02/11/2018
7 characteristics of successful exporters
How do you assess if your business is ready for new international trade ventures? Find out about the 7 characteristics shared by successful exporters.
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29/10/2018
5 tips to grow your business with service exports
The fastest growing type of exports is service exports. Get 5 tips from the experts on how to successfully export your services.
03/05/2018
6 international sales tactics to grow your business
To grow your business globally today, you need to understand why many traditional international sales tactics are not working and how to develop an effective sales strategy that works.
16/06/2017
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.
02/06/2017
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.
25/05/2017
How joining a community of international trade professionals helped build my global business
My journey toward learning the ropes of international trade began when I was introduced to the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) and its community of international trade professionals by a peer who is a successful Certified International trade Professional (CITP).
30/11/2015
Skilled international trade practitioners are driving their companies’ global growth
International trade practitioners tend to be the drivers of growth, rather than a factor in supporting growth. So how do you know if you have the right competencies to work for a globally competitive company?
07/10/2015
Carolina Vasquez, CITP|FIBP – Export Coordinator
Carolina Vasquez, CITP|FIBP, is an Export Coordinator with Teknion Limited, a designer and manufacturer of office designs, furniture and accessories, in Toronto, ON.
18/09/2015
5 methods to build a more efficient procurement strategy
Besides following a standard sourcing procedure, there are several actions companies must take to ensure that they have an efficient procurement strategy.
18/08/2015
3 unexpected cultural differences that required adapting my business tactics
Learning about other cultures before attempting a business relationship can make all the difference between success and failure in that venture, and help you avoid unexpected cultural differences.