Global trade outlook 2018: What are the biggest trends, technologies, opportunities and challenges?

In this month’s #TradeElite chat, we gave our panel the chance to provide some of their best tools and tips for SMEs going into 2018.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

8 Ways Supply Chain Management will change in 2018 (Part 2/2)

Here, we are predicting the top 8 ways supply chain management will be different in 2018, and how you can keep up.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

4 Cyber security threats all companies face and what to do about them

Implementation of new technologies that are meant to increase business productivity and efficiency also put companies  at a greater risk of cyber security threats. Here’s what’s at risk and how to safeguard your business.

Ekaterina Grishko

Ekaterina Grishko is a Marketing Coordinator at Ashton College. Founded in 1998, Ashton College has become a national and international force in the field of higher education. The College has been an educational partner of FITT for over 10 years.

Irene Jeremic, CITP|FIBP – President and CEO, College Professor

Irene Jeremic runs a successful market research and consulting business at TheTableau Inc., and teaches law and international business at Vancouver Career College.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

How can consultants make a strong first impression to win over new international clients?

The independent consultant knows that the first image a potential buyer experiences is vital to the credibility of the pitch that follows.

Ennio Vita-Finzi, CITP|FIBP

Ennio Vita-Finzi is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and was a Trade Commissioner in Europe, Latin America and the US as well as President of the Canadian Council for the Americas during NAFTA negotiations. He has been a multinational executive and entrepreneur and is now a College lecturer, keynote speaker, and author based in Montreal. (e.vita-finzi@sympatico.ca)

3 innovative new delivery methods that are changing shipping as we know it

Here is a look at some of the newest and most innovative delivery methods that are revolutionizing the shipping industry.

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.

Top 5 things you need to know to export to Canada

Do you need to add Canada to your export strategy? Here are five factors to think about as you consider whether your business should export to Canada.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.