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4 big trade show takeaways I learned from attending GLOBE 2016

I have recently returned from GLOBE 2016, North America’s largest and longest-running conference and exposition dedicated to business innovation for the planet. What are the trade show takeaways you can apply for your next event?

Lora Rigutto Vigliatore, CITP|FIBP

Lora is an International Trade and Business Development "Coach." She has a passion for international trade development and many years experience coaching businesses to expand into global markets. With fluency in Spanish, Lora has a keen interest in finding strategic partnering opportunities between Canadian and Latin American businesses and maintaining those cross-cultural relationships.

What does the future of Agri-Trade hold?

At FITT we had a burning question: What does the future hold for the international trade in agriculture products?

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.

3 of the biggest historical wars fought over trade

War is always an ugly thing, regardless of the causes or the outcomes. Here are the biggest, most famous wars (and some honourable mentions) in modern history fought over the control of trade routes and commodities, and their impacts on global trade.

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.

Top 5 tips for international entrepreneurs from on the ground in China

With the ups and downs of being a young “Laowai” (outsider), I’ve been on a steep learning curve in what I consider to be a pretty unique combo of business experiences. Here’s what other international entrepreneurs interested in the Chinese market can learn from them.

Rob Pidduck

Rob Pidduck lived in Ningbo importing, consulting and teaching training courses for nearly five years. He recently started his PhD in Entrepreneurship and is now primarily based in the US but still consults to Chinese firms and works on export projects.

Canadian blanket ban on trade with Iran lifted but serious restrictions remain

Canada originally imposed economic sanctions against Iran in response to its nuclear proliferation program. As a result of the application of these sanctions, there was an effective blanket prohibition on trade with Iran.

Catherine Walsh

Catherine Walsh joined Conlin Bedard LLP as an Associate in 2016 and specializes in the areas of international trade law, business and investment. Catherine was on the board of directors of OWIT (Organization of Women in International Trade) from 2013-2015, and has also co-authored several published articles on the topic of international investment and trade relations.

Mark Jewells, CITP|FIBP – Business Development Manager

Mark Jewells, CITP|FIBP is a Business Development Manager at First National Financial, where he manages a large book of mortgage brokers.

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.

4 lessons to improve your global business partnerships

A dispute between a North American chain store and an Asian exporter contains valuable lessons for your next global business partnership negotiations.

Siddha Param

Siddha Param has advised both importers and exporters on negotiating international trade agreements and resolution of disputes. He also co-authored the book Global Productivity Mindset: Opportunities and Profits Post-2008, available through McNally Robinson.

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