Are you looking to export? 8 golden rules for success in a new market

The export process is an essential step for companies looking to export and expand their sales abroad, improve their finances and grow. By taking these necessary steps, you’ll be able to achieve a successful export process.

Andreina Figuera

Andreina Figuera is a sales executive within mining and construction industries with large experience in trading in North and Latin America, having lived in Venezuela, Panama, and Brazil, and visited more than 15 countries. She is a dynamic professional, passioned for international trade, business development, and multicultural affairs. Furthermore, Andreina holds a bachelor in international business, diploma in senior management, and an MBA. Currently, she is living in Canada, also performing as instructor for the international business program at Herzing College. contacto@andreinafiguera.com, Montreal, Canada

6 international sales tactics to grow your business

To grow your business globally today, you need to understand why many traditional international sales tactics are not working and how to develop an effective sales strategy that works.

Ashley Lipman

Ashley is a writer from Studyclerk and super-connector who helps businesses find their audience online through outreach, partnerships, and networking. She frequently writes about the latest advancements in digital marketing and focuses her efforts on developing customized blogger outreach plans depending on the industry and competition.

How you can find the right partners for market entry success

As we do every month, we took to Twitter for a live chat and brought together a panel of market entry experts from across Canada and the world. We asked the experts all about finding the right partners, from researching the best prospects to negotiating the contract. Check out the chat recap here.

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.

4 companies who succeed by focusing on ethical sourcing and manufacturing

Here is a look four companies who earned outstanding reputations and found international success by going the extra mile to achieve ethical sourcing and manufacturing.

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.

7 Delivery costs to budget for in your export strategy

Exporters need to keep these 7 services in mind when managing international deliveries, and budget accordingly, to take advantage of them when needed.

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.

6 ways to fight rising logistics costs in 2018

Forecasters agree that importers and exporters can expect to see an increase in shipping costs in 2018. Here are 6 ways you can fight back against rising logistics costs to save your business money.

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.

10 must-read international business sources to prepare for 2018

Dive into this virtual book shelf of international business sources and get inspired, educated, motivated and energized for the year ahead.

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.

8 Ways Supply Chain Management will change in 2018 (Part 2/2)

Here, we are predicting the top 8 ways supply chain management will be different in 2018, and how you can keep up.

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.

4 Cyber security threats all companies face and what to do about them

Implementation of new technologies that are meant to increase business productivity and efficiency also put companies  at a greater risk of cyber security threats. Here’s what’s at risk and how to safeguard your business.

Ekaterina Grishko

Ekaterina Grishko is a Marketing Coordinator at Ashton College. Founded in 1998, Ashton College has become a national and international force in the field of higher education. The College has been an educational partner of FITT for over 10 years.

Adriana Carrillo, CITP|FIBP – Senior Export Advisor

Early in life Adriana Carrillo became interested in international issues. She specifically wanted to understand, why conflict rises between countries and how to prevent this.

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.