Our Services

Give your business a tangible edge in strategic markets with insight from those who have succeeded there

Tailored presentations for group meetings or company seminars on the opportunities and risks in various strategic international markets such as China, India, Brazil and Mexico.

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Give your business the inside edge with exclusive access to the most current international market intelligence and research through our proprietary collection of publications, presentations, executive insight interviews, and more.

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Have a specific question? Get strategic advice tailored to your particular situation by getting in touch with our dedicated team of experts.

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About Us

Drawing on Marvin Hough’s 30+ years of expertise and his wide international network, Marvin Hough International Research & Analysis Limited (MIRA) was created to support Canadian and other international companies in effectively doing business in strategic international markets, including India, China, Brazil and Mexico.

Founded in 2009 in Ottawa, Ontario, MIRA brings its clients a wealth of current international market insight on topical and timely issues impacting international business executives today.

From ongoing assessments of market opportunities and challenges, to executive insight interviews highlighting best practices, to tailored advice on issues, MIRA helps Canadian companies gain the understanding they need to succeed in doing business in strategic markets.

Membership Benefits

Delivery of fully customized Presentations on any of the international markets and issues
Full access to MIRA’s most current market intelligence library relating to international markets and issues

Access to Executive Insight Interviews undertaken with business executives who have navigated in the markets
Up to 2 hours of tailored advice from Marvin Hough or his Associates addressing your questions or concerns

Take your international business to the next level with strategic market intelligence

Testimonials

I have always been impressed by Marvin's ability to take a macro approach while simultaneously always being aware of the local-differentiated micro conditions thanks to his ability to listen and learn, drawing on his networks and knowledge established over many years.

Peter MacArthur

Ambassador of Canada, Indonesia

The services Marvin Hough offers are of real value to companies and trade facilitators who pursue business in important markets like China, Brazil, India and Mexico. I know that he follows the business conditions in these strategic markets very closely and maintains a wide network of valuable contacts.

Tony Gostling

Principal Consultant and Founder, GSG Xinde Inc.

Marvin has a long history of facilitating trade with key markets such as India, China, Mexico and Brazil through his work with EDC and his consulting and I am happy to collaborate with him on the Brazilian market.