized import sourcing from Vietnam and ASEAN for Canadian SMEs looking to diversify supply chains, reduce costs, and mitigate tariff risk. On-the-ground networks and vetted supplier connections.

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TradeFinanceIQ

tradeguide.app

AI-powered trade finance tools, guides, and resources for Canadian importers and exporters. Access intelligence your bank's trade desk can't provide — on demand.

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