04/06/2014
Jeff Cooper, CITP|FIBP — Trade Officer
Jeff Cooper is a Trade Officer with the agri-value sector for Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP).
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30/05/2014
Get paid when you go global! Upcoming #TradeElite chat and networking session
It doesn’t matter how much interest or how many orders your business is getting from buyers abroad if you can’t figure out how to get paid when you go global! Our next #TradeElite Twitter chat will help you navigate all things money. We’ll talk about methods of payment, which method to use and why, and how to implement different types of payment.
27/05/2014
The global village is waiting for your products. How ready are you?
Human beings are social by nature. This explains the billions of dollars we spend every year on tourism. We travel the world to enjoy new scenery, to meet new people, to try new foods, and for the newness of the experience. When we have goods and services ‘tour’ across international borders, we call it international trade.
26/05/2014
Know your next international trade achievers! Winners of the 2013 FITT Educational Award
It’s that time of the year again! The time when we recognize the talents, accomplishments and experiences of our FITT-trained international business students.
22/05/2014
How vital is government intervention to international trade growth?
Indeed, it is the countries with the greatest international trade infrastructure where trade really thrives. This is not to suggest that governments alone are responsible for the promotion and expansion of international business, but rather, that it doesn’t hurt to have them on your side.
21/05/2014
Reka Gajari, CITP|FIBP — Market Intelligence Specialist
Reka Gajari is a Market Intelligence Specialist for Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP).
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…