The role of trade finance in making or breaking your global business aspirations
Before your eyes glaze over in despair and disappointment at the prospect of a discussion of – ugh – trade finance, think of this as your “SHOW ME THE MONEY” moment.
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Before your eyes glaze over in despair and disappointment at the prospect of a discussion of – ugh – trade finance, think of this as your “SHOW ME THE MONEY” moment.
Today, the secret to excel in exports is to learn how to interact and be accepted by people who are not like us, who speak a different language, who think, act, feel and react differently to what we are used to. To do so, we need to learn from chameleons—a type of lizard that is distinguished by its ability to change skin color to match its surroundings.
While technology can be helpful in the initial stages of a global trade relationship, be it communicating through email, video conferencing or even the old-fashioned telephone, it’s the addition of the human element that seals the deal.
There is no doubt that the need for oil and gas has had an outsized influence in global geo-politics. But whether we like it or not, international trade flows are being disrupted by the fracking industry, effecting exporters around the world.
We’re so pleased to include the University of Windsor and the Cross Border Institute among the wonderful educational institutions that deliver our FITTskills international trade program and help shape export careers.
Working with SMEs to foster innovative global business tendencies in students. Given my career experience in international business, and my role teaching international business and innovation, I have tried to facilitate partnerships with local SMEs that export.
What are some of the top strategic considerations when deciding whether to register intellectual property internationally?
Strong relationships are very important in business. This is especially true in international business, where there needs to be so much trust and dependability because big things are happening across large distances.
For many, this unfortunate intellectual property in world markets situation occurs when they see the hijacked mark or design on products imported back into their home market.
What other questions do you have about pursuing a career in international trade?
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