29/12/2020
Best of 2020: Our top 10 most popular international business articles from the past year
As we near the end of the year, we’re looking back on our most popular articles from 2020. There was much to read and write…
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23/12/2020
CITP Spotlight: Luis Marques – Head of Export Markets at SUMOL + COMPAL
His 20 plus years of experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FCMG) has seen Luis Marques take on various roles within the beverage industry. He began his career working in marketing and…
10/12/2020
Save Money & Recover Faster – How international businesses can reduce costs through smarter shipping, partnerships & financing
To find out the most impactful ways businesses can reduce costs and keep cash flowing, FITT brought together experts in customs, shipping, international business strategy and import/export finance. Read their advice here.
09/12/2020
CITP Spotlight: Fanny Bousquet – Foreign Service Officer
Fanny’s career highs include coordinating the Canadian presence at IFAT, the largest European cleantech trade show taking place in Munich every alternate year. FITTskills training and the CITP designation have helped her gain the knowledge and credibility she needs to take her career to the next level.
03/12/2020
CITP Spotlight: Esmeralda Rodriguez Arias – Visa Specialist, United States Embassy
Esmeralda Rodriguez Arias embarked on her professional journey as a visa specialist with full gusto and big dreams of being successful in her career. Read her success story.
16/11/2020
Looking to diversify? Here’s how and why you should consider entering African markets
When looking at new markets to pursue, the African continent offers many opportunities through its various markets, regions, and growing economy. Here’s how and where to enter African markets successfully.
05/11/2020
Incoterms 2020 & COVID-19 – Protecting your business and supply chain through diligent contracts
To help get some answers on how SMEs can protect their supply chains and their businesses during this time of disruption we brought together experts in supply chain management, contracts, customs and the Incoterms® 2020 rules to answer key questions on how SMEs can protect themselves and have confidence in their international transactions.
28/10/2020
CITP Spotlight: Armel Ndounkeu Tchouankeu – Project Manager, Yamo International Inc.
Armel Ndounkeu Tchouankeu’s career in international trade dates all the way back to 2001, when he began his first job with an international maritime and port services company in Cameroon.
14/10/2020
CITP Spotlight: Praveeni Perera – Professor, Algonquin College
Published author, expert in intercultural relations and International Business professor Praveeni Perera, CITP, tells us about her memorable career journey, extraordinary accomplishments and where she’s headed next. Here’s her story.
08/10/2020
9 ways to reduce the total costs of customs clearance
Customs duties, taxes, and other charges usually account for a considerable proportion of the finished cost of imported goods. These costs can be reduced by looking at these 9 different factors that affect the total customs costs, giving companies much-needed savings.