How to break down market characteristics of your target Asian country to identify trade opportunities

Break down the market characteristics of your target country to identify opportunities: market research is the first step in the internationalization process. Expanding into foreign markets, especially Asia is a complex and resource intensive activity.

Giovanni Gonzalez, CITP|FIBP

Giovanni, CITP|FIBP, has experience in various international business and socio-economic development projects, including foreign direct investment (FDI) facilitation, investment promotion, trade promotion and facilitation, market assessments of developed and developing economies, expansion of companies to Canadian and foreign markets, start-ups, sourcing, alternative income, small business support and capacity building. His professional experience has taken him to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, Canada, and the United States to witness firsthand economic developments, trade relations, market opportunities, and initiatives to create employment and improve living standards.

The basics of global trade transactions for your imports and exports

A company that has decided to export its products to a new market or to buy from a new supplier in a different country cannot take for granted that the potential transaction(s) will be viable, profitable or provide goods at a price and quality that are competitive. From a financial point of view, a transaction may prove unrealistic if the cost of entering a market is too high, the competition is gruelling, or the price the company needs to charge in the new market is not competitive.

Jacob Varghese

Jacob is the VP of Marketing and Technology at the Forum for International Trade Training. Focused on improving the customer experience. A Content chef; words, images, some code and a healthy serving of web analytics.

International trade competency standards will promote skills development and global businesses growth

We recently had a chat with Scott Forbes, Director of Human Resources at Emerson Process Management’s Canada Engineering Center in Calgary, AB, who has volunteered…

Madison Abraham

I’m the Marketing and Communications Assistant at Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in web content writing and web communications, and I love using my writing to convey an important message.

Assistant Logistics Manager — JAM Industries Ltd

JAM industries Ltd is seeking a bilingual Assistant Logistics Manager to oversee and ensure all logistics activities, coordinate with suppliers and negotiate with freight forwarders; and stay abreast of industry and legislation changes.

Pain points in the Asian market are potential trade opportunities for your business

Given the complexities involved in expanding and doing business in foreign markets, it is very important for companies to conduct sufficient market research as part…

Giovanni Gonzalez, CITP|FIBP

Giovanni, CITP|FIBP, has experience in various international business and socio-economic development projects, including foreign direct investment (FDI) facilitation, investment promotion, trade promotion and facilitation, market assessments of developed and developing economies, expansion of companies to Canadian and foreign markets, start-ups, sourcing, alternative income, small business support and capacity building. His professional experience has taken him to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, Canada, and the United States to witness firsthand economic developments, trade relations, market opportunities, and initiatives to create employment and improve living standards.

Making a mid-career turn towards opportunities in international trade

My interest in international trade began as early as in elementary school when my imagination was captured by the evolution of Canada as a trading nation.

Adam MacKenzie

Adam is a Senior Policy Officer currently working in Policy, Aboriginal, and International Relations with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission in Ottawa, Canada. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration, and an Honours Psychology degree, both from Queen’s University.

Assistant Professor — Mount Royal University

Mount Royal is seeking an Assistant Professor to teach in the area of International Business and Supply Chain Management. The candidate must be prepared to maintain active liaison with business representatives and organizations.

How adapting product design can lead to supply chain improvements

Because more companies are outsourcing functions not directly related to their core
competencies, many specialist companies have grown up to provide those functions.
The strategic benefits of outsourcing include enhanced performance, better profitability,
and in the case of larger companies, increased shareholder value.

Madison Abraham

I’m the Marketing and Communications Assistant at Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in web content writing and web communications, and I love using my writing to convey an important message.

Account Manager – Small Business Solutions

EDC is seeking an Account Manager to become the leader in providing export oriented small businesses with the knowledge and innovative solutions necessary to develop and to be competitive in the global market.