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10 questions you should ask for your foreign market expansion strategy

Once you decide to pursue foreign market expansion, the next step is to gather as much market intelligence about international market environment and determine the best course of action.

Alex Barankevych

As Digital Marketing Specialist, Alex is the leader of FITT's digital strategy. With a background in international journalism and a passion for all things technology, Alex strives to bring top notch content to the FITT community.

In the challenging world of global business, connections and education are the keys to success

The connections I made in the global trade community have been extremely valuable and I have stayed in touch with many of them over the years.

Paula Greene

Paula is a CITP|FIBP with 25 years of broad experience leading businesses to success through creative, effective solutions. At BEYOND she helps clients in both the public and private sectors reach beyond barriers and borders with a focus on people, business improvement, and customer satisfaction.

How can an SME ensure a successful launch into global markets?

When a firm tries to have a successful launch into global markets without a foreign affiliate, it no longer enjoys home field advantage.

Brent McNiven, CITP|FIBP

Brent is an international trade consultant with nearly 25 years of experience. After starting and running several successful companies in South America, and working on different consulting projects across the world, he has spent the past 10 years working with Canadian SMEs to help them excel in global markets.

The future for North American trade is actually brighter than ever

Even amidst increasing global opportunities, the best path for growth for North American trade is through increased cooperation and trade with one another.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Offshore tax havens account for 50% of all world trade – and other fun facts from the Panama Papers

On April 3rd, the so-called ‘Panama Papers’ were unveiled by news outlets around the world. Coverage of the story is likely to last for quite some time due to the size and substance of the leak, and the amount information that needs to be analyzed.

Adam Bajan

Adam Bajan writes for Ashton College, a post-secondary college in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1998, Ashton College is committed to providing innovative, real-world education with flexible attendance options for those wishing to enhance their skills or change careers

Up to $50,000 in training grant funding available for exporting Ontario manufacturers

The new FedDev Ontario Training Productivity Initiative will help exporting Ontario manufacturers have the know-how to sell even more in global markets.

Jeff Shepherd

Jeff has a passion for helping business owners and executives discover Canadian government funding programs. As Marketing Coordinator at Mentor Works, an organization that helps optimize the funding discovery and application process, Jeff educates and inspire leaders on ways to enhance their business’ growth projects. To read more of Jeff’s government funding content, view Mentor Works’ blog.

Can improving U.S.-Canada relations save their weakening trade relationship?

When U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Washington with a much-publicized state dinner, the two expressed a warm, collaborative relationship.

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.