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

Use these lists to get through the export clearance process more quickly

Typical activities for obtaining export clearance could include several different processes or types of documentation – make sure you have everything you need ahead of time!

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 global business education made the business world more accessible to me

The FITT-accredited program taught me everything from international marketing to global supply chain logistics. As someone who lacked physical experience in the global workforce, the program’s global business education equipped me with the tools I needed in order to succeed.

Marco Calabrese, CITP|FIBP

Marco studied Economics at Brock University and has a post graduate certificate in International Business Management. He has developed solid development base of the global business landscape with his experience working for a multinational corporation. His expertise is in market research, product and business development and logistics.

20 trade finance terms you need to know

Can’t remember or don’t know what specific trade finance terms mean? Here are 20 helpful definitions you need to know in international business.

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.

Dmitri Tchernychov, CITP|FIBP – Operations Manager

Dmitri Tchernychov can’t remember a time when he was not fascinated by the sheer volume of goods constantly moving all over the word in ships, planes, trains and trucks.

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.

The role of international organizations in international business law

In an effort to manage and govern international trade, a number of international organizations (IOs) have been established.

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.

Three key considerations to help build your ASEAN entry and growth strategy

For a successful ASEAN entry strategy, you must understand how those markets differ from yours and how to adapt your strategies to sustain your business.

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.

Jonathan Steblin, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner, Pacific Regional Office

Jonathan Steblin, CITP|FIBP is a Trade Commissioner at the Pacific Regional Office of Global Affairs Canada located in Vancouver, BC.

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.