24/08/2018
The early warning signs that you need a risk management strategy
Learn the early warning signs that you need a risk management strategy and get a handy checklist of the key risks facing global businesses today.
FITT Team
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17/08/2018
Getting your exports across the border – Here’s how customs clearance processes work
Knowing what’s involved in the customs clearance process and where you need to do your due diligence is essential to ensure you don’t lose customers and revenue to customs delays.
10/08/2018
4 Causes of global business disputes and how to avoid them
Disputes can be time consuming and costly, but they are also a reality of doing business. Here’s how to identify and handle them effectively.
27/07/2018
Quick Read: Unsure if you’re ready to go global? Start by identifying gaps
Before an organization embarks on a new international market, it’s important to assess the organization’s current conditions, attitudes and resources and identify any gaps.
08/06/2018
Ethics and your international business – where to start
Ethics provide a foundation of the shared values and acceptable behaviour that establish an organization as a group of individuals working toward shared goals. This is especially crucial to success in global markets.
25/05/2018
Here’s how to factor in the costs of ethical sourcing to your bottom line
While generating profit remains a primary goal, many organizations are embracing ethical sourcing. Here’s how to figure out how the costs of ethical sourcing will affect your bottom line.
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.
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.