21/05/2014
Reka Gajari, CITP|FIBP — Market Intelligence Specialist
Reka Gajari is a Market Intelligence Specialist for Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP).
News
20/05/2014
Seven ways to get more working capital to grow your exports
As an exporter, you know that success in foreign markets depends very much on having a healthy supply of working capital. And like most companies doing business internationally, you turn to your bank when you need financing to grow your exports.
16/05/2014
Gathering competitive intelligence before you enter foreign markets
One of the key mistakes companies make when selecting a market entry strategy is to focus on their capabilities and goals and forget to gather competitive intelligence in their chosen market. The higher the level of competition in the market, the lower the profits that can be obtained.
13/05/2014
Why just facts aren’t enough to do business with Latin American countries
First of all, facts aren’t enough. You won’t sell a product or a service in Latin America solely based on features, specs, pricing, benefits, etc. You won’t find a distributor or partner who will just look at your product objectively, see the benefits, do the maths, and take it on.
09/05/2014
5 Free trade agreement myths debunked & Canada’s newest FTA with South Korea
The old adage, “a good compromise is one in which neither party is happy,” is a lousy standard by which to judge whether or not…
06/05/2014
Plan your Caribbean (CARICOM) market entry strategy and start avoiding Canadian winters
Now a great time to begin putting together your market entry strategy; currently, CARICOM and Canada are negotiating a trade and investment agreement.
02/05/2014
Next #TradeElite networking session & recap of why international trade is all about profit margins
You’ve decided to start selling your product in a market outside your own borders. Maybe it’s an emerging market, or perhaps you’ve gone with a market that’s a bit more established; but either way you’re going to need a system to get your product to market. You’re going to need to develop an international value chain.
29/04/2014
International business professionals pay it forward
A newspaper article reporting on a recent BDC study about the benefits of Advisory Boards for entrepreneurs made me think of a CITP colleague who teaches FITT courses. Over time he has become an informal advisor to some of his students who are planning to get started in the international field.
28/04/2014
Incoterms basics with an international business training instructor
My exposure to Incoterms goes back to 2002 when I took my first FITT-accredited international business course at Seneca College.
23/04/2014
Building a fast-paced career in global supply chain management and logistics
I graduated from Niagara College’s FITT Accredited Advanced Diploma program in International Business in 2011, having successfully completed business, logistics and commerce-related courses in both theory and application. Through my studies I developed an interest and desire to work in logistics and supply chain management.