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Top 5 networking tips straight from the experts

Here are 5 networking tips that can help you maximize every opportunity you get.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Strategist 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.

How joining a community of international trade professionals helped build my global business

My journey toward learning the ropes of international trade began when I was introduced to the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) and its community of international trade professionals by a peer who is a successful Certified International trade Professional (CITP).

Dorota Osowska

Dorota Osowska is a co-founder and consultant for Linkus Global Inc., a full-service import/export brokerage and consulting company specializing in natural food products and ingredients from the Amazon.

Top 5 market research tips straight from the experts

Market Research minimizes the risk of failure because you get to know who your target audience & establish their needs. Here are the top 5 market research tips straight from the experts.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Strategist 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.

Turning your ideas into global products and services

During this month’s #TradeElite Twitter chat, we asked the professionals about the entire global products and services development process from research to marketing, in-market testing and compliance with local regulations.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Strategist 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.

How training and education is keeping up with the ever-evolving global trade environment

In a year of so much change and hope for the future of global trade, it seems only fitting that this is also the time to launch the 7th edition of the FITTskills international business program.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Strategist 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.

The impact of trade finance on your international business and supply chain

Trade finance, the esoteric, poorly understood branch of finance that deals with the financing of international trade, is in fact relatively straightforward at its core. It has proven effective in facilitating trade across every market on the globe for hundreds of years if not longer. Did you feel that? The sudden rush of adrenaline and flash of goose-bumps as you contemplated the mind-blowing implications of this statement? Work with me on this!

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)

8 secrets to a successful in-market meeting

I’ve been to 40+ countries in my career and created a finely-tuned approach for in-market meeting success. Here are 8 tips to get more out of your meetings!

Lynda Arsenault, CITP|FIBP

Lynda Arsenault is an expert in showcasing the Canadian Investment Advantage. With over 18 years of experience working in both the public and private sector, she has been instrumental in assisting international companies succeed in-market. For the past 10 years, Lynda has worked in senior management positions for the Nova Scotia government traveling globally attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities into Canada. In 2016, Lynda partnered to form The Varanda Network, a boutique consulting agency that assists international trade and investment clients. Ms. Arsenault holds a Master’s Degree in E-Commerce (MEC) from Dalhousie University, an undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s University and has obtained the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP®|FIBP®) designation through FITT.

Is your next technology project team in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica offers a wealth of opportunities for Canadian exporters. Eight leading-edge technology companies are headed to Canada on a trade mission to help build these relationships.

Diane Girard

Diane is the founder and CEO of Global Links Network Inc., an international trade facilitation firm that specializes in private sector development and trade-related capacity-building with a particular focus on trade in services with developing countries.

How can Canadian SMEs benefit from free trade agreements anyway?

For all the talk on free trade agreements, it can be hard to find SME-friendly information on how companies can benefit from them.

Tanita Alexandridis

On EDC’s Advisory Services team, Tanita Alexandridis, CITP, directs Canadian companies to the wealth of resources and services that exist to help them gather market intelligence, enter their target markets, and mitigate some of the risks of exporting. She also contributes articles to My StartUp Canada, a resource for new entrepreneurs in Canada.