STEP Member TestimonialsSaskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) has a mandate to assist companies with their exporting initiatives. Each member has a unique set of challenges as they work to increase business and sales into export markets. STEP offers a customized approach through consultation, advice, and service. See what STEP members are saying about the value and opportunities they receive through their STEP membership.
KOENDERS WINDMILLS
'Our first experience with STEP was at Agribition in 2008 when they arranged a series of appointments for us with Australian and New Zealand buyers. We have also used STEP’s market intelligence services in the past. We are also very excited about their new Market Access Program.'
Allan Goode - Sales Director
Sector - Manufacturing
Product - Windmills, Aeration, Water Pumps
HILLBERG & BERK
'The return companies receive from purchasing a STEP membership is invaluable. STEP has helped map out some possible exporting markets for when the time comes. I've had one-on-one conversations with different STEP representatives about exporting, customs and shipping products across the border; they've been very helpful. We've looked into Europe, Australia, and Brazil, and STEP has provided excellent information and market reports. The guidance I have received from STEP has been impressive. I encourage every company to find out more about the services that STEP offers. STEP is a huge resource and offers great services for companies. STEP can help companies transition from selling locally to globally.'
Rachel Meilke - Deisgner
Sector - Manufacturing, Consumer Goods
Product - Fashion Jewellery
ERIN CONSULTING
'STEP membership goes beyond basic information on the market, beyond just putting together what you need for a trade show. STEP makes you understand where you are and where you are going as a company. Being part of STEP is great value for the money. You've got to be involved. With all the contacts STEP has, there is no limit to where they can help you go.'
James Ireland - President
Sector - Energy/Mining/Environment
Product - Consulting Services
CANMAR GRAIN PRODUCTS LTD.
'It isn't easy getting the right information about a market half a world away. Either the information is too scarce or you are overwhelmed with information overload. You want to spend your resources wisely and in a lot of cases you simply don't have the time to do the market intelligence work. Instead of hopping on a plane to qualify a lead, trust STEP to establish the needed level of familiarity.'
Duncan Werner - Operations Manager
Sector - Agriculture/Agri-Value Added
Product - Flax Products
CFACTOR CRONUS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
'The level of research done by STEP in terms of exploring new markets has helped us in developing strategic marketing programs for cfactor, particularly as we transition our solution to a SaaS model and are playing in emerging markets, such as enterprise social networking. In some cases, STEP’s work is just the starting point for a fruitful business relationship and on other occasions their work is all we need to make a strategic decision.'
Bonnie Clark - Marketing Manager
Sector - Technology/Information Technology
Product - Web based HR Management Tools
WESTERN GRAIN TRADE LTD.
'By establishing contacts for industry, STEP opens a lot of doors. As a company selling all over the world, you don't have the resources to be in every market, every year, shaking hands with all the people that you need to. That's the leg work that STEP does for us. Every time you participate in mission with them, you get to leverage some of their contacts and some of the people they meet with. A lot of countries are envious of what we have through STEP which is a phenomenal resource to help build industries, to create success with in those industries.'
Lara Dutton - Office Manager
Sector - Agriculture/Agri-Value Added
Product - Grains, oilseeds, pulses and special crops
DANDILEE SPICE CORPORATION
'STEP has been most helpful in helping me get into new international markets with the Market Intelligence Report that they have prepared especially tailored for my company. STEP has organized special short conferences on many topics of concern relating to present time export issues and difficulties. I have found these to be most beneficial to my export activities.'
Brian Petracek - President
Sector - Agriculture/Agri-Value Added
Product - Grains, oilseeds, pulses and special crops
BURNETT IMMIGRATION SERVICES INC.
'STEP has been prominent in my business with the referrals we have received through STEP. Through our listing on the STEP website, we've had a lot of inquiries because individual companies or immigrants have gone to the site, found us and contacted us directly'
Elaine Burnett - President
Sector - Professional Services/ Education
Product - Immigration Services
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