11/05/2018
Non-paying international clients – when and how should you start collections procedures?
Where open account terms result in non-payment by the importer, the exporter must commence collections procedures. Here’s how.
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.
27/04/2018
How to set up franchisee/licensee agreements in foreign markets
Setting up franchisee or licensee agreements in foreign markets is much more complicated than setting up a domestic agreement. Here are the things you need to consider as you form your agreements in new international markets.
23/04/2018
Does your business have a reverse logistics plan?
The same capabilities used in the forward supply chain can’t be leveraged in reverse logistics…reverse logistics requires different processes, technology, capabilities, and expertise. It’s more of a network model.
13/04/2018
4 ways to protect your intellectual property in foreign markets
Intellectual Property can be the distinguishing factor and main driver of revenue for an organization. Here are 4 ways to protect yours.
03/04/2018
Take your international marketing into the 21st century with the 4 E’s
The 4 Es of marketing – experience, everyplace, exchange and evangelism – is taking over as an alternative to the traditional 4 Ps approach due to the digital age.
23/03/2018
Use these lists to get through the export clearance process more quickly
Typical activities for obtaining export clearance could include several different processes or types of documentation – make sure you have everything you need ahead of time!
15/03/2018
Quick read: 4 steps to successful growth hacking
The goal of growth hacking is to increase sales by developing, testing and iterating product versions while at the same time merging marketing into the product or service development process.
28/02/2018
World-leading EDC-FITT International Trade Training launches today!
EDC and FITT are proud to officially launch EDC-FITT International Trade Training – a digital platform that offers courses and workshops for exporters new to the game, thinking about getting into it or looking to deepen their expertise.
23/02/2018
Develop the perfect brand name for your business with these 7 simple steps
A brand identity is how an organization wants its name, communication style, logo or mark, and other visual elements to be perceived by consumers. The…
05/02/2018
8 ways you should be protecting your service-based customers
Service providers need to ensure that contracts or service agreements clearly specify these 8 key aspects: