Online export coach for ecommerce sellers

Canadian ecommerce shop owners, makers selling on Etsy or Shopify, and small brands starting to ship to the US or overseas.

Paid video sessions, fixed-price market entry packages and a small group workshop or template pack sold to several clients.

• Experience selling online or shipping internationally
• Teaching and explaining clearly
• Comfortable with video calls and online tools

• Rules, duties and taxes change, so tell clients to check current official guidance and keep your advice dated
• Professional liability insurance to cover advice you give
• Do not offer customs brokerage services unless you hold the required licence, check with the Canada Border Services Agency
• Product safety and labelling rules vary by product and destination, so verify before advising
• GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and how it applies to clients outside Canada

Estimates suggest startup costs of typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on your website, video tools and insurance. Professional liability insurance is worth including to cover the advice you give.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how many sellers you coach and the packages you offer. You can start with at least about 5 hours a week.

Check current official guidance, since rules, duties and taxes change. Do not offer customs brokerage without the required CBSA licence. Verify product safety and labelling rules by destination, and check GST/HST registration, including for clients outside Canada.