The success of U.S. marketing methods shouldn’t affect the Canadian way of selling

There are no quick fixes in international trade – maintaining a steady focused effort to be the best in what you do will always succeed in the end.

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)

5 of the highest paying jobs in international trade

Here are the top 5 top highest paying international trade jobs and their average U.S. salaries.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Trade is terrible – why do we do it?

Anti-trade activities and anti-globalization advocates focus on the very real negative outcomes of trade, but there are some equally real positives of globalization.

Alexander R. Malaket, CITP|FIBP

Alexander is a globally recognized specialist in international business, trade and trade finance. He is President and Founder of OPUS Advisory Services International Inc. (Canada)

Is now a good time to start importing or exporting?

We decided to pose this question to some of the most knowledgeable global business professionals in the Twittersphere in our latest #TradeElite chat, and here’s what they had to say.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Think there’s nothing sexy about the supply chain industry? This podcast will convince you otherwise

Supply chain executives from all over the world are kicking butt and taking names, and you need to be at the forefront of these discussions or risk being left behind in the supply chain dust.

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, CITP|FIBP

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, CITP|FIBP, is the founder and CEO of Victoryus Inc, a Supply Chain consulting firm. Sarah stands at the forefront of international trade with expertise in the global logistics industry, working with the private sector to build, develop and increase efficiencies in their supply chains. She has spent the past 20 years working in logistics and supply chain, most recently as Director of Sales and Marketing for ICECORP Logistics Inc, a privately owned 3PL.

High fives aren’t enough to build meaningful international business relationships

Meaningful exchanges with other cultures will always be based on the careful development of international business relationships on a personal level.

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)

Past, present and future: The evolution of FITT

At FITT, we know most import/export professionals are fascinated by what the future holds for global trade, and we join you enthusiastically in that curiosity.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.