26/11/2019
4 countries that are taking China’s place as major manufacturing hubs
Here is a list of the top four countries that are picking up China’s manufacturing slack and will be major manufacturing hubs in the near future.
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08/11/2019
Recapping the celebrations and advice for entrepreneurs from FITT’s Small Business Month
The FITT Small Business Month not only yielded great advice for entrepreneurs, but also provided them with access to awesome training opportunities.
29/10/2019
Why international businesses need to think small to go global
If you want to succeed at expanding your business and overcome the obstacles you face, you’ll need to think small to go global.
17/07/2019
Your guide to 10 common global business acronyms
Read any article, enter any conversation or try to fill out any paperwork in the global trade realm, and you might just find your head…
04/01/2019
CITP Business Spotlight – Illia Dumbadze, CITP
Discover how training and the CITP designation contribute to success for international trade specialists like Illia Dumbdaze.
07/12/2018
Why you need a network of mentors and how to find them
Discover how mentorship has changed, how to find mentors and what to do to have a mutually valuable mentorship experience.
29/03/2018
Four ways that in-market visits enable you to maximize foreign market opportunities
You’ve finished conducting your market research. You’ve identified trade and investment opportunities you want to pursue in your target market, you’ve examined your company’s ability…
04/05/2017
The impact of trade finance on your international business and supply chain
Trade finance, the esoteric, poorly understood branch of finance that deals with the financing of international trade, is in fact relatively straightforward at its core. It has proven effective in facilitating trade across every market on the globe for hundreds of years if not longer. Did you feel that? The sudden rush of adrenaline and flash of goose-bumps as you contemplated the mind-blowing implications of this statement? Work with me on this!
10/04/2017
Top 4 Tips to Grow Your Business Internationally
There are four main international business tips that I continually try to instill in the students and companies I work with that will give them the best opportunity for growing their businesses.
11/03/2016
Wondering if you should start an import/export business? Here’s what it takes
We asked two global trade experts who have experience running their own successful businesses about the realities of starting an import/export business. Here’s what they have to say.