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10/04/2017
There are four main international business tips that I continually try to instill in the students and companies I work with that will give them the best opportunity for growing their businesses.
28/03/2017
When selecting external suppliers, develop a short list of potential candidates and evaluate their services according to established performance criteria.
07/04/2015
While technology can be helpful in the initial stages of a global trade relationship, be it communicating through email, video conferencing or even the old-fashioned telephone, it’s the addition of the human element that seals the deal.
17/03/2015
While wooden pallets are cheaper, readily available, more customizable and even recyclable, exporters do face the responsibility of ensuring that while they’re shipping their goods to exciting new markets around the world, they are also avoiding the spread of pests that can cause ecological nightmares!
27/02/2015
Malaysia’s main income comes from trade, and practically every company and manufacturer dreams of exporting. But the problem is, no one is teaching export skills.
20/01/2015
To improve communication and mitigate the risks of misunderstandings, the ICC developed Incoterms to serve as universal trade definitions.
12/12/2014
Companies decide to form strategic global business alliances for many reasons.
25/11/2014
I’ve been reading a lot in the news lately about the different protectionist trade measures countries around the world are taking in the name of safeguarding their local growers, producers and manufacturers.
31/10/2014
Early in 2014, we began our International Competency Standards (ICS) project with the goal of creating world-class industry standards and defining exactly what it takes to outperform the competition in global trade.
28/10/2014
After some career counselling, Alberto was urged to transfer his skills and go into sales to help companies grow their business into foreign markets. He took that advice, signed up for FITT-accredited international business courses, and made a game-changing shift in the direction of his career.
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