03/03/2026
CITP Spotlight: Ismail Benmezdad — Director of Operations, Kerry Logistics Inc.
Some professionals find their way into international trade by chance. For Ismail Benmezdad, CITP, it was a deliberate choice. From early in his career, he…
feasibility of international trade
26/11/2025
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,…
22/10/2025
CITP Spotlight: Nil Özçelik Razavi, PhD – Trade Expert, T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı
When Nil Özçelik Razavi, PhD, first moved from Turkey to Canada in 2007 to complete her doctoral research in Translation Studies, she never imagined she…
19/08/2025
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…
29/07/2022
A Guide to Preparing an International Business Plan
An international business plan acts as a framework that identifies goals and objectives, specific target markets and clients, resources required and strategies to be developed…
01/03/2022
The 11 political risks that could sink your imports and exports
Even when conditions indicate that a potential market might be suitable, certain political and legal issues—such as import restrictions or lack of copyright protection—could make…
08/02/2022
The most common forms of foreign direct investment (FDI), including ownership-based investments and investments based on strategic alliances
Organizations seeking to penetrate a foreign market as a first step toward establishing ongoing commercial relationships have a wide variety of options to choose from….
09/04/2019
Karmesh Patel, CITP|FIBP – Cross Border Agent
After working in Tanzania and taking FITTskills online courses, Karmesh Patel, CITP now works for Livingston International as a Cross Border Agent.
24/10/2018
How SME’s can get financially prepared to access new global markets
Small businesses planning to go global need to be ready and in good financial shape. Find out from trade finance experts how to get financially prepared.
30/07/2018
How to decide if it’s feasible for your company to diversify into new global markets
We asked the experts how companies can figure out if it’s feasible to diversify into new global markets at this month’s live #TradeElite Twitter chat. We were overwhelmed with practical advice, tips, tools and resources. Here are the highlights.