How to Take Your Business Global – 5 Important Steps for Female Leaders
If you want to grow your business, then going global should be an easy call. That’s because the benefits of taking your business beyond domestic…
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Best of 2022: Top 10 most-read international trade articles from the past year
As every year comes to a close we like to take a moment to look back at the key trade issues people were talking about…
FITT completes six-month pilot of virtual global mentorship program
As FITT’s pilot mentorship program reached a successful culmination in November 2021, we bring you the thoughts and reactions of the participants and the planning team on the experience and its impact on their personal and professional lives.
Global value chains: From fruitful discussions to meaningful actions
Global value chains (GVCs) have been at the center of attention in both business and policy spheres around the globe for the past two years….
Q2 International business and trade predictions in 2021
After the dramatic economic toll of the pandemic in 2020, economic forecasters predicted a rebound in trade in 2021, though experts warned trade was not…
How banks are supporting SMEs and global trade through their own digital marketplaces
In recent years large banks have experienced more competition from innovative fintech start-ups, credit unions and co-ops. These players cater to tech-savvy, values-driven millennials but…
CITP Spotlight: Yuzuru Mizohata – Vice President, Mars Global Expansion Consulting
Yuzuru’s forte of nurturing strong business relationships helps him easily bridge every gap between foreign suppliers and his Japanese consumers. With his keen business acumen and a deep knowledge of Japanese markets, he looks all set to launch his new importing company.
Going global online in times of crisis
How do you ensure that not only will your business survive, but ensure that it can maximize its gain during this (or the next) disastrous global crisis? Two words: Ecommerce & Localization
COVID-19 effects & next steps for your global business: experts weigh in on Twitter
To get some answers on the effects and next steps for businesses of all shapes and sizes during the covid-19 crisis, we assembled a team of experts to provide advice and resources on Twitter. Read the highlights below and follow the links for more information.
Trade Confidence Index: Coronavirus pandemic injects unknown into companies’ planned increases in exports and foreign investments
While immediate plans for increases in foreign investment and export may be uncertain – Canadian exporters to China, for example, have already seen disruptions, EDC continues to be optimistic, saying coronavirus economy disruptions should be short term and the markets resilient.