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Today’s shifting global business environment – a view from Atlantic Canada

In today’s global business environment there are new government policies to grapple with; and as if that’s not enough to navigate, there are the near constant changes in government that also affect trade agreements.

Bernadette Fernandes

Bernadette is passionate about economic development, having spent the past five years helping companies one-on-one with export growth. She has an additional 25 years of experience working in the private sector; Trade relationships in over 50 countries; and a deep understanding of cross-cultural communications and international business development. Bernadette has founded The Varanda Network, a boutique international business development consultancy. She is a proud immigrant by birth (speaking five languages) and a proud New Brunswicker by choice.

How to communicate effectively and grow your business in Latin America

First, let’s go back to basics: Latin America is a continent of at least 20 countries, but has two main languages: Portuguese and Spanish.

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura is Director at Sunny Sky Solutions (www.sunnyskysolutions.com), supporting overseas companies across Latin America. Gabriela specialises in market research, distributor recruitment, soft-landing and trade missions across the region, from her base in Montevideo, Uruguay.

6 ways you can get medium or long-term financing for your business

Banks or other financial institutions offer various medium or long-term financing programs, often supporting large projects – which option is best for you?

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

6 reasons you should do business in small markets

If you are looking for new ways to grow your business, forge better trade routes, find new suppliers or locate new international markets for your products, consider doing business with smaller countries.

Jennifer Nesbitt

Jennifer Nesbitt is a New York-based freelance copywriter. A former journalist and graduate of Penn State University, Jennifer now writes about a variety of topics, including business, technology and marketing. She is passionate about helping companies develop their brands by providing compelling copy that adds value to their online presence.

Tanita Alexandridis, CITP – Sr. Associate, Advisory Services

Tanita Alexandridis, CITP has something in common with many of the people who choose a career in international business – she has had a passion for world cultures and languages from a young age.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Simplify your market entry strategy with this 9 step checklist

This simple market entry checklist can help identify the steps required to successfully enter a new international market.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.