22/10/2025
CITP Spotlight: Nil Özçelik Razavi, PhD – Trade Expert, T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı
When Nil Özçelik Razavi, PhD, first moved from Turkey to Canada in 2007 to complete her doctoral research in Translation Studies, she never imagined she…
Market Entry Strategies
15/09/2025
From student to teacher, how global business training has shaped my rewarding career
Throughout my career I was able to grow in two ways: professionally and academically. Here’s my story of career success through the right training and experience.
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…
07/08/2025
Lessons from a failed export plan: why Starbucks couldn’t crack Australia
When Starbucks undertook its grand entrance into the Australian market in 2000 with a store in Sydney’s business district, success seemed inevitable. The brand had…
11/07/2025
Export Is Not a Sales Channel. It’s a Business Model!
In many companies, exporting begins with what feels like a straightforward opportunity. A potential partner reaches out at a trade show. A distributor sends an…
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…
27/05/2025
Top 10 podcasts for global trade professionals to listen to in 2025
Podcasts are a great way to get info on the go and stay up to date in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world of global trade….
03/04/2025
8 Key actions businesses should take in the early stages of international expansion
Expanding into international markets is an exciting milestone for any business. However, entering the global arena comes with unique challenges and complexities that require careful…
11/03/2025
CITP Spotlight: Hardik Panchal – Export Marketing Manager, Worldest Exports
In the ever-evolving world of international trade, standing out requires more than just ambition—it demands continuous learning, adaptability, and recognized expertise. For one accomplished professional,…
16/01/2025
How AI can power your international marketing from localization to market insights
In 2023, Canadian businesses exported over $768 billion worth of goods and services. Of these, 2.2 percent had announced plans to expand operations internationally in…