19/08/2025
Why the finance team should be part of your international expansion plans from day one
The finance leadership in your organization has a huge role to play when it comes to international expansion. And it’s more than a role focused…
Feasibility of International Trade
20/06/2025
The missing link between ambition and an export plan is an export vision – here’s how to build yours
Building an export vision is a critical step for any organization planning to expand internationally. This article outlines the practical steps and introduces FITT’s Export…
21/08/2024
A Canadian startup’s quest for sustainable agriculture and global market success
Did you ever think that fog might be the key to changing the world? It’s not a rhetorical question. At least not if you’re talking…
14/08/2024
From startup to international expansion: Carbon Lock Tech takes aim at a climate-friendly future
Among the numerous global challenges we face, one challenge is particularly pressing – the extreme accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Without adequate CO2…
13/12/2023
Best of 2023: Top 10 most-read international trade articles from the past year
Tis the season for looking back on the past year and preparing for the year ahead. Every year at this time, we like to look…
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…
08/02/2022
The most common forms of foreign direct investment (FDI), including ownership-based investments and investments based on strategic alliances
Organizations seeking to penetrate a foreign market as a first step toward establishing ongoing commercial relationships have a wide variety of options to choose from….
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…