You’re invited to the #TradeElite Twitter discussion on global trade: Risks and risk management

Twitter chats are extremely helpful for learning about the latest industry trends, engaging with industry influencers, and connecting with peers on important industry topics. Global…

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.

Two take-aways from an evening with OWIT Ottawa on gender and trade

Heinrich Stubbe and Pilar Arjona of Stubbe Chocolates, and Ian Clark of Bridgehead. Photo courtesy of Adrienne Jarabek, Co-VP Communications, OWIT-Ottawa Last week the Organization…

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.

Best of 2021: Our top 10 most popular international business articles from the past year

2021 is almost over so we’re taking the opportunity to look back at our top 10 most popular international business articles from the past year….

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.

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 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.

CITP Spotlight: Sajal Takhi – Operations Team Lead, A.P. Moller, Maersk

As a young newcomer to Canada, navigating both a new country and profession, Sajal Takhi learned an important lesson about professional success: behind every shipment,…

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.

CITP Spotlight: Marc-André Beaupré — Senior Relationship Manager, EDC

For Marc-André Beaupré, CITP, a career in international trade wasn’t something he set out to find—it was something he grew into through curiosity, determination, and an appreciation…

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.

CITP Spotlight: Ana Rosetephane Quilas, Manager for Corporate and Executive Governance, Board Affairs, Soluis Group

Transitioning from healthcare to global commerce isn’t a typical career path, but for Ana Rosetephane Quilas, CITP, it was a leap that transformed her professional…

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.

CITP Spotlight: Ramón Pinto, President & CEO, SOLUPAPER LLC

Ramon Pinto’s career began with an ambitious teenage venture importing clothing from the U.S. to sell at home and eventually led him across borders, industries, and continents in the field of international trade.

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.

Combating food fraud with technology-driven traceability

In today’s interconnected world, food travels farther, changes hands and ports more often, and passes through more complex supply chains than ever before. This global…

Hardik Panchal

Hardik Panchal, CITP, Director, Export sales at Worldest Exports, has built a career that spans global market expansion, international joint ventures, and sustainable trade initiatives. His contributions have driven multimillion-dollar export growth, created hundreds of jobs, and positioned him as a leading expert in global trade facilitation.