10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2021

From 2020 reactivity to 2021 adaptability It’s an understatement to say that 2020 was an unpredictable year. But, with it done and businesses around the…

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.

Best of 2020: Our top 10 most popular international business articles from the past year

As we near the end of the year, we’re looking back on our most popular articles from 2020. There was much to read and write…

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.

CITP Spotlight: Samantha Kussmann, Business Development Manager, Export Development Canada

Samantha’s fascination with the interconnectivity of the world’s goods have led her to some fascinating adventures of her own, including leading major projects helping SMEs enter new global markets and guiding the Prime Minister of Estonia at an important industry event.

Meghana Joshi

I am the Email Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training. My background is in content marketing, copywriting, research and creative writing. I am passionate about my craft and enjoy creating content that attracts, impacts and resonates with my audience.

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.

Meghana Joshi

I am the Email Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training. My background is in content marketing, copywriting, research and creative writing. I am passionate about my craft and enjoy creating content that attracts, impacts and resonates with my audience.

How small businesses can save money and recover faster – experts weigh in on Twitter

Small businesses across the map still face a long uphill battle, but we wanted to dig into how they can lower costs today to help make it through to the better days ahead. And how to really hit the ground running as soon as possible.

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 ways your small business can crack Latin America

I know it can be daunting: a region of 600 million people and over 20 countries, stretched across three continents and two hemispheres. But believe me, even if Latin America can be challenging, small businesses can crack it too. Let me tell you why.

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura

Gabriela Castro-Fontoura is Director at Sunny Sky Solutions (www.sunnyskysolutions.com), supporting overseas companies across Latin America. Gabriela specialises in market research, distributor recruitment, soft-landing and trade missions across the region, from her base in Montevideo, Uruguay.

The 5 most common mistakes SMEs make in drafting purchase and sales contracts + solutions for SMEs during the COVID-19 crisis

Many SMEs are active in global business and have recently encountered conflicts or will soon experience disputes with their suppliers. Here are 5 common mistakes SMEs make with their supplier contracts and how to solve them during the COVID-19 crisis.

Rahim Mohtaram

Rahim Mohtaram, CITP is supply chain management program coordinator at triOS College. He is a seasoned global business expert with over 15 years of experience in international trade compliance and supply chain. He is passionate about the export and import process, including negotiation, logistics, finance, customs clearance, and Incoterms 2020. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahim-mohtaram/

Guide: How COVID-19 delays could affect your supply chain from contracts to insurance and custom clearance

Coronavirus will continue to be a cause for delay and non-delivery of goods and services for at least the next few months. Here are the aspects of your contracts and supply chain processes you should look at to prepare and mitigate risk.

Rahim Mohtaram

Rahim Mohtaram, CITP is supply chain management program coordinator at triOS College. He is a seasoned global business expert with over 15 years of experience in international trade compliance and supply chain. He is passionate about the export and import process, including negotiation, logistics, finance, customs clearance, and Incoterms 2020. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahim-mohtaram/

Top 10 most read global business articles of 2019

Here are the top 10 articles that TradeReady readers found most interesting in 2019

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.

Quick read: The essentials of negotiating an international business contract

Discover the essential elements of a solid international business contract and avoid having to deal with disputes and possible litigation.

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.