How Local RFQs Are Revitalizing Canadian Small Business

By Robert Marshall

July 9, 2025

Canada’s SMBs Are Finding Strength in Simplicity

In an era where global marketplaces dominate and small businesses are often overlooked, Canadian entrepreneurs are turning to something refreshingly simple — local Requests for Quotation (RFQs).

RFQs have long been a tool for procurement teams and enterprise buyers. But now, platforms like CanDoBusiness are putting that power in the hands of everyday business owners — electricians, printers, parts suppliers, and manufacturers — to broadcast their needs and discover real Canadian vendors in return.

From One-Off Jobs to Long-Term Relationships

What makes RFQs different from traditional lead gen?

Intent is clear — the buyer needs something.

Local context matters — a business in Sudbury looking for signage doesn’t want to ship from Shenzhen.

No middlemen — just two businesses talking shop and closing deals.

CanDoBusiness’s RFQ feed has already seen everything from $300 print jobs to $20,000 equipment builds. And because every user is verified and Canadian, you're not just growing your business — you're strengthening the economy right here at home.

What You Can Do Today

• ✅ Create your company profile — It's free and only takes 3 minutes.
• 🔍 Browse open RFQs in your sector — and respond with a quote.
• 📢 Post your own RFQ — whether you need a one-time contractor or a new supplier.

Local is the new leverage. And RFQs are how Canadian businesses are winning without playing the global volume game.