Hi, it's Dave here. Mike is taking some much-needed time off at the moment so I'm taking the reins. Coincidentally, today's podcast topic is something that I'm in the best position to talk about - selling on Amazon Canada. If the accent isn't a giveaway already, I am Canadian myself and currently running my business out of Vancouver. So, let's start off with a question. Should you be selling in Canada? The answer to this is of course relative. But, if you are living in the United States, then Canada would technically be the "lowest hanging fruit" when it comes to expanding your business. I've added some more advantages below. The American market is increasingly becoming more saturated. Advertising rates are significantly higher in the United States. They're literally 2-3 times what they cost in Canada and almost all other marketplaces. The cost of sale is also higher in America. In Canada, the average is around 3% while it's typically above 10% south of the border. You are a lot more likely to get higher profit margins in Canada because there's less competition within the same niche. Depending on your circumstances, these disadvantages may be relevant. Canada has significantly fewer people living there than in the US. It has about a tenth of the American population. It takes a lot of work to sell in Canada because it has its own tax and business registration regiment. If you're new to selling online, it will be much easier to do so on Amazon.com. Canada has a different currency, which can have specific ramifications for your business. The Taxation Thing In America, there is no federal tax. In Canada, you have to pay the equivalent of a federal tax called the GST/HST. This is typically 5%. While you can get this amount back at the end of the year, th