18/08/2017
The 5 types of foreign business partners you should seek when expanding globally
Finding the right business partners is a key success factor when setting up business in a new foreign market. Here’s what to look for.
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CITP® |FIBP® Spotlight
03/08/2017
Desarai Mosher, CITP|FIBP – Strategic Account Executive
With such impressive results in her career so far, Desarai Mosher is poised to keep expanding her career horizons and help the community she values dearly.
19/07/2017
Dmitri Tchernychov, CITP|FIBP – Operations Manager
Dmitri Tchernychov can’t remember a time when he was not fascinated by the sheer volume of goods constantly moving all over the word in ships, planes, trains and trucks.
05/07/2017
Varun Anthony, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner for Agriculture and Processed Foods
Varun earned his CITP|FIBP designation in May of 2017. Varun is a trade commissioner for the Department of Foreign Affairs and 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
08/08/2017
Top 10 mobile apps that can help you manage your global business
These 10 excellent mobile apps can help you manage your global business and improve your international trade knowledge while on-the-go.
31/07/2017
Why Canada needs to seize the moment and start negotiating a free trade agreement with Japan
Despite the TPP’s demise, Japan is too rich a market to ignore. Canadian leaders should make a free trade agreement with Japan a priority.
26/07/2017
Will we see a revival of TTIP negotiations? Trade leaders say, ‘yes.’
Trade leaders in the United States and Europe are discussing resuming TTIP talks, and touting the benefits of a trade deal between the United States and the EU.
International Trade Finance
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
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!
Market Entry Strategies
18/08/2017
The 5 types of foreign business partners you should seek when expanding globally
Finding the right business partners is a key success factor when setting up business in a new foreign market. Here’s what to look for.
16/08/2017
4 nifty cost-saving alternatives you can use to save big when you go international
For an SME, the market entry costs can quickly. Here are some cost-saving alternatives you can use to go global.
14/08/2017
Top 5 things you need to know to export to Canada
Do you need to add Canada to your export strategy? Here are five factors to think about as you consider whether your business should export to Canada.
Marketing&Sales
01/08/2017
How translators and marketers can work together to sell your products internationally
Transcreation has become a trendy word among translation companies seeking to differentiate themselves from their competition and machine translation.
28/07/2017
How to use social media as a marketing tool
Social media has been playing a role in the shopping journey for a while now. But it is increasingly serving as a platform for commercial activity.
06/07/2017
Between social selling and social media marketing, is there a clear choice for your business?
Both social selling and social media marketing develop customer relationships and get recognized by more people. Is one or both options best for your needs?
Research&Development
02/08/2017
6 rankings to look at when exploring Latin American markets
When researching various Latin American markets, looking at rankings will help you understand each market and compare and prioritise them.
21/07/2017
7 steps to minimize technological risks
Technological risk can be mitigated. The following 7 steps show how your business can lessen the threat of technological risk.
11/07/2017
Growing momentum for clean tech will spur exports – here’s why
The global market for clean tech is growing exponentially and exporters can position themselves to take a large share of this rapidly growing market.
Supply Chain Management
11/08/2017
Get on board with e-commerce – your competition is already there!
E-commerce is radically shifting how customers are interacting with businesses. Customers can now go online and shop across a multitude of stores in a seconds.
10/07/2017
Post-clearance audits are speeding up global trade – Here’s what you need to know
The implementation of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) following WWII ushered in the new age of global trade. Following the devastating lows…
02/06/2017
The 7 steps of a strategic procurement process
The procurement process can be complicated one. Strategic procurement is an organization-wide process. Here are the 7 steps that lead to a successful procurement process.