27/07/2016
Here’s how the right training can accelerate your import-export career
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Ewan Roy
I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.
25/07/2016
Identify and overcome international trade barriers early in your market entry plan
International trade barriers make market entry more difficult, but the greater the barriers to entry, the greater the reward for those who overcome them.
22/07/2016
Keep safe from risk by learning more about international cargo insurance
International cargo insurance is essential because it can be an exporter’s only legal means of recovering the full cost of lost, damaged or stolen cargo.
13/07/2016
Liesl Harewood, CITP|FIBP – Independent Consultant
Liesl Harewood, CITP|FIBP is an independent consultant based in Halifax, Nova Scotia who specializes in international trade development and entrepreneurship. With over ten years of…
11/07/2016
What are the major challenges and opportunities in international pricing?
“The price is right” may be a phrase more closely associated with a midday Bob Barker game show than international trade. However, it’s crucial for…
08/07/2016
4 questions you need to ask when designing your next export research project
Most SMEs don’t have big research budgets, so what steps should they take to get the most out of their next export research project?
04/07/2016
Here’s what you need to know to avoid getting sick during your next business trip
Before your next business trip, check your vaccination records and recommendations for regionally-specific viruses like Zika that may hamper your plans.
30/06/2016
The 4 biggest lessons we can learn from Canada-U.S. trade history
Here’s four fun facts about Canada-U.S. trade history you may not know, and what we can learn from them to improve trade between the two countries today.
29/06/2016
Nadja Schauer, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner
My passion for travel led me to a career with Global Affairs Canada, where I’ve now worked for 8 years, most recently as a Trade Commissioner.
22/06/2016
Joseph Sassi, CITP|FIBP – Customs Brokerage Representative
Joseph Sassi, CITP|FIBP is a Customs Brokerage Representative with UPS Supply Chain Solutions, one of the logistics industry’s most recognizable brands.