25/11/2020
2019’s FITT Education Award Winners come up with creative solutions to tackle tricky market entry challenges
This year’s FITT Education Awards go out to three remarkable winners. Here are their stories.
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16/11/2020
Looking to diversify? Here’s how and why you should consider entering African markets
When looking at new markets to pursue, the African continent offers many opportunities through its various markets, regions, and growing economy. Here’s how and where to enter African markets successfully.
05/11/2020
Incoterms 2020 & COVID-19 – Protecting your business and supply chain through diligent contracts
To help get some answers on how SMEs can protect their supply chains and their businesses during this time of disruption we brought together experts in supply chain management, contracts, customs and the Incoterms® 2020 rules to answer key questions on how SMEs can protect themselves and have confidence in their international transactions.
28/10/2020
CITP Spotlight: Armel Ndounkeu Tchouankeu – Project Manager, Yamo International Inc.
Armel Ndounkeu Tchouankeu’s career in international trade dates all the way back to 2001, when he began his first job with an international maritime and port services company in Cameroon.
21/10/2020
How to job hunt during a global pandemic
If you are job hunting, whether due to unemployment or a longing for new opportunities, there are a few things you need to do differently to find your next role during the pandemic.
14/10/2020
CITP Spotlight: Praveeni Perera – Professor, Algonquin College
Published author, expert in intercultural relations and International Business professor Praveeni Perera, CITP, tells us about her memorable career journey, extraordinary accomplishments and where she’s headed next. Here’s her story.
08/10/2020
9 ways to reduce the total costs of customs clearance
Customs duties, taxes, and other charges usually account for a considerable proportion of the finished cost of imported goods. These costs can be reduced by looking at these 9 different factors that affect the total customs costs, giving companies much-needed savings.
07/10/2020
CITP Spotlight: Urvish Patel – Investment Attraction Specialist, Ministry of Trade and Export Development, Government of Saskatchewan
Urvish Patel is an ambitious international business development professional with successful projects all over the world. From an early passion for business and economics to a leader in his field, here’s his career success story.
01/10/2020
CITP Spotlight: Samantha Kussmann, Business Development Manager, Export Development Canada
Samantha’s fascination with the interconnectivity of the world’s goods have led her to some fascinating adventures of her own, including leading major projects helping SMEs enter new global markets and guiding the Prime Minister of Estonia at an important industry event.
29/09/2020
CanExport Funding During COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CanExport program provides up to $75k in funding for businesses seeking to access new international markets. Find answers to common questions and COVID-19 updates in this FAQ.