05/03/2018
Six early set-backs new exporters face and how to crush them
Here are six market entry set-backs entrepreneurs commonly encounter along the way and how you can overcome them to succeed.
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02/03/2018
Six steps to investing abroad
If a Canadian company owns all or part of a business in a foreign country, it is engaging in Canadian direct investment abroad, or CDIA. Such firms are not necessarily large businesses—many small to medium-sized Canadian enterprises (SMEs) are discovering that investing abroad can have many benefits, including:
28/02/2018
World-leading EDC-FITT International Trade Training launches today!
EDC and FITT are proud to officially launch EDC-FITT International Trade Training – a digital platform that offers courses and workshops for exporters new to the game, thinking about getting into it or looking to deepen their expertise.
26/02/2018
These 5 software applications will improve your business’s bottom line
In this technology-driven age, the answer to optimized efficiency lies in the smart deployment of the right software applications.
23/02/2018
Develop the perfect brand name for your business with these 7 simple steps
A brand identity is how an organization wants its name, communication style, logo or mark, and other visual elements to be perceived by consumers. The…
22/02/2018
How global business education made the business world more accessible to me
The FITT-accredited program taught me everything from international marketing to global supply chain logistics. As someone who lacked physical experience in the global workforce, the program’s global business education equipped me with the tools I needed in order to succeed.
20/02/2018
How international businesses can become more environmentally friendly without sacrificing profitability
There are many ways businesses of all sizes can change their practices to become more environmentally friendly, while also reaping other benefits along the way.
15/02/2018
6 quick ways you can avoid cultural faux pas in foreign markets
Cultural etiquette varies in sometimes subtle, and sometimes not so subtle ways around the world. Here are 6 quick ways you can brush up on the nuances of etiquette in any foreign market and avoid committing an embarrassing faux pas.
14/02/2018
Takayo Shinji, CITP|FIBP – Logistics and Customs Specialist
With a strong sense of purpose and direction for her career, and her experience and accomplishments in hand, Takayo Shinji, CITP|FIBP is poised to make waves in global trade in the years to come.
12/02/2018
It’s time to develop your Plan B in case NAFTA is terminated – here’s how
What would happen if the United States decided to terminate NAFTA, and how can you prepare a NAFTA Plan B to handle the potential resulting scenarios?