30/09/2015
David A. Shaw, CITP|FIBP – Senior Advisor
David Shaw, Senior Advisor at Saudi Telecom Company, has held the CITP®|FIBP® designation for over 15 years, dating back to the early days of FITT.
Pamela Hyatt
I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.
25/09/2015
You need to have these 6 things figured out before entering the e-commerce marketplace
As with all aspects of private international law, there are a number of issues an entrepreneur must consider before entering the e-commerce marketplace. The following…
10/09/2015
The new generation of talented global business pros; 2014 FITT Education Award Winners
This year’s FITT Education Award winners are a talented group of individuals, among whom there are mentors, passionate social activists, and driven global business dynamos, all ready to take the industry by storm.
09/09/2015
Eric Agyemang, CITP|FIBP – Small Business Account Manager
Eric Agyemang, CITP|FIBP, is a Small Business Account Manager at Export Development Canada (EDC), where he manages an active portfolio of exporting companies in Southwestern Ontario, helping them find ways to access financing and safeguard their foreign sales.
04/09/2015
One time “Fringe” NGO’s have become a vital part of the global business environment
Historically in an adversarial relationship with other major players in the global business environment, the NGOs, which form part of what is collectively referred to as “civil society”, have garnered significant political currency as the issues they champion become higher profile and priority across the globe. NGOs have gone from “fringe” to mainstream in the international trade and global business environment.
02/09/2015
Athena Ren, CITP|FIBP – Business and Communication Coordinator
Athena Ren, CITP|FIBP, is a Business and Communication Coordinator for EKISTICS Town Planning Inc. in Vancouver, B.C., a local multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing professional expertise in the fields of urban planning, architecture and landscape design to Canada and China.
21/08/2015
FITT-ALDO intern is wowing her new colleagues with enthusiasm, experience and know-how
“In every class there are always a couple of students who bring energy, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit to the group. When an amazing opportunity such as an internship appears, they are quick to recognize the challenge and rise to it.” Ennio Vita-Finzi, Professor of the International Commerce Import/Export program at LaSalle College in Montreal, is talking about this year’s FITT-ALDO intern, Caroline Zhang.
19/08/2015
Christopher Doré, CITP|FIBP – Business Educator and Entrepreneur
Chris is a professor of International Marketing, Business Presentation, and Entrepreneurship in the School of Business at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario.
07/08/2015
9 things you need to consider to avoid getting swindled in negotiations with agents or distributors
Congratulations! You’ve found and vetted a fantastic distributor for your product overseas. Now the fun part begins. When it comes time for some negotiations with agents or distributors will you truly be ready to go there?
05/08/2015
Chris Hoare, CITP|FIBP – Account Manager
Chris Hoare is an Account Manager with Target Transportation, a 3rd party logistics (3PL) company based in Calgary, Alberta that provides truck freight solutions to clients throughout Canada and the U.S.