17/12/2013
What’s Canada’s game plan for CETA?
At the same time, my Canadian paranoia is making me wonder how Canada managed to convince the European Union to join us in a Canada Europe Trade Agreement.
Global Trade Take-Aways
When we find studies, reports and resources that can help build knowledge within the global trade industry, we like to share them! Find them all here in one place and grab what you need to keep building your international business intelligence.
03/12/2013
4 Awesome tips for transporting your goods to and from tradeshows without a hitch!
Paul Urben knows a thing or two about trade shows. In fact, he’s been helping companies across Canada and internationally to transport their products and displays to and from trade shows for over 40 years.
26/11/2013
Why ‘Going Dutch’ is the gateway To Europe (CETA)
The Netherlands Matters To Canada “Canada’s relationship with the Netherlands is much bigger than most people think. It is a big, mature, multi-faceted relationship with…
19/11/2013
Making matches between exporters in emerging countries and Canadian importers
The Trade Facilitation Office of Canada (TFO) is well aware of the benefits export-growth can create. After all, its mandate is to help companies in developing countries access the Canadian marketplace as well as Canada’s global trade expertise.
05/11/2013
Shaking Canada’s Trade Complacency
“It’s time for Canada to unload itself from the traditional relationship it’s had with the United States,” says Ennio Vita-Finzi, CITP, Ontario’s former trade commissioner in Europe, Latin America and the U.S., and past-president of the Canadian Council for the Americas. “The U.S. will always be an important market for us because of our geographic proximity, but we should be looking at other markets as well.”
29/10/2013
Why invest in Nicaragua, why now?
Nicaragua is open for business. There are currently a lot of opportunities available in the country in terms clean-tech, infrastructure and mining sectors. And the Nicaraguan government is engaged and committed to developing its local capacity in an effort to attract foreign direct investment and create partnership opportunities with foreign and local firms.
22/10/2013
The importance of country branding
When I look at international trade and business opportunities around the world, I am more and more surprised every day; not with the abundance of opportunities but with the fact that nobody knows about them or has negative perceptions about a specific business environment itself.
15/10/2013
Things to know about crossing the U.S. border legally to grow your export business
Warren assists individuals, families and corporations in crossing the Canada/U.S. border lawfully, either to visit, work or stay. He helps arrange documentation for work Warren Createspermits and permanent resident status—including skilled workers and business immigration programs—and he coaches individuals on how to successfully present their case for legal entry.
01/10/2013
How Canadian businesses can grow with a rising Africa
With a projected 18.2 percent annual change in Real GDP growth, Guinea is indicative of the rising strength of African economies and consequently the high…
24/09/2013
Top three steps international trade students can take to maximize career opportunities
As an international trade professional as well as a FITTskills instructor, I’m often asked for tips to succeed in global trade. I’m going to share…