Becoming an agent in Ontario (also known as “Manufacturer’s Representative”) is not as easy as declaring “I’m an agent now!” The first step in becoming an importer in this province is actually quite challenging, and I’ll explain why. Agents are licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the government body responsible for […]

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It was late last year when I decided that becoming an import agent (also known as a manufacturer’s representative) would be something worth pursuing.  Since the founding of Bar Towel a number of years ago, we have heard many tales about what it was like to do business with the LCBO from an importing standpoint.  […]

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Well, Free Our Beer is going to get a lot more exciting in the coming weeks and months. As announced here and here, Cecktor Limited, my corporation, has been granted a license to represent a manufacturer from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). What this means is that I am now an importer.  […]

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