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.

How to use social media as a marketing tool

Social media has been playing a role in the shopping journey for a while now. But it is increasingly serving as a platform for commercial activity.

Chris Blood-Rojas

Chris is the marketing and communications intern at the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). He is a graduate of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in communication studies as well as the Algonquin College public relations program. His background is in communications, marketing, and public relations.

7 steps to minimize technological risks

Technological risk can be mitigated. The following 7 steps show how your business can lessen the threat of technological risk.

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.

You should be customizing your products – here’s 5 ways to do it right

Customization helps organizations differentiate their products from their competitors. With improvements in technology, mass customization is re-emerging.

Chris Blood-Rojas

Chris is the marketing and communications intern at the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). He is a graduate of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in communication studies as well as the Algonquin College public relations program. His background is in communications, marketing, and public relations.

Why exporters should diversify beyond U.S. markets – and how to do it right

Diversification has long been the popular advice to Canadian businesses. Here’s how to do it right to enjoy export success beyond the U.S.

Bernhard Wagenknecht

As a globally experienced business development expert, Bernhard has learned first-hand how to achieve profits in all types of markets and situations. He has over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing in Europe, North and South America and the Far and Middle East. He has held positions as VP Sales and Marketing, General Export Manager as well Profit Growth Consultant and is currently working with the Ontario Ministry of economic development and growth.