13/09/2019
Read this Incoterms® overview to start preparing for the new Incoterms® 2020 updates
Learn more about what Incoterms® are and how they’re used in advance of the new Incoterms® 2020 rules that will come into effect on January 1, 2020.
FITT Team
The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.
29/08/2019
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Forum for International Trade Training establish partnership to train Canadian businesses on Incoterms® 2020
FITT and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce are partnering to deliver Incoterms® 2020 in-person training to Canadian businesses.
01/08/2019
Learn how to choose the best intermediary for your indirect exporting strategy
There are several intermediaries that may be used in indirect exporting, including trading houses and confirming houses – which is best for your business?
05/07/2019
Target your marketing by differentiating between potential customers and creating customer profiles
Customer profiles are used for product and service adaptations and other marketing decisions. Profiles are also often created for specific market segments.
28/06/2019
3 ways you can develop new services to meet customer needs
In order to best use service development resources, it is important to follow a process that suits your business strategy and current service offerings.
31/05/2019
Think you can’t get export credit insurance for your small business? Think again.
Export credit insurance can make sense and be accessible for businesses of almost any size, even microbusiness exporters.
24/05/2019
Quick read: The essentials of negotiating an international business contract
Discover the essential elements of a solid international business contract and avoid having to deal with disputes and possible litigation.
16/05/2019
How to plan for the costs of venturing into global business
Find out about the costs and the risks of taking your business into new global markets and how to ensure your success with planning and the right strategy.
26/04/2019
Identify, analyze and mitigate the social risks to your business
Social risks arise from negative local perceptions of a business’ impact. Learn to identify and reduce these risks with corporate social responsibility.
18/04/2019
Need a global market entry strategy? Ask these 12 questions
Ask these 12 key questions and devise a strong international market entry strategy for your business to ensure success in new markets.