Canadian Brewers are Missing Out on the World’s Most Lucrative Market
As more craft brewers come online in Canada, and Canadians continue to reduce their beer consumption, many local beer markets are becoming increasingly saturated. Interprovincial…
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Ready. Set. Export! – Assessing your company’s export readiness
If exporting were easy, every company would do it, so it’s crucial to understand what’s involved. During this series, we will cover the high level “As to Zs” of exporting – in this article we start with assessing your company’s export readiness.
FITT welcomes 4 new board members, appoints new Chair
FITT is thrilled to welcome 4 new board members as of June 2022. We are fortunate to appoint a talented and experienced group of professionals to our Board of Directors from a variety of industries including international law, economic development, innovative private ventures and the education sector.
How Cleantech Ventures are Going Global to Lower CO2 Emissions Worldwide
To find out more about the solutions and how businesses can integrate them to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions, we talked to Tyler Hamilton and Leah Perry, CITP from MaRS Discovery District, and Evoco, one of the cleantech ventures working hard to usher in the next generation of sustainable goods.
Recap of FITT’s whirlwind 30th anniversary month – celebrating with friends, colleagues, partners and community members
Originally founded in 1992, FITT is celebrating 30 years in 2022 and the celebrations reached a zenith in June, our official birthday month.
Using the latest location tracking technology to tackle supply chain disruption
Investing in location tracking technology is one way businesses can help build supply chain resilience to protect operations and revenues.
FITT celebrates 30-year anniversary with $30,000 contribution to the Canadian business community
The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. However, this milestone comes at a time when businesses are still reeling from a global pandemic and finding a “new normal”. With the “great resignation” and a labour market also in flux, there is a critical need for upskilling as employees switch jobs and employers struggle to fill them. To help during these times, FITT is contributing a total of $30,000 in international business training for employees of companies that are seeking to expand their global footprint in 2022.
A primer on e-commerce and why your business should be there
Technology, especially the Internet, has transformed how business is conducted in both domestic and international markets. In 2011, the number of digital buyers worldwide…
Volunteers have vital roles in FITT programs and initiatives – let’s celebrate them!
FITT engaged more than 200 individuals in volunteer roles over the past year, helping us develop our educational content, offering skilled and objective assessment in certification and accreditation, and providing mentorship and guidance and more.
6 SME business owners talk about the impacts of training and certification on their businesses
Real SME business owners tell us how FITTskills courses and earning the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation impacted their ventures and their personal careers. Here’s what 6 of them had to say.