Five challenges you’ll need to overcome to succeed in international business

International trade requires you to operate outside your comfort zone, but that’s where the magic really happens in terms of flourishing, shining and achieving your goals.

Louei Ali, MBA, CITP|FIBP

Louei is the Director of Business Development at Canada Topp Group based in London Ontario (Canada). Canada Topp Group is an export trading company that helps Canadian companies with opportunities and business development in over 40 countries by acting as their export arm to reach a well established community of qualified distributors.

Costs you need to consider for a successful global business financial plan

While these factors are considered when making assessments of risk—in the context of developing a global business financial plan—they should be viewed in terms of the cost of sales or purchases and market competitiveness.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Peeking into the South American international trade divide: protectionist Atlantic vs. open Pacific

We could argue forever over which South American international trade policies are best for economic growth and long-term development.

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.

Let’s discuss the invisible discriminatory attitudes that create barriers to international trade

I could not believe that in today’s modern world, such old-fashioned regional prejudices could possibly create barriers to international trade.

Ennio Vita-Finzi, CITP|FIBP

Ennio Vita-Finzi is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and was a Trade Commissioner in Europe, Latin America and the US as well as President of the Canadian Council for the Americas during NAFTA negotiations. He has been a multinational executive and entrepreneur and is now a College lecturer, keynote speaker, and author based in Montreal. (e.vita-finzi@sympatico.ca)

Training for a successful international trade career in Canada’s aerospace industry

As Canadian aerospace companies work to meet growing demand, there will be a continual need for global business professionals like Natalia Goncharova, CITP®|FIBP® and Import/Export Manager, Export Compliance Specialist for Boeing.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Virginie de Visscher, CITP|FIBP — Director of International Trade

Virginie de Visscher, CITP®│FIBP®, is a Director of International Trade for World Trade Centre Winnipeg, and has been since 2010. This position is the latest…

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.