17/06/2020
Act now to minimize your political risk in foreign markets
Researching the target country and developing a strategy to monitor changes there is a good start to limit political risk, but it’s far from the final step.
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.
28/01/2020
CITP Spotlight: Maysa Balout, CITP|FIBP – Buyer/Administrative Manager
Maysa Balout’s curiosity about international business first started when, after earning her diploma in business administration and management, she built a successful career as a…
10/01/2020
9 factors exporters should consider when selecting sales channels
When selecting the right combination of sales channels for their products and services, exporters should consider several factors.
13/12/2019
Visualize data more effectively for reports and presentations with these recommendations
Whether you need to visualize data in numerical or qualitative formats, here are some of the best ways to display it to make it easier to understand.
06/12/2019
8 strategies that will help you optimize your inventory management
There are several inventory management strategies that organizations can use to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure that customer needs are met.
29/11/2019
Avoid costly lawsuits and PR disasters by mitigating your product liability
Organizations should assess the product liability risks tied to individual products and in different markets and consider potential loss scenarios.
22/11/2019
Is a representative or branch office your best option to expand to new markets?
Opening a branch office is a relatively simple way to establish a presence, gather useful intelligence and network before committing more resources.
15/11/2019
6 factors that can significantly affect your business costs
Organizations doing business internationally must understand the different factors that can affect their business costs if they want to remain profitable.
12/11/2019
CITP Spotlight: Rafael Ramos, CITP|FIBP – Import Coordinator
As an Import Coordinator, Rafael Ramos, CITP|FIBP works on purchase orders, negotiates ocean freight schedules container arrivals and manages related costs.
01/11/2019
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?