24/03/2017
Protecting intellectual property: the good, the bad and the ugly
Protecting intellectual property has become a challenging issue in international trade, both to reduce theft and ensure the most vulnerable are protected.
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23/03/2017
3 easy ways to improve your business’s first impression in a new market
It’s true what they say – you only have one chance at a first impression. The good news is that your business’s first impressions can be steered, to a certain extent. Here’s why it’s so crucial to create the best first impression possible.
22/03/2017
Eliminating NAFTA might bring back jobs, but at what cost?
With Trump’s promises to bring manufacturing back and possibly eliminate NAFTA, there is a lot of speculation regarding whether this means outsourced jobs will be coming back from Mexico. Perhaps, but at what price?
21/03/2017
Can the banks come together to bring the benefits of blockchain to their clients?
Making blockchain a reality will take time and require a practical approach and collaboration between banking institutions.
20/03/2017
3 tried and tested ways to reach a new international market
Based on the nature of the market and the product or service, the international marketer must consider the most effective and efficient means of reaching the new market.
17/03/2017
Types of market research: What types of data do you need for your market research?
Any good market research is going to involve a lot of information. Here’s how to decide what types of market research data you’ll need, and how to get it.
16/03/2017
Top 5 fastest growing international trade jobs
While there is no shortage of positions available for the global business savvy professionals out there, we’ve identified the top five international trade jobs that are growing in both demand for employees and salary.
14/03/2017
The future is here! How e-commerce will continue to revolutionize retail in 2017 (Part 3)
The merging of the digital and physical realms through e-commerce technology aims to give consumers the best of both worlds.
13/03/2017
How can Canadian SMEs take advantage of CETA?
To explore the new opportunities presented by CETA, we asked some Canadian trade experts to share their take in this month’s #TradeElite Twitter chat.
10/03/2017
Use these 14 best practices to avoid profit drain on product returns
Several best practices have been developed that can help a company enhance its customer service offerings and reduce the costs associated with managing returns.