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Ennio Vita-Finzi, CITP|FIBP

Ennio Vita-Finzi is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and was a Trade Commissioner in Europe, Latin America and the US as well as President of the Canadian Council for the Americas during NAFTA negotiations. He has been a multinational executive and entrepreneur and is now a College lecturer, keynote speaker, and author based in Montreal. (e.vita-finzi@sympatico.ca)
Why business development needs to be a company mindset, rather than just a department

06/02/2019

Why business development needs to be a company mindset, rather than just a department

A business development mindset suggests a proactive management style, with a commitment to always seek ways to prospect for business – be it “new” or old. 

How to stay ready for the next opportunity in an ever-changing job market

29/01/2019

How to stay ready for the next opportunity in an ever-changing job market

The human cost of outsourcing There is no better reason for a corporation to exist than to make a profit, and most small businesses have…

How can consultants make a strong first impression to win over new international clients?

18/10/2017

How can consultants make a strong first impression to win over new international clients?

The independent consultant knows that the first image a potential buyer experiences is vital to the credibility of the pitch that follows.

Why it’s time to recalibrate Canada’s exporting GPS

25/07/2017

Why it’s time to recalibrate Canada’s exporting GPS

Instead of a passive “wait and see” attitude, perhaps it is time to look more aggressively for alternatives to the usual Canada export markets.

The success of U.S. marketing methods shouldn’t affect the Canadian way of selling

08/02/2017

The success of U.S. marketing methods shouldn’t affect the Canadian way of selling

There are no quick fixes in international trade – maintaining a steady focused effort to be the best in what you do will always succeed in the end.

High fives aren’t enough to build meaningful international business relationships

24/10/2016

High fives aren’t enough to build meaningful international business relationships

Meaningful exchanges with other cultures will always be based on the careful development of international business relationships on a personal level.

Waiting is not an option for your global expansion plans

13/06/2016

Waiting is not an option for your global expansion plans

My “cri de guerre” to Canadian executives: return to your entrepreneurial roots and act now before it’s too late to carry out your global expansion plans.

Canada’s service sector expertise is drastically undervalued

22/03/2016

Canada’s service sector expertise is drastically undervalued

Canada’s service sector employs 80% of Canadians and accounts for more than 70% of Canada’s GDP, including many of our fastest growing exports.

We have to do better at maximizing international trade opportunities for new Canadians

17/12/2015

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?

Four ways to engage in international networking that work

12/11/2015

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.

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