Cost Competitiveness

In terms of land, labour, construction, energy and transportation, the operational cost advantages for businesses located in Truro:::Colchester are significant.

Of all the clear advantages, perhaps the most important is our stable, cost competitive labour force made up of hard-working people with an optimistic vision of the future.

Let us further demonstrate how we can help you and your business enjoy prosperity in our community. Contact us to discuss all we have to offer.

KPMG's Guide to International Business Location

Competitive Alternatives Highlights – Why Truro:::Colchester ranks so high internationally.

Competitive Alternatives is KPMG's guide to comparing business locations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

The Competitive Alternatives study is the most thorough comparison of international business locations ever undertaken by KPMG. This study contains valuable information for any company considering their international business location options.

Competitive Alternatives 2008 compares business competitiveness for more than 100 cities in ten countries: Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For the first time, the 2008 study includes all three NAFTA countries and all 50 US states, in addition to its traditional G7 coverage.

The primary focus of Competitive Alternatives 2008 is international business costs. The study, which includes Truro:::Colchester measures the combined impact of 27 significant cost components that are most likely to vary by location, as applied to 17 different business operations. The basis for the cost comparison is the after-tax cost of startup and operation, over a 10-year planning horizon. Results are based on the combined results for a group of comparable cities in each country, and are expressed in comparison to the baseline results of the United States.

Link: www.competitivealternatives.com/results/locationmenu

To use this KPMG web comparison of Truro:::Colchester:

• Scroll down to the list of cities in the window on the left side of this page.
• Highlight Truro, NS from the Canadian cities list and click on the forward arrow located between the two menu boxes. The city willl then appear in the list to the right.
• Next, choose 3 other cities whose costs you’d like to compare with Truro. Arrow those cities into the right-hand menu box. After all 4 cities are listed in the right hand menus list, click next and choose the cost categories you’d like to compare.