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Trademarking to protect your intellectual property in world markets

For many, this unfortunate intellectual property in world markets situation occurs when they see the hijacked mark or design on products imported back into their home market.

Becky DeStigter, FIBP|CITP

Becky DeStigter is an International Business Consultant focused on helping B2B technology and professional services companies to become more globally competitive. She seeks practical solutions for growing companies’ international marketing and operational issues. Becky is based in Scottsdale, USA and works with companies worldwide.

Why young people should pursue a career in international trade!

What other questions do you have about pursuing a career in international trade?

Adam Dewar

Adam Dewar started his path towards a career in international trade in High School, joining Junior Team Canada on a Trade Mission to Hong Kong and China. In the years that followed he spent 5 years working for Global Vision, the organizer, as a Project Manager helping to put together and lead trade delegations to China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. This past year he launched Atlantic Trade Linx (www.atlantictradelinx.ca) to help Canadian SMEs find new markets for their products in China, Singapore, and Malaysia with a focus on value added agricultural products. He also takes the time to help others interested in building a career in international business by providing them advice and mentorship.

How I distinguished myself in the competitive international business job market

Upon returning to Canada from South Korea in 2009, I was faced with the challenge of finding my ideal position in an increasingly competitive job market. My desired field of international trade was already competitive and my interest in export development narrowed job opportunities even further.

Sonya Jenkins, CITP|FIBP

Sonya finished her post-graduate studies at the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and graduated with a BA in Social Sciences and International Studies and Modern Languages from the University of Ottawa. In 2010, she was awarded the Student of International Trade award by the Toronto Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), and in the fall of 2011 she received her CITP®|FIBP®. Sonya’s previous work experience has been with the Canadian office of the State of North Carolina where she provided research and export assistance to small and medium sized companies. Prior to that, she worked with Champion Express, a Canadian third party logistics provider.

Ask the right questions to go global with success!

Admitting what they don’t know will go a long way toward helping them get the good information they need to go global with success!

Angela Krauss, CITP|FIBP

Since starting with STEP, Angela has moved through a variety of roles and responsibilities, always building her knowledge of Saskatchewan’s business community, and foreign trade environment. She now oversees several areas of STEP, and enjoys helping companies in her province build capacity, access resources and mitigate risks in order to expand their global reach.

Celebrating you! The international trade community

Back in 2013 when I joined FITT, we had a social media community of about 3,000 users. Little more than a year later, that community…

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.

How I unlocked my career potential in international market research

I always wanted to have a career related to international business.

Antonina Orlova

Antonina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and a post-graduate Certificate in International Business. Her passion lies in global market research and business development consulting. In her career she worked with public and private organizations in more than 40 countries providing them with insights in a variety of economic sectors and facilitating new trade partnerships.

How to capture the attention of six hundred industry professionals in a foreign market

Have you ever given a presentation to industry professionals in a foreign market?

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)

Global trade experts bring their passion for international business to define competency standards

In the seventh season Seinfeld episode “The Cadillac, Part Two,” George invents a fictional boyfriend for Elaine named Art Vandelay, an importer-exporter, as part of…

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Two approaches to smarter international marketing: Centralized vs. Decentralized

Recently I was analyzing an international software company’s marketing program. The company had been steadily growing and entering new international markets. But when I examined its international marketing program, it was clear the company’s marketing tactics, programs, partners, etc. were inconsistent.

Becky DeStigter, FIBP|CITP

Becky DeStigter is an International Business Consultant focused on helping B2B technology and professional services companies to become more globally competitive. She seeks practical solutions for growing companies’ international marketing and operational issues. Becky is based in Scottsdale, USA and works with companies worldwide.

Canada and the UK take the lead in creating global international business standards

Early in 2014, we began our International Competency Standards (ICS) project with the goal of creating world-class industry standards and defining exactly what it takes to outperform the competition in global trade.

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.