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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.

Calvin Xiao

Calvin, hailing from China and now a dedicated Canadian CITP, boasts over 15 years in international expansion project and marketing management. As a Relationship Manager at Export Development Canada, he champions the Mid-Market Canadian exporters in Ontario, encouraging global diversification. He also mentors at Startup Canada's entrepreneur program, highlighting trade empowerment.

A primer on e-commerce and why your business should be there

  Technology, especially the Internet, has transformed how business is conducted in both domestic and international markets. In 2011, the number of digital buyers worldwide…

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

7 reasons e-commerce businesses are hiring 3PLs to help them navigate complex supply chains

Outsourcing logistics to third-party logistics providers, known as 3PLs, is an increasingly popular option. What’s behind the surge in popularity for 3PLs, and why does it make sense for many businesses to use them? Here are seven reasons that outsourced logistics are taking over in road, rail, sea and air.

Jason O'Leary

Jason brings 15 years of deep technology, product development, and marketing experience to www.SuretyBondsDirect.com. A veteran of the San Francisco / Silicon Valley technology scene, Jason now makes his home in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife and 3 children.

Follow these criteria to choose the best e-commerce platform for your business

Should your business build its own e-commerce platform, outsource development, use a major SaaS vendor, or sell through major e-commerce websites?

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

How do I choose an e-commerce solution that fits my small business?

Retail e-commerce continues to reach new levels of growth and is expected to surpass the global revenue mark of $4 trillion USD by 2021. As…

Nicole Chevrier

I am a digital media writer and a Content Marketing Specialist with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in digital marketing and communications. Creating content that inspires, informs or delivers on results is my passion.

Use an integrated e-commerce model to set your business up for online success

Setting up international e-commerce has its challenges. Things to consider and prepare for include setting up an integrated model and localizing sites for international markets. Here’s how.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

How to protect against 4 e-commerce security challenges

The challenges of e-commerce are becoming easier to overcome, but there are still a few considerations when setting up an e-commerce operation.

Chris Blood-Rojas

Chris is the marketing and communications intern at the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). He is a graduate of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in communication studies as well as the Algonquin College public relations program. His background is in communications, marketing, and public relations.

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.

Chris Blood-Rojas

Chris is the marketing and communications intern at the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). He is a graduate of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in communication studies as well as the Algonquin College public relations program. His background is in communications, marketing, and public relations.

4 lessons your company can learn from major e-commerce success stories

Over the past few decades, a number of businesses have risen from very humble beginnings and adapted their existing strategies to become titans of the e-commerce world. Here are 4 lessons your company can learn from them to find ecommerce success.

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.

How to set up your global business for e-commerce success

We asked some experts to share their thoughts in our latest #TradeElite chat about how to sell online and find your path to e-commerce success,

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.