How to break down market characteristics of your target Asian country to identify trade opportunities

Break down the market characteristics of your target country to identify opportunities: market research is the first step in the internationalization process. Expanding into foreign markets, especially Asia is a complex and resource intensive activity.

Giovanni Gonzalez, CITP|FIBP

Giovanni, CITP|FIBP, has experience in various international business and socio-economic development projects, including foreign direct investment (FDI) facilitation, investment promotion, trade promotion and facilitation, market assessments of developed and developing economies, expansion of companies to Canadian and foreign markets, start-ups, sourcing, alternative income, small business support and capacity building. His professional experience has taken him to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, Canada, and the United States to witness firsthand economic developments, trade relations, market opportunities, and initiatives to create employment and improve living standards.

Making a mid-career turn towards opportunities in international trade

My interest in international trade began as early as in elementary school when my imagination was captured by the evolution of Canada as a trading nation.

Adam MacKenzie

Adam is a Senior Policy Officer currently working in Policy, Aboriginal, and International Relations with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission in Ottawa, Canada. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration, and an Honours Psychology degree, both from Queen’s University.

O it’s great to do international trade with Canada!

Since tomorrow is Canada Day, I thought I’d take this opportunity to share with all the non-Canucks a little more information about how to do international trade with Canada and with Canadians.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Ten tips for creating stronger global trade relationships through cultural considerations

Business and social etiquette are important attributes for success in overseas markets. Being aware of the different rules of intercultural etiquette will ensure rewarding personal and business global trade relationships.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Get paid when you go global! Upcoming #TradeElite chat and networking session

It doesn’t matter how much interest or how many orders your business is getting from buyers abroad if you can’t figure out how to get paid when you go global! Our next #TradeElite Twitter chat will help you navigate all things money. We’ll talk about methods of payment, which method to use and why, and how to implement different types of payment.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Building a fast-paced career in global supply chain management and logistics

I graduated from Niagara College’s FITT Accredited Advanced Diploma program in International Business in 2011, having successfully completed business, logistics and commerce-related courses in both theory and application. Through my studies I developed an interest and desire to work in logistics and supply chain management.

David Steele

David manages finished goods distribution as a Workflow Specialist for GENCO in Brantford, ON. He is currently working toward his Bachelors of Commerce degree part-time while remaining in the workforce.

6 ways to lower risk when selling to foreign customers

Any good contract protects you and your customer when you do business together. But when you start selling abroad, you have to think about your sales agreements in a different way. In this post, we’ll look at six strategies for writing solid contracts that will help you avoid problems with foreign customers and governments.

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…

Jacob Varghese

Jacob is the VP of Marketing and Technology at the Forum for International Trade Training. Focused on improving the customer experience. A Content chef; words, images, some code and a healthy serving of web analytics.

How an international business program helped launch my supply chain career

I started the job hunting process at least six months before I graduated from Fanshawe College’s FITT-accredited international business program. I think the most important thing in the job hunting process is to identify your career goal or objectives first, and start to get ready early. Having my career goal set up long before I started the program, I knew I wanted to work for a company involved in international trade.

Maggie Zhaoxia Huang

Maggie Zhaoxia Huang is a member of the Supply Chain team at StarTech.com. StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find IT connectivity parts, was named among the Best 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada in 2013.

Lasting relationships and their impact on the costs of international business

The importance of personal relationships varies throughout the world, but relationship building skills are important for any business professional. This is affected by other competencies…

Jacob Varghese

Jacob is the VP of Marketing and Technology at the Forum for International Trade Training. Focused on improving the customer experience. A Content chef; words, images, some code and a healthy serving of web analytics.