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Don’t lose out on a potential client because of an email faux pas

To reduce the chances of an email faux pas when introducing yourself, employ these seven practical tips for a positive first impression.

Sharon Schweitzer

Sharon Schweitzer, JD has been to over 60 countries on seven continents in her work and travels. She has over 20 years’ experience providing consulting and training to more than 100,000 attorneys and corporate executives in law firms and global corporations, including Global 2000 and Fortune 50 companies. Sharon’s early years as an employment attorney involved cultural dynamics between employees and management. She has delivered presentations and workshops for Charles University, Prague; The Ohio State University, and The University of Texas at Austin. Sharon speaks French and some Czech. She is a popular radio and TV guest as well as a sought-after conference speaker, columnist and blogger.

What is global supply chain management?

Global supply chain management involves planning how the entire supply chain will function to remain cost efficient and keep customers happy.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

How to communicate effectively and grow your business in Latin America

First, let’s go back to basics: Latin America is a continent of at least 20 countries, but has two main languages: Portuguese and Spanish.

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura is Director at Sunny Sky Solutions (www.sunnyskysolutions.com), supporting overseas companies across Latin America. Gabriela specialises in market research, distributor recruitment, soft-landing and trade missions across the region, from her base in Montevideo, Uruguay.

6 reasons you should do business in small markets

If you are looking for new ways to grow your business, forge better trade routes, find new suppliers or locate new international markets for your products, consider doing business with smaller countries.

Jennifer Nesbitt

Jennifer Nesbitt is a New York-based freelance copywriter. A former journalist and graduate of Penn State University, Jennifer now writes about a variety of topics, including business, technology and marketing. She is passionate about helping companies develop their brands by providing compelling copy that adds value to their online presence.

Simplify your market entry strategy with this 9 step checklist

This simple market entry checklist can help identify the steps required to successfully enter a new international market.

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.

Developing a vision for the future of your international business

A vision statement is usually accompanied by a mission statement, which addresses the nature of the company’s business. The fundamental prerequisite for any corporate vision is a definition of its business.

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.

Supply chain disruption – 3 lessons learned from past trends

As SCM become more strategic in business planning, we gain a deeper understanding of how supply chain disruption can impact the overall performance of the business.

Irina Rosca

Irina is a results-oriented leader with a strong history of successful operational stewardship, driving supply chain efficiency, and implementing best of breed solutions. She works with small and medium sized companies to help them find the best enterprise management solution suite fit for their unique needs and budget constraints. Irina has over 10 years of experience supporting global organizations with efforts to create streamlined supply chain processes, optimize inventory and logistics, and create increased visibility within complex networks.

The seven C’s you need to organize your marketing strategy

The seven Cs of marketing take a closer look at the overall marketing strategy by considering how best to communicate to customers.

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.

Want to export or import these products? You’re going to need a license

Countless products traverse the globe every day, moving from one country to the other as trade is carried out. Many of the array of items…

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.