19/08/2022
Managing the 4 Stages of the Product Life Cycle
Product life cycle is a business management technique that defines stages in the lifespan of commercial or consumer products. Product life cycles are used for…
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.
12/08/2022
Product compliance: What you need to know about product regulatory compliance
Product compliance is a constantly evolving process. Because laws, standards and regulation continuously change, manufacturers, retailers and suppliers are pressed to innovate quickly in order…
29/07/2022
A Guide to Preparing an International Business Plan
An international business plan acts as a framework that identifies goals and objectives, specific target markets and clients, resources required and strategies to be developed…
27/07/2022
FITT welcomes 4 new board members, appoints new Chair
FITT is thrilled to welcome 4 new board members as of June 2022. We are fortunate to appoint a talented and experienced group of professionals to our Board of Directors from a variety of industries including international law, economic development, innovative private ventures and the education sector.
22/07/2022
Recap of FITT’s whirlwind 30th anniversary month – celebrating with friends, colleagues, partners and community members
Originally founded in 1992, FITT is celebrating 30 years in 2022 and the celebrations reached a zenith in June, our official birthday month.
28/06/2022
3 solutions to manage your company’s risk management and mitigation
While there are many risks inherent in international trade finance, there are also numerous solutions available to exporters and importers to manage and mitigate risks….
23/06/2022
FITT celebrates 30-year anniversary with $30,000 contribution to the Canadian business community
The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. However, this milestone comes at a time when businesses are still reeling from a global pandemic and finding a “new normal”. With the “great resignation” and a labour market also in flux, there is a critical need for upskilling as employees switch jobs and employers struggle to fill them. To help during these times, FITT is contributing a total of $30,000 in international business training for employees of companies that are seeking to expand their global footprint in 2022.
22/06/2022
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…
02/06/2022
Pros and cons of using subcontracting as a market entry strategy
Subcontracting is a transfer-related market entry strategy. Here are the pros and cons of adapting a subcontracting strategy.
12/05/2022
Quick read: The Service-Product Relationship
Provided on a global scale, product-related services generate billions in international trade revenue. It is important to understand the relationship between services and products when developing products.