29/11/2023
Unpacking the Digital Transformation of Trade
Digital trade expert Craig Atkinson, CITP explores key considerations related to the digital transformation of trade among buyers, sellers, intermediaries, and governments.
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CITP Small Business Spotlight
14/02/2022
CITP Small Business Spotlight: Randall Strategy Corp.
Taking your business to the global stage takes planning and guts. No small feat in any sense, international growth requires you to assess all potential…
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.
14/12/2018
CITP Business Spotlight – Survival Systems Limited
Trish Tully, CITP, VP, Marketing and Sales, shares the secrets of success for Survival Systems, a global leader in survival and safety training technology.
CITP® |FIBP® Spotlight
03/08/2022
CITP Spotlight: Tulio Conejeros – President, TBST Global, Inc.
Tulio was inspired to pursue a career in international business after exploring Chile and other parts of South America on a personal journey. Today he helps connect Canadian businesses to opportunities worldwide. After 20 years of intense international work, the CITP designation has given Tulio a sense of validation and pride in his work.
12/07/2022
CITP Spotlight: Calvin Xiao – Founder, Calatystx Co.
Calvin’s professional journey has been anything but linear. From working his way up in China and securing a job at the world-renowned agency Ogilvy, to immigrating to Canada and having to start back at the bottom, to then start his own consulting firm.
14/06/2022
CITP Spotlight: Julien Rosan – Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Born and raised in Paris, Julien Rosan, CITP had two passions while growing up—traveling and playing Monopoly—both inseparably linked to the intriguing world of international trade. Little did he know then that his fascinations would soon transform into an exciting career that would take him across the world.
Feasibility of International Trade
20/12/2022
Best of 2022: Top 10 most-read international trade articles from the past year
As every year comes to a close we like to take a moment to look back at the key trade issues people were talking about…
05/08/2022
Ready. Set. Export! – Assessing your company’s export readiness
If exporting were easy, every company would do it, so it’s crucial to understand what’s involved. During this series, we will cover the high level “As to Zs” of exporting – in this article we start with assessing your company’s export readiness.
01/03/2022
The 11 political risks that could sink your imports and exports
Even when conditions indicate that a potential market might be suitable, certain political and legal issues—such as import restrictions or lack of copyright protection—could make…
Import Export Trade Management
23/05/2023
Top 10 things we learned at the WPO 2023 Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum
FITT was thrilled to support and participate in WPO 2023 Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum which took place last week in Las Vegas. This event gathered women…
30/07/2021
What is CUSMA? An overview, one year later
In July 2021, Mary Ng, Canadian Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade, along with Tatiana Clouthier, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, and Katherine Tai,…
16/07/2021
Understanding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Event Recap
Officially enacted in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has shown promising results, with ITA (International Trade Administration) noting, “Since its implementation, AGOA…
International Trade Finance
18/10/2023
Top 10 fastest growing international trade jobs in 2023
International trade is a growing industry with a corresponding need for skilled workers. In fact, trade growth is expected to rebound to 3.2% in 2024…
18/01/2023
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2023
While there is a lot to be hopeful and excited about in the year ahead, there are also some persistent global challenges that will carry over from 2022. Read on for our 10 2023 global trade trends.
20/12/2022
Best of 2022: Top 10 most-read international trade articles from the past year
As every year comes to a close we like to take a moment to look back at the key trade issues people were talking about…
Market Entry Strategies
18/10/2023
Top 10 fastest growing international trade jobs in 2023
International trade is a growing industry with a corresponding need for skilled workers. In fact, trade growth is expected to rebound to 3.2% in 2024…
04/10/2023
Global trade growth is slowing in 2023 as expected – here are the challenges and opportunities
In an interconnected world, global trade growth remains the linchpin of the modern economy. Yet, as we head into the last stretch of 2023, we…
17/08/2023
E-Commerce in the Indo-Pacific is the untapped market Canadian businesses should look to next – Here’s how
Discover the value of an export strategy urging Canadian businesses to look EAST – namely, the Indo-Pacific Region.
Marketing&Sales
18/05/2022
10 tips for negotiations in a virtual meeting environment
With the transition to remote work comes the switch to largely “virtual” business meetings, and that means online negotiation is becoming a new normal that we need to study as a separate method of negotiation. A good place to start is to consider these 10 tips for how to conduct effective online negotiations.
19/11/2021
A guide to international negotiation
One of the most important skills to learn in business is negotiating. It’s an art that you must master to gain partnerships and clients, and…
15/11/2021
4 Questions to ask when creating content for international markets
Marketers know how difficult it can be to write brochures, landing pages, or ads that need to be translated into other languages. In an instance,…
Research&Development
05/08/2022
Ready. Set. Export! – Assessing your company’s export readiness
If exporting were easy, every company would do it, so it’s crucial to understand what’s involved. During this series, we will cover the high level “As to Zs” of exporting – in this article we start with assessing your company’s export readiness.
15/12/2021
Behind FITT’s ISO 17024 accreditation process with Lyne Marcil, Director of Psychometric Services
As previously announced, FITT will be applying for ISO 17024 accreditation. As part of the accreditation process, FITT’s certified program (CITP designation) is validated by…
19/11/2021
How the IoT and blockchain are supporting sustainable supply chains
Right now, supply chain struggles are big in the news. This incredibly complex, constantly moving industry has many intricate parts. From raw material suppliers to…
Supply Chain Management
22/11/2023
Forecasting, inflation and near-shoring – what exporters need to know heading into 2024
What do should exporters know about the economy heading into 2024? In this recap of the first three installments of FITT’s Economic Briefing series, Economist Peter Hall breaks down key aspects of forecasting, inflation and near-shoring.
25/10/2023
Digital freight startups take a bite out of legacy brokers
Transportation companies are the backbone of industry; they are the key connecting pieces striking a balance between supply and demand. Ground freight companies play a…
18/10/2023
Top 10 fastest growing international trade jobs in 2023
International trade is a growing industry with a corresponding need for skilled workers. In fact, trade growth is expected to rebound to 3.2% in 2024…