How to choose the right training to start your career in international trade

Decades ago, international trade careers grew out of business expansion needs, on-the-job learning, and a patchwork of logistics, commerce, or finance experience. But as global supply chains…

Sheena Koo

Sheena is a content marketing consultant and writer with a background in copywriting, content strategy, content marketing, and content management. Passionate about stories with purpose and meaning, she connects readers to writing that's engaging, useful, and informative.

Why global trade is within reach for small and mid-sized businesses

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are driving more of North America’s export activity than ever before. According to Global Affairs Canada, SME export participation rose…

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.

How to land a role in the international trade job market

A quick browse through most LinkedIn feeds these days, and you’ll see a common theme that everyone is talking about: today’s tough job market.   HR managers are complaining that potential employees are ghosting interviews, job seekers are ranting…

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.

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…

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.

6 types of common international business contracts

The potential to expand overseas is immense, yet international trade poses operational, financial, and legal risks. Cross-border transactions are heavily supported by strong and well-structured…

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.

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…

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.

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…

Leah Sanford

Leah Sanford, CITP, shows communicators, consultants, and advisors the way to always knowing what to say. Co-owner of Halifax-based marketing firm Kelford Inc., Leah helps entrepreneurs find their voice, fuel their passion, and connect with their ideal customers around the world.

5 pricing strategies for international markets

Price positioning is one of the many crucial decisions for those venturing into new trade regions like the Southeast Asia or Indo-pacific region. This region…

Peter Gray

Peter Gray, CITP, is a B2B sales, marketing and business development professional with a diverse background and underpinning record of successes in building businesses, developing people & partnerships, and creating growth opportunities for leading multinationals operating in the ASEAN building materials, MRO & OEM industrials, and DIY consumer goods sectors.

How to evaluate new ASEAN export markets for your business

The volume of world merchandise trade is expected to increase by 2.6% in 2024 and 3.3% in 2025 after falling 1.2% in 2023. However, regional…

Peter Gray

Peter Gray, CITP, is a B2B sales, marketing and business development professional with a diverse background and underpinning record of successes in building businesses, developing people & partnerships, and creating growth opportunities for leading multinationals operating in the ASEAN building materials, MRO & OEM industrials, and DIY consumer goods sectors.