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Why Amazon will win against Alibaba in the battle for e-commerce domination

For companies looking to take advantage of the surge of e-commerce sales in the global business world, I think that Amazon will win for several reasons.

William Laraque

William Alain Laraque led international trade finance teams at Chemical Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC. He led these teams in Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens, NY. The business development results were outstanding. Mr. Laraque is a former US Marine platoon commander, Supply, Embarkation and Logistics Officer. He was educated at St. John's University in Queens, NY and at the Graduate School of the University of Southern California. He has taught international business and logistics at Hofstra University and Baruch College, in NY, for 10 years. He is an active public speaker and has written over 1200 articles in international business, trade and trade finance publications.

Know these 5 terms when standardizing products for global markets

The major problem companies face with standardizing products for international distribution is that such standards are not the same in all markets.

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.

In order to survive and thrive in 21st century business you need to embody this form of intelligence

being successful in the 21st century business environment requires specific knowledge and a set of skills which we at ICQ Consulting define as cultural intelligence.

Cosmin Gheorghe

Cosmin Gheorghe, MD is a Culture Influencer™, speaker and author. He uses Cultural Intelligence, Global Leadership and Unconscious Bias assessments, training & coaching to address what Deloitte calls “the sweeping global forces that are reshaping the workforce, the workplace, and work itself”.

5 reasons why you should address cross-cultural shortcomings sooner

Here are the top five reasons why you should develop cross-cultural competence early on in your market entry plan.

Sandra Cravero

Sandra Cravero is a Spanish language services exporter specializing in international trade, tourism and publishing, based in Santa Fe City, Argentina. Sandra is a sworn translator and certified in literary, scientific and technical translation studies. She helps small-medium business owners and their management teams take well-thought language strategies to step into Spanish-speaking markets.

Nicole van Hove, CITP|FIBP – Aerospace Trade Commissioner

Nicole van Hove, CITP|FIBP is an Aerospace Trade Commissioner with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), currently working in Ottawa.

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 a ‘Brexit’ could affect the UK’s trade with North America

Supporters of the so-called “Brexit” say that continental Europe’s economic upheavals are holding back the British economy, while opponents contend that abandoning the EU could discourage investment in the UK market and lead to a recession.

Jennifer Nesbitt

Jennifer Nesbitt is a New York-based freelance copywriter. A former journalist and graduate of Penn State University, Jennifer now writes about a variety of topics, including business, technology and marketing. She is passionate about helping companies develop their brands by providing compelling copy that adds value to their online presence.

Joonmo Yang, CITP|FIBP – Assistant Manager

Joonmo Yang, CITP|FIBP is an Assistant Manager with Younglim Corporation, a forestry import/export company located in South Korea.

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.

Safaa Al-Shammari, CITP|FIBP – International Business Instructor and Entrepreneur

Safaa Al-Shammari is always on the lookout for new international business opportunities. His varied international trade background includes roles with companies in Iraq, Dubai, and Canada.

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.

Manager or leader: which one best describes you?

Managers and leaders are both important, but you need to know which one you are to maximize your usefulness. So which are you: manager or leader?

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.