17/08/2016
Top 5 things you need to know to export your product to Brazil
As one of the BRICS nations and the economic leader of Latin America, Brazil is an important market to consider. Is your business ready to export to Brazil?
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16/08/2016
Could the EFTA be Britian’s route to access European trade?
Experts point out that the UK could find relatively easy access to the European single market through the small European Free Trade Association (EFTA), but even that path to free trade could come with some difficulties.
15/08/2016
Create a winning international marketing plan by nailing your market research
Entering a new market requires a deep dive into the minds, lifestyles, habits and communication style of your new clients. Gathering accurate information to give you a full picture of this market will be the key to success in expanding your business into this new region.
12/08/2016
4 of the biggest challenges export managers face today
Technological, economic and political changes have created a new, increasingly integrated, rapidly changing and highly competitive international environment. Such conditions require diverse and adaptable skills from those who manage exports and imports at today’s firms.
11/08/2016
3 ways your company can combat powerful political and competitive challenges with China
We need to get smarter about what to expect when handling competitive challenges with China and adjust our strategies and tactics accordingly.
10/08/2016
We can narrow the wealth gap by focusing on global trade opportunities
Many opportunities to reduce the wealth gap are directly from or connected to global trade, but young professionals need training to capitalize on them.
09/08/2016
How building WTC Winnipeg from the ground up has helped local businesses
From the very beginning of WTC Winnipeg, our focus has been on helping Winnipeg businesses new opportunities to succeed in global markets.
08/08/2016
Certificate VS Certification – what’s the difference and why does it matter for your career?
There is a plethora of great training available for international business practitioners. However, there are very few targeted professional designations in this field of practice. Credentials come in many forms and, like the myriad of training programs available for international trade practitioners, there are also an abundance of international trade credentials to choose from.
05/08/2016
Why we need more international trade, not more protectionism
Despite the loud arguments from certain circles for greater protectionism, there are still far greater benefits to more trade than to imposing new barriers.
04/08/2016
The 4 biggest risks you face when outsourcing
When it comes to doing business in international markets, there are so many variables to plan for. In some circumstances, it might make sense for a company to manufacture a product from sourced raw materials or components. In others, companies might find it more profitable to pay another company to perform the manufacturing process and then sell the finished product.