01/04/2014
Jingjing Xu, CITP|FIBP — Market Intelligence Specialist
Jingjing Xu is a Market Intelligence Specialist for Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP), and has been in the international businesses field for a number of years.
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28/03/2014
Upcoming #TradeElite networking session & recap of how to get more SMEs involved in export
We’ll soon be hosting our third installment of our #TradeElite Twitter chat, getting international business professionals talking about the issues that matter in global trade today. During our last chat, Doug Taylor, CITP, led us in a discussion on how to get more SMEs involved in export.
25/03/2014
Can international business in Quebec survive a separation from Canada?
Canada is going through the specter of another separation threat from Quebec. What does this mean from an international point of view? Will other countries be willing, or even interested in doing business with Quebec? Will it maintain the credibility that it currently has as part of one of the few countries in the world that are universally admired? Will the world just shrug off a separation from Canada and move on?
25/03/2014
Colleen Power, CITP|FIBP — Trade Strategist
Colleen Power is playing an important role in international trade development in Nova Scotia as a Trade Strategist with Nova Scotia Business Inc., Nova Scotia’s private sector-led business development agency.
21/03/2014
Taking leadership in international trade as a career, not just an activity
Have you ever wondered why international trade jobs aren’t more widely recognized and standardized as occupations? Us too, so we’ve decided to take action to change that. As far as we know, this is something that has never been done before by anyone else in the world!
18/03/2014
Don’t let these 5 political risks sink your exports
International trade is a risk/reward business. There can be greater payment, logistical, regulatory and political risks when dealing with overseas suppliers and customers. Nevertheless, your business will reap rewards if you can develop a competitive global supply chain, penetrate profitable export markets with quality products and services, while successfully managing the increased risks.
18/03/2014
Belinda Mui, CITP|FIBP — Trade Advisor
Belinda Mui works as a Trade Advisor for Small Business BC. Her work history includes successfully launching several businesses ranging from online sales to trading internationally, and she has shipped to every continent in the world with the exception of Antarctica.
14/03/2014
Five strategies for negotiating international business contracts
When doing business internationally, there are numerous areas for negotiation. What happens if the merchandise is damaged during transportation? What inspections or authorization paperwork is…
11/03/2014
FITTskills students launch export/import careers with internships at Icecorp Logistics Inc.
Two FITTskills graduates recently began 30-day Export/Import Cargo Agent internships with Icecorp Logistics Inc.
07/03/2014
The 3C approach to grow your international trade business using social media
By now you’ve probably heard about how social media marketing is important to your business. Yet most businesses and their employees still struggle to understand…