28/06/2022
New technologies changing the trade finance industry
New technologies are altering the face of trade finance, bringing a host of opportunities and challenges for corporate treasurers. Joon Kim, Global Head of Trade…
Global Trade Take-Aways
When we find studies, reports and resources that can help build knowledge within the global trade industry, we like to share them! Find them all here in one place and grab what you need to keep building your international business intelligence.
06/07/2021
Post-pandemic globalization: Practical strategies for managing a risky trade environment—event recap
The word ‘globalization’ evokes strong sentiments in our current times. For some, it represents a practice that has been occurring for centuries: trade between countries, while…
25/07/2019
5 things successful startup founders do differently
When you start your own business, you’re taking a big risk. Most likely, you have heard all of the statistics on the success rates of…
11/07/2019
4 lessons learned on starting and growing a career in international business
It seems that for the most part of recent history, there is never a good time to be starting a career, unless of course you…
16/04/2019
5 easy ways Canadian exporters can get the TCS advantage
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps Canadian companies connect with global opportunities. How can you start getting the TCS advantage?
29/03/2018
Four ways that in-market visits enable you to maximize foreign market opportunities
You’ve finished conducting your market research. You’ve identified trade and investment opportunities you want to pursue in your target market, you’ve examined your company’s ability…
02/03/2018
Six steps to investing abroad
If a Canadian company owns all or part of a business in a foreign country, it is engaging in Canadian direct investment abroad, or CDIA. Such firms are not necessarily large businesses—many small to medium-sized Canadian enterprises (SMEs) are discovering that investing abroad can have many benefits, including:
13/07/2017
Top 5 travel tips straight from the experts
Built into a career in international trade is the need to travel to visit suppliers or establish relationships with clients. Here are 5 tips to help you on your next international trade trip.
09/05/2017
Using quality and price to distinguish your products in the noisy global marketplace
There are two elements you need to carefully juggle so that you can tell your story properly, and these are Quality and Price; more specifically, the right quality at the right price.
04/05/2017
The impact of trade finance on your international business and supply chain
Trade finance, the esoteric, poorly understood branch of finance that deals with the financing of international trade, is in fact relatively straightforward at its core. It has proven effective in facilitating trade across every market on the globe for hundreds of years if not longer. Did you feel that? The sudden rush of adrenaline and flash of goose-bumps as you contemplated the mind-blowing implications of this statement? Work with me on this!