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The 3 kinds of risk in international trade finance

Trading internationally involves risks beyond the normal risks of doing business in domestic markets. Late or non-delivery of goods, foreign exchange and country risk offer…

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.

FITT Program Instructor—Vancouver Career College

Vancouver Career College Vancouver campus is seeking a part-time FITT Program Instructor. Topics of instruction include import/export planning, entry strategies for international markets and cross-cultural business practices, trade regulations, negotiation strategies, marketing techniques and global trade trends.

Line of credit improves cash flow and creates international business opportunities for automobile importer

Until recently, neither Ahmed Awnie Abdulateef nor anyone at his company had ever heard of a commercial line of credit. The concept simply doesn’t exist in their home country of Iraq.

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.

Export Sales Manager—Xiris

We are seeking an Export Sales Manager for developing our export business in our View Camera for Welding product line, primarily for Latin American, European and east Asian sales.

Bookkeeper/Office Assistant—Kisserup International Trade Roots Inc. (Halifax)

Bookkeeper / Office Assistant for Kisserup International Trade Roots Inc. directly responsible for ensuring that the Company accounting files are kept up to date, including posting all payables and receivables and interacting, when necessary, with the Company’s accountant to ensure that the accounting files are kept in accurate order.

4 Awesome tips for transporting your goods to and from tradeshows without a hitch!

Paul Urben knows a thing or two about trade shows. In fact, he’s been helping companies across Canada and internationally to transport their products and displays to and from trade shows for over 40 years.

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.

Industry experienced professionals add value to international trade training at Seneca College

A few weeks ago, as I was going through my Twitter feed, I happened to stumble upon the CITP infographic.  Being an ardent proponent of…

Emiliano Introcaso MBA CITP PLOG CCI

Emiliano has more than two decades of experience working with manufacturers and exporters looking to increase their global growth by providing them with support and guidance in all things export. His strategy not only focuses on navigating companies through the complexities of global supply chains, but also in the small details that can make or break an international trade transaction. Emiliano is a Sr. Product Operations Manager at Export Development Canada (EDC), a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) with the Forum For International Trade Training (FITT), holds the Professional Logistician (PLOG) designation from the Logistics Institute, is an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Registered Trainer on Incoterms® 2020 and a Certified Instructor (CCI) with the Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA). Emiliano completed a Master of Business Administration (Global Leadership stream) at the University of Fredericton. More blogs by Emiliano at EDC: https://www.edc.ca/en/bio/emiliano-introcaso.html For social links visit: https://linktr.ee/introcaso

Why ‘Going Dutch’ is the gateway To Europe (CETA)

The Netherlands Matters To Canada “Canada’s relationship with the Netherlands is much bigger than most people think. It is a big, mature, multi-faceted relationship with…

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.

Expanding the FITTskills international trade training program into Chile

Two weeks ago I made my first ever trip to Chile. The trip enabled me to meet and engage with a number of wonderful individuals who are working hard to help us expand our FITTskills international trade training program in Latin America.

Caroline Tompkins, CITP|FIBP

Caroline has served as President & CEO of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) for over 21 years. She is a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal holder for her outstanding contribution to Canada's trade community.