18/10/2017
How can consultants make a strong first impression to win over new international clients?
The independent consultant knows that the first image a potential buyer experiences is vital to the credibility of the pitch that follows.
Latest stories
16/10/2017
Are free trade agreements really free?
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CITP® |FIBP® Spotlight
11/10/2017
Helen Graham, CITP|FIBP – International Trade Consultant and Professor
Helen Graham, CITP|FIBP teaches at Nova Scotia Community College and at Cape Breton University’s MBA program, and runs Graham Global Management Services.
20/09/2017
Bernadette Terry, CITP|FIBP – International Trade and Investment Professional
Bernadette Terry’s exceptional international trade skills and experience allowed her to start her own consulting company in 2016, BTI Global Innovation Inc.
13/09/2017
Katherine McGregor, CITP|FIBP – SME Development, International Labour Organization
Katherine McGregor helps SMEs to modernize and improve their business and management practices as a pre-cursor to participating in international trade.
Feasibility of International Trade
17/07/2017
How can global entrepreneurs overcome their biggest challenges?
To get a glimpse into the situations global entrepreneurs face and put our fingers on some great solutions, we assembled a panel of experts who have been there, done that, and are helping others successfully enter international waters as global business owners.
12/06/2017
Can you do business in markets facing trade barriers? And should you?
How can businesses overcome trade barriers of all kinds in markets with potential (and should they)?
09/06/2017
4 successful strategies your organization can use to manage risk
Risk management is vital to any organization. When developing a strategy to handle risk, create one that can fall into one or more of the four categories.
Import Export Trade Management
16/10/2017
Are free trade agreements really free?
In this moment in history, it is a good time to revisit the benefits of free trade agreements, and consider how to make its benefits more widespread.
05/10/2017
Aerospace conflict raises issues on competition and trade
A ruling from the U.S. Department of Commerce against Canadian-based airliner Bombardier issued Sept. 26 has raised concerns about American protectionism.
03/10/2017
EDC and FITT Teaming up to Educate Canada’s Next Generation of Trade Leaders
(OTTAWA) – October 3, 2017 Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) today announced a formalized partnership to deliver enhanced…
International Trade Finance
29/09/2017
3 simple tools to secure payment on your trade deal
Trade finance tools help importers and exporters structure contracts in a way to minimize cash flow risk while helping build relationships.
29/06/2017
Overcome 3 of the biggest trade finance challenges with these tips
With some of the biggest trade finance challenges in mind, here’s some advice that will help smooth the path towards your trade finance success.
23/06/2017
4 easy guarantees to protect your trade deal
When drafting a contract for a deal, it’s best to work in a set of guarantees. Here are four types of guarantees you should know when drafting a contract
Market Entry Strategies
13/10/2017
Master the fundamentals of business contracts with these tips
In contrast to a promise or agreement, which are not binding, a contract is a legally enforceable arrangement with certain requirements to be binding.
26/09/2017
These CETA infographics explain exactly how the free trade agreement will help businesses
The EU International Trade Department created a series of helpful CETA infographics detailing the benefits for several specific industries – take a look!
01/09/2017
Why trade professionals need to be aware of changing environmental regulations
As more environmental regulations are put in place, it is important for trade professionals to know the various regulations at play in a given market.
Marketing&Sales
18/10/2017
How can consultants make a strong first impression to win over new international clients?
The independent consultant knows that the first image a potential buyer experiences is vital to the credibility of the pitch that follows.
12/10/2017
Here’s what it’s like to travel for business to 10 different Chinese cities in 10 days
This past March stretched me me out of my comfort zone, as I had to travel for business to China and undertake my most arduous journey yet.
21/09/2017
Ensure nothing gets lost in translation by using the 5 steps of translation equivalency
How do you ensure your translation work has the highest possible level of proximity, translation equivalency, and says exactly what you want it to say?
Research&Development
22/09/2017
The 4 sample plans you need when researching new markets
When researching new markets, you need to have a plan in place to guide your efforts. These are 4 methods for sampling to help gather accurate information.
18/09/2017
How will today’s tech innovations affect the future of your global business?
Find out what the experts in our latest #TradeElite Twitter chat had to say about how today’s tech innovations are already changing how we do business.
12/09/2017
New government funding available to innovative Canadian businesses
The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is a new $1.26 billion Canadian government funding program supporting the improvement and advancement of groundbreaking products, processes, and services.
Supply Chain Management
10/10/2017
When your supply chain goes green, so does your wallet
It’s time to challenge the myths about Green Supply Chain Management practices and put it to use for the planet and your profit margin.
06/10/2017
Take your supplier relationship management to the next level for better global performance
Supplier relationship management involves assessment, evaluation and subsequent action planning to optimize long-term strategic supplier relationships.
15/09/2017
The benefits of a circular supply chain
A circular supply chain allows for consumer to return products at the end of their post-consumer lives and reuse the products to get more value from it.