You don’t have to play the dating game to find the right international distributor
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FITT’s launching into an exciting 2016, but first, let’s celebrate you!
As members of this constantly growing international trade community, you’ve probably seen a lot of things happening at FITT over this past year. We’re so grateful for your crucial role in making all of those things happen, because without you, none of it would have been possible.
The TPP: What does it mean for Canadian international trade professionals?
For Canada, the agreement will likely result in an increase in both imports and exports, including products such as machinery, canola, beef, pork, minerals and seafood. Canadian companies will gain a competitive advantage over exporters from non-TPP countries who must still face the existing tariffs, while the same will be true for organizations importing goods to Canada.
We have to do better at maximizing international trade opportunities for new Canadians
How can we complain that we don’t have enough people with the import/export skills to help our economy, while bringing in qualified immigrants and then not opening up available international trade opportunities to them?
How the right training and mentors have guided my career to greater heights
My interest in international business started to develop while I was a student at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. I enjoyed the undergraduate global business and finance courses I took, which heavily focused on globalization and the impact it was having on the world economy.
Skilled international trade practitioners are driving their companies’ global growth
International trade practitioners tend to be the drivers of growth, rather than a factor in supporting growth. So how do you know if you have the right competencies to work for a globally competitive company?
A marathoner’s tips for a race to international trade success
Sometimes the status quo, even if it’s worked in the past, may lead to some of the pitfalls of exporting and importing instead of continued international trade success.
Four ways to engage in international networking that work
Business pressure will often blind an executive to other ways of international networking. The following out-of-the-box methods can bring surprising results.
How following my childhood passion led to a thriving career in international law
Looking back, my interest in international trade began when I first crossed the U.S./Canada border as a six year old in the back seat of our bright red Chevy. This was the beginning of a lifelong passion for international travel that led to my successful career in international law.
Is international trade an activity or a profession?
Just how long will it take for international trade to be seen by business as not only an activity of exchanging products and services across borders, but a true occupation and profession that takes a specialized set of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform?