29/09/2017
3 simple tools to secure payment on your trade deal
Trade finance tools help importers and exporters structure contracts in a way to minimize cash flow risk while helping build relationships.
Chris Blood-Rojas
Chris is the marketing and communications intern at the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). He is a graduate of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in communication studies as well as the Algonquin College public relations program. His background is in communications, marketing, and public relations.
22/09/2017
The 4 sample plans you need when researching new markets
When researching new markets, you need to have a plan in place to guide your efforts. These are 4 methods for sampling to help gather accurate information.
20/09/2017
Bernadette Terry, CITP|FIBP – International Trade and Investment Professional
Bernadette Terry’s exceptional international trade skills and experience allowed her to start her own consulting company in 2016, BTI Global Innovation Inc.
15/09/2017
The benefits of a circular supply chain
A circular supply chain allows for consumer to return products at the end of their post-consumer lives and reuse the products to get more value from it.
08/09/2017
How to protect against 4 e-commerce security challenges
The challenges of e-commerce are becoming easier to overcome, but there are still a few considerations when setting up an e-commerce operation.
05/09/2017
Tomorrow’s business leaders are achieving great things today! The 2016 FITT Educational Awards winners!
At FITT we are honoured to be recognizing the four outstanding students who have excelled in their studies and won the 2016 FITT Educational Awards.
01/09/2017
Why trade professionals need to be aware of changing environmental regulations
As more environmental regulations are put in place, it is important for trade professionals to know the various regulations at play in a given market.
31/08/2017
Julio Pacon, CITP|FIBP – Business Development Manager
Julio Pacon is a man of many passions, Julio’s biggest passion is for international trade. Julio has earned his CITP|FIBP and is putting it to good use.
23/08/2017
The 3 step process to price your service export
Due to their intangible nature, services can be hard to price. However, the three steps used to price tangible goods can be used to price your service exports.
18/08/2017
The 5 types of foreign business partners you should seek when expanding globally
Finding the right business partners is a key success factor when setting up business in a new foreign market. Here’s what to look for.