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5 essential skills for any international finance professional

The international finance professional is an indispensable member of any global business team. What do they need to know to excel in their work?

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.

7 characteristics that next generation supply chains must possess

The strategies and traits that worked for your supply chain in yesteryear might not be relevant in next gen supply chains – are you ready for the future?

Kevin Hill

Kevin Hill heads up the marketing efforts and provides technical expertise to the sales and service teams at Quality Scales Unlimited in Byron, California. He enjoys everything mechanical and electronic, computers, the internet and spending time with family.

Past, present and future: The evolution of FITT

At FITT, we know most import/export professionals are fascinated by what the future holds for global trade, and we join you enthusiastically in that curiosity.

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.

Canadian companies are driving growth at home through foreign investment

Today a raging debate is playing out across many stages. Is trade, particularly free trade, beneficial to the nations involved or is foreign direct investment (FDI) stealing away jobs and hurting countries’ economies?

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.

Robert Scott, CITP|FIBP – Vice President of Export and Market Development

Robert Scott is the Vice President of Export and Market Development at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jamaica’s investment and trade promotion agency

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.

Why the Mexican market is more important than ever for Canadian businesses

As Canada and Mexico continue to build their relationship, there are still opportunities for more Canadian companies to do business in the Mexican market.

Dr. Michele Vincenti, CITP|FIBP

As the President and CEO of Alvana Business Consulting Inc., Dr. Michele Vincenti, CITP|FIBP is able to bring over 30 years of experience to help businesses at the C-level, particularly in financial matters. He has also used his considerable international trade expertise to teach at a variety of post-secondary institutions in Canada and abroad, and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with new generations of business professionals.

How building WTC Winnipeg from the ground up has helped local businesses

From the very beginning of WTC Winnipeg, our focus has been on helping Winnipeg businesses new opportunities to succeed in global markets.

Mariette Mulaire, CITP|FIBP

Mariette Mulaire is the President and CEO of the World Trade Centre Winnipeg since its official opening in April 2013. In addition, she serves as member of the board of the World Trade Centers Association. Prior to that, she was the President and CEO of ANIM since its inception in 2007, where she was involved in numerous economic development initiatives on behalf of Manitoba including helping to spearhead the creation and hosting of Centrallia, the first international B2B forum of its kind in Western Canada.

9 benefits of managing distributors via foreign affiliates

Exporters have long defaulted to outsourcing distribution of their goods through various types of partners. We argue that while distributors provide critical value added services,…

Brent McNiven, CITP|FIBP

Brent is an international trade consultant with nearly 25 years of experience. After starting and running several successful companies in South America, and working on different consulting projects across the world, he has spent the past 10 years working with Canadian SMEs to help them excel in global markets.

The rapidly growing ASEAN consumer market presents opportunities for quality exports

There is an abundance of business opportunities in the rapidly growing ASEAN consumer market, which gives your business a chance to expand and grow there.

Siddha Param

Siddha Param has advised both importers and exporters on negotiating international trade agreements and resolution of disputes. He also co-authored the book Global Productivity Mindset: Opportunities and Profits Post-2008, available through McNally Robinson.

10 questions you should ask for your foreign market expansion strategy

Once you decide to pursue foreign market expansion, the next step is to gather as much market intelligence about international market environment and determine the best course of action.

Alex Barankevych

As Digital Marketing Specialist, Alex is the leader of FITT's digital strategy. With a background in international journalism and a passion for all things technology, Alex strives to bring top notch content to the FITT community.