21/03/2018
Jason Fischer, CITP|FIBP – Crude Oil Scheduler
For over 15 years, Jason Fischer has worked in high-level positions for some of the biggest companies in Canada, dealing with massive rail shipping networks and other forms of transportation.
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19/03/2018
How to scale up your SME to do business globally
While exploring new markets, finding the funding to expand, and navigating international export laws can be a lot to process, companies who do business globally stand to make higher profits. Here’s how.
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.
09/03/2018
3 things you should look at before committing to a business partner in a new market
The right business partner for a market entry venture is one that complements an organization’s capabilities and has a compatible business style and approach. However, complementary skills are not enough—the two organizations must also be able to interact effectively.
08/03/2018
5 stories to inspire women in international business
In honour of International Women’s Day, here are five inspiring stories to highlight some of the remarkable women in international business who tackle these challenges head on and have shared their wisdom and experiences with us.
06/03/2018
3 types of green technology that will change the future of international trade
As an industry that could soon be radically changed by developments of green technology, here are some of the most exciting ways that green technology could change the future of international trade.
05/03/2018
Six early set-backs new exporters face and how to crush them
Here are six market entry set-backs entrepreneurs commonly encounter along the way and how you can overcome them to succeed.
02/03/2018
Six steps to investing abroad
If a Canadian company owns all or part of a business in a foreign country, it is engaging in Canadian direct investment abroad, or CDIA. Such firms are not necessarily large businesses—many small to medium-sized Canadian enterprises (SMEs) are discovering that investing abroad can have many benefits, including:
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.
26/02/2018
These 5 software applications will improve your business’s bottom line
In this technology-driven age, the answer to optimized efficiency lies in the smart deployment of the right software applications.