07/09/2016
Robert Scott, CITP|FIBP – Vice President of Export and Market Development
Robert Scott is the Vice President of Export and Market Development at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jamaica’s investment and trade promotion agency
News
06/09/2016
Negotiating with suppliers and when to walk away
When your company has selected a new international supplier, the negotiation process must be handled carefully and the terms of the deal finalized to the satisfaction of both parties.
02/09/2016
Understand these 4 methods of non-verbal communication for your intercultural interactions
To avoid unintentionally insulting someone, it is important to understand the cultural aspects of non-verbal communication in foreign environments.
01/09/2016
4 famous supplier blunders and how to avoid them
lower costs, improve product design, evaluate materials and track competition. At their worst, supplier relationships can have disastrous results, cheapening products, costing companies money and sales, and eroding reputations.
01/09/2016
Why the Mexican market is more important than ever for Canadian businesses
As Canada and Mexico continue to build their relationship, there are still opportunities for more Canadian companies to do business in the Mexican market.
31/08/2016
Brendan Ezeanowi, CITP|FIBP – International Business Specialist
When Brendan Ezeanowi decided to immigrate to Canada, he knew he wanted to explore career options in international business.
30/08/2016
4 things the Olympic Games can teach you about exporting to South America
After appreciating the amazing athletic achievements of the Olympics, what can you learn from them about exporting to South America in the future?
29/08/2016
Take full advantage of NAFTA law to avoid protectionist measures and export to the U.S.
Despite American protectionist measures, Canadian and other global exporters can still succeed in the U.S. market with a sufficient knowledge of NAFTA law.
26/08/2016
5 steps to becoming a successful international supplier
While it may seem daunting to some small to medium-sized business owners, expanding your business by supplying products or services to a bigger multinational corporation is not only possible, it can be profitable.
25/08/2016
Are you at risk of being replaced by a robot or automated system?
If you know you don’t want your job taken by an automated system or robot, start changing now to ensure your place in the future of international trade.