11/07/2014
Making a mid-career turn towards opportunities in international trade
My interest in international trade began as early as in elementary school when my imagination was captured by the evolution of Canada as a trading nation.
FIBP
30/06/2014
O it’s great to do international trade with Canada!
Since tomorrow is Canada Day, I thought I’d take this opportunity to share with all the non-Canucks a little more information about how to do international trade with Canada and with Canadians.
20/06/2014
Ten tips for creating stronger global trade relationships through cultural considerations
Business and social etiquette are important attributes for success in overseas markets. Being aware of the different rules of intercultural etiquette will ensure rewarding personal and business global trade relationships.
11/06/2014
Dr. Faisal Mohammed El Amir, CITP|FIBP — Senior Industrial Consultant
Doctor Faisal Mohammed El Amir is a Senior Industrial Consultant at Dubai Exports (DE), an agency of the Dubai Economic Development Department. Dubai Exports promotes exports by helping its client companies participate in exhibitions and outward missions.
10/06/2014
The story of how it all began for us, the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
Like many before him—and some after as well—Dieter Hollweck learned how to do international trade from the ground up; through the school of hard knocks.
“Learning that way is very expensive, and can sometimes be deadly for your business,” says Dieter, the Forum for International Trade Training’s (FITT) founding father. “But everybody had an international trade horror story back then!”
04/06/2014
Jeff Cooper, CITP|FIBP — Trade Officer
Jeff Cooper is a Trade Officer with the agri-value sector for Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP).
26/05/2014
Know your next international trade achievers! Winners of the 2013 FITT Educational Award
It’s that time of the year again! The time when we recognize the talents, accomplishments and experiences of our FITT-trained international business students.
21/05/2014
Reka Gajari, CITP|FIBP — Market Intelligence Specialist
Reka Gajari is a Market Intelligence Specialist for Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP).
02/05/2014
Next #TradeElite networking session & recap of why international trade is all about profit margins
You’ve decided to start selling your product in a market outside your own borders. Maybe it’s an emerging market, or perhaps you’ve gone with a market that’s a bit more established; but either way you’re going to need a system to get your product to market. You’re going to need to develop an international value chain.
22/04/2014
Laxmi Patel, CITP|FIBP — Manager of Retail Operations
Laxmidhar Patel is Manager of Retail Operations for Loblaws Companies Limited. He has been working in the retail sector for last 10 years in India, the UK, China and Canada, and says it has been a path of growth for him.