Political risks in business: 4 ways to identify and mitigate

To ensure successful operation overseas, business managers should take time to understand and plan for potential political risks.

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.

Are you looking to export? 8 golden rules for success in a new market

The export process is an essential step for companies looking to export and expand their sales abroad, improve their finances and grow. By taking these necessary steps, you’ll be able to achieve a successful export process.

Andreina Figuera

Andreina Figuera is a sales executive within mining and construction industries with large experience in trading in North and Latin America, having lived in Venezuela, Panama, and Brazil, and visited more than 15 countries. She is a dynamic professional, passioned for international trade, business development, and multicultural affairs. Furthermore, Andreina holds a bachelor in international business, diploma in senior management, and an MBA. Currently, she is living in Canada, also performing as instructor for the international business program at Herzing College. contacto@andreinafiguera.com, Montreal, Canada

From landed immigrant to entrepreneur and community leader – this is Pernille Fischer Boulter’s inspiring story

Over the past 25 years Pernille has worked on projects in over 90 countries and six continents. This is her inspiring story about overcoming the challenges of immigration and finding success in international business.

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.

Sending your international partners a gift is lovely – but beware of customs

To maintain great relationships with our international partners sometimes we say thank you with a gift. But don’t forget customs regulations when you do.

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, CITP|FIBP

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, CITP|FIBP, is the founder and CEO of Victoryus Inc, a Supply Chain consulting firm. Sarah stands at the forefront of international trade with expertise in the global logistics industry, working with the private sector to build, develop and increase efficiencies in their supply chains. She has spent the past 20 years working in logistics and supply chain, most recently as Director of Sales and Marketing for ICECORP Logistics Inc, a privately owned 3PL.

24 Questions to help you find the right international markets for expansion

How do you narrow down potential markets from the entire world, to a particular geographic area, country and region? These 24 international market research questions can help.

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.

10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2018

What should you look out for or expect in the international business world in 2018?

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.

8 ways supply chain management will change in 2018 (Part 1/2)

2018 will see a need for every supply chain manager to become agile enough to adapt to rapid technological developments as they come – or flounder in the wake of those that do.

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.

Are you following the rules? 4 key aspects of any global trade compliance program

Playing by the rules of global trade compliance is an essential ingredient for success in any market. Here are 4 things you should consider when examining your company’s compliance program.

Kemal Sucu

A graduate of Ashton College International Business Management program, Kemal is a pragmatic, smart and strategic International business strategist and new market researcher. Kemal has good insights into international trade and is full of great marketing ideas. He possesses the real life experience, academic capability and the necessary personal skills to help SMEs build up import-export strategies, enter new markets and expand their business activities in more foreign markets.