01/04/2020
10 things you can do from home to boost your export business
Ten things you can do from home to support your export business during the coronavirus crisis, once you’ve dealt with the urgent.
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27/03/2020
COVID-19 effects & next steps for your global business: experts weigh in on Twitter
To get some answers on the effects and next steps for businesses of all shapes and sizes during the covid-19 crisis, we assembled a team of experts to provide advice and resources on Twitter. Read the highlights below and follow the links for more information.
26/03/2020
The 5 most common mistakes SMEs make in drafting purchase and sales contracts + solutions for SMEs during the COVID-19 crisis
Many SMEs are active in global business and have recently encountered conflicts or will soon experience disputes with their suppliers. Here are 5 common mistakes SMEs make with their supplier contracts and how to solve them during the COVID-19 crisis.
20/03/2020
COVID-19 update from FITT President & CEO
A crucial activity in this initiative is to ensure we are all staying informed through credible sources. This is the role the FITT team is taking part in – providing as much relevant and actionable information as we can to support trade practitioners and the international businesses we serve.
19/03/2020
Trade Confidence Index: Coronavirus pandemic injects unknown into companies’ planned increases in exports and foreign investments
While immediate plans for increases in foreign investment and export may be uncertain – Canadian exporters to China, for example, have already seen disruptions, EDC continues to be optimistic, saying coronavirus economy disruptions should be short term and the markets resilient.
17/03/2020
Empowering women in trade: resources, organizations, stars and success stories
Are women truly feeling empowered? In this month’s #TradeElite Twitter chat, we asked the experts this and many other pointed questions to find out about the resources, organizations and individuals who are empowering women in international business.
12/03/2020
Guide: How COVID-19 delays could affect your supply chain from contracts to insurance and custom clearance
Coronavirus will continue to be a cause for delay and non-delivery of goods and services for at least the next few months. Here are the aspects of your contracts and supply chain processes you should look at to prepare and mitigate risk.
05/03/2020
China too risky? Do you need a new strategy for your FDI in the face of COVID-19?
The combination of U.S.-China trade frictions and the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus and subsequent disruption to the Chinese economy and global supply chain, give cause to more deeply evaluate Asia market entry and development strategies.
21/02/2020
Forming strategic alliances in your target market
Cross-border partnerships! Do we need them? How do we find them? How do we know when a partnership is the right fit? We assembled a crack team of experts to answer these questions and more. Read on for their answers.
19/02/2020
Here’s to your success! Celebrating 2019 FITT graduates and CITPs from over 100 companies
In 2019, FITT connected hundreds of individuals and organizations with the skills, knowledge, confidence and credibility they needed to move forward with their goals. Let’s celebrate their success!