CITP Spotlight: Nathaly Mesa—General Manager, Mangles SAS
Many people don’t fully grasp business on a global scale until they begin running one themselves. For Nathaly Mesa, CITP, years of running small businesses opened the door to international…
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Growing global trade jobs: Top roles, skills, and trends to watch in 2026
It’s hard to imagine, but there was a time when customers waited months to receive their international goods. In the late 1800s, for instance, Japanese satsuma oranges were so…
CITP Spotlight: Samatha Richards – Key Account Manager, Trealmont Trade Lane Inc.
For Samatha Richards, CITP her journey in international trade began with intention, determination, and a clear passion for global business. Her path started in the…
How to design a product ready for export
Founders set up businesses for many reasons, but the most common motivations include spotting an underserved market, leveraging their own abilities or networks, or simply…
6 Essential questions every international business professional should be asking before they go global
Expanding into international markets has always required ambition. Today, it requires something more: disciplined preparation. With geopolitical tensions reshaping supply chains, unilateral tariffs disrupting established…
How to tap into the best resource for export success – experience
It’s a messy time for businesses wanting to grow internationally. The disruption of the 75-year old “international rules based order”, geopolitical situations, and the upending…
How to handle (and avoid) 5 of the most common types of trade disputes
In business, foresight always outdoes hindsight – and so it is in international trade. But that’s easier said than done. Operating across borders routinely exposes…
25 International trade terms you should know
In the world of global trade, effective communication is a must. Every deal depends on a mutual understanding of trade terms and practices, and each…
Why the finance team should be part of your international expansion plans from day one
The finance leadership in your organization has a huge role to play when it comes to international expansion. And it’s more than a role focused…
How exporters can build global trust through strategic storytelling
Technical specs open doors. Pricing seals deals. But in international trade, what truly builds long-term partnerships is trust. And strategic storytelling is one of the…