04/04/2017
How can Canadian SMEs benefit from free trade agreements anyway?
For all the talk on free trade agreements, it can be hard to find SME-friendly information on how companies can benefit from them.
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03/04/2017
My favourite international business travel stories, and what I learned from them
I learned many valuable lessons from my favourite international business travel stories, and wanted pass them on to others.
31/03/2017
What are the biggest challenges of managing global supply chains?
Co-ordinating each component in global supply chains involves many challenges, both predictable and unpredictable – how can you manage them all?
30/03/2017
Will there really be a China-U.S. trade war?
Trump’s attacks on China’s economic policies, and his threats against Chinese imports, have led to widespread speculation of a China US trade war.
29/03/2017
Not just a vacation destination – don’t overlook lucrative export opportunities in Costa Rica
Costa Rica may be small in size and population, but it should not be overlooked as business destination. For exporters, there is a wealth of opportunities in Costa Rica.
28/03/2017
7 things to look for when choosing external suppliers
When selecting external suppliers, develop a short list of potential candidates and evaluate their services according to established performance criteria.
27/03/2017
New trade taxes may be coming – here’s how you could be affected
President Trump is considering, among other trade taxes, a new Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) – here’s what we know, and how you can curtail its impact.
24/03/2017
Protecting intellectual property: the good, the bad and the ugly
Protecting intellectual property has become a challenging issue in international trade, both to reduce theft and ensure the most vulnerable are protected.
23/03/2017
3 easy ways to improve your business’s first impression in a new market
It’s true what they say – you only have one chance at a first impression. The good news is that your business’s first impressions can be steered, to a certain extent. Here’s why it’s so crucial to create the best first impression possible.
22/03/2017
Eliminating NAFTA might bring back jobs, but at what cost?
With Trump’s promises to bring manufacturing back and possibly eliminate NAFTA, there is a lot of speculation regarding whether this means outsourced jobs will be coming back from Mexico. Perhaps, but at what price?