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.

5 customs violations that lead to costly penalties – and how to avoid them

Customs violations are a major risk for businesses of all sizes. From multinational corporations to mid-sized manufacturers, errors in classification, valuation, and documentation can lead…

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.

Top 10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2026

2026 is shaping up to be yet another game-changing year for global trade. With new technologies like AI shaking up manufacturing, digital currencies speeding up…

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 fastest-growing international trade jobs for 2026 and how to get them

In the past, careers in international trade followed a rhythm: logistics coordinators tracked shipments across oceans, customs brokers filled out the paperwork, trade analysts parsed…

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.

How to start an export business in Canada

If you are in business in Canada, then chances are you could start an export business. You may thrive solely on local and regional 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.

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.

Strengthening liquidity is crucial in today’s trade environment – here’s how your company can free up cash flow

“Cash is king”, as some say. And for good reason, since many factors of running a company rely on this liquid asset. As 2025 completes…

Catherine Alvino

Catherine Alvino is a Marketing Manager at Tradewind Finance (https://www.tradewindfinance.com/), an international trade finance firm specializing in non-recourse export factoring and supply chain finance solutions. She received her Master’s in Business Administration from Iona University in New York state and has spent most of her career working in and around New York City.

The missing link between ambition and an export plan is an export vision – here’s how to build yours

Building an export vision is a critical step for any organization planning to expand internationally. This article outlines the practical steps and introduces FITT’s Export…

Lora Rigutto, CITP

Lora Rigutto, CITP, is the Partnerships and Community Lead at FITT with over 25 years of experience in international trade. Formerly a Trade Advisor with ProChile – Trade Commission of Chile in Toronto, she has helped businesses navigate global markets and export challenges. As a CITP and ICC-certified Incoterms® 2020 Trainer for Canada, Lora brings deep expertise in trade practices and is passionate about sharing FITT’s renowned training programs with students and businesses.