Concierge service to help Canadian SMEs commercialize innovation

On December 2, 2013,  Greg Rickford, Minister of State (Science and Technology) launched the Government of Canada’s new Concierge Service, a guide to innovation. This…

Vincent Chetcuti

EDEN COMMUNICATIONS is an Ottawa-based research, writing and editing company, which has been in business since 1979. Mr. Vincent Chetcuti (eden.com@sympatico.ca), a former entertainment journalist, is the sole proprietor of Eden Communications. He has considerable expertise and experience in the international trade field having completed hundreds of projects for such organizations as the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Canadian International Development Agency, Canadian Commercial Corporation, Forum for International Trade Training, and Team Canada Inc.

5 truths of business meetings in Latin America

After 13 years in the UK, coming back to live and work in my native Uruguay has meant re-adjusting to business culture here. I own my own international trade business (Sunny Sky Solutions) but I also work with many UK businesses across the whole of Latin America. And this means meetings. Lots of meetings. Now, remember that Latin America is vast – it comprises 600 million people across two hemispheres, two main languages and 19 countries. So there’s a lot of variety. However, from my own experience but also from talking to many businesspeople within Latin America and with those from outside that have done business in the continent, here are my 5 truths of business meetings in Latin America…

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.

FITT and CanChammx working together to advance global trade competencies in Mexico

Starting in January, 2014, we’ve officially formed a partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (CanChammx) to offer Chamber members the opportunity to start building practical global business credentials using our self-led, online FITTskills courses.

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.

You’re invited to the #TradeElite Twitter discussion on global trade: Risks and risk management

Twitter chats are extremely helpful for learning about the latest industry trends, engaging with industry influencers, and connecting with peers on important industry topics. Global…

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.

High-quality perception of Canadian goods in Mexico a great trade opportunity

Although the country has opened up and it’s projects—particularly those related to automotive, electronics and infrastructure—are creating opportunities for global players, David Robillard’s sense is that Canadians aren’t looking closely enough at opportunities for trade with Mexico.

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.

Pros and cons of using agents vs. distributors in your international market entry strategies

Companies can use a range of business models to organize their direct exporting efforts for their market entry strategies. Some businesses have an export department…

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.

Online training helped one international trade professional get back in the game

My road to becoming a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) began with a single FITTskills course I took back in 1999 at the International Trade Centre Toronto.

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.

Valuable career path lessons from two accomplished international trade professionals

At the end of 2013 we welcomed both of these very impressive Certified International Trade Professionals (CITPs) onto the Board of Directors here at the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT).

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.