9 things you need to consider before you globally source your goods
Deciding to globally source raw materials for your organization requires careful consideration. Consider these 9 factors before globally sourcing your goods.
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Top 5 travel tips straight from the experts
Built into a career in international trade is the need to travel to visit suppliers or establish relationships with clients. Here are 5 tips to help you on your next international trade trip.
Carl Gravel, CITP|FIBP – Director of International Expansion
Today, Carl Gravel is an experienced executive helping small businesses across Canada as a director at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
6 market entry practices specifically for service exports
Service exports come with their own market entry challenges. Here are 6 practices service exporters can use to gain a foothold in a new international market.
4 Successful Risk Management Strategies For Your Organization
Risk management is vital to any organization. When developing a strategy to handle risk, create one that can fall into one or more of the four categories.
A short 4 step guide to cultural fluency for exporters
Building trust is often the key to sales success, but how do you build trust when you’re trading across borders and you’re not sure about the rules of the game?
How to follow up after networking, according to the numbers
Networking is a great way to make an initial introduction to other professionals in your field. But if you wish to develop and maintain quality business connections, it’s up to you to follow-up.
The 7 steps of a strategic procurement process
The procurement process can be complicated one. Strategic procurement is an organization-wide process. Here are the 7 steps that lead to a successful procurement process.
Win over customers in new markets with these 3 marketing tactics
Customers everywhere are different, so you’ll need to alter your marketing tactics in every market to earn their loyalty, respect and their business.
The people have spoken: public opinion on free trade with China
The Trudeau government will need to convince Canadians that a free trade agreement with China is good for the Canadian economy, businesses, and workers.