28/07/2017
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.
FITTskills
21/07/2017
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.
14/07/2017
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.
05/07/2017
Varun Anthony, CITP|FIBP – Agricultural Specialist
Varun earned his CITP|FIBP designation in May of 2017. Varun Anthony is an Agricultural Specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
30/06/2017
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.
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.
10/04/2017
Top 4 Tips to Grow Your Business Internationally
There are four main international business tips that I continually try to instill in the students and companies I work with that will give them the best opportunity for growing their businesses.
02/03/2016
Mark Kilby, CITP|FIBP – Principal Consultant and Professor
Mark Kilby, CITP|FIBP, is an experienced international business consultant and college professor.
23/09/2015
Emily King, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner
Emily King, CITP|FIBP, has had quite the eventful career. After spending several years working with DFAIT (now DFATD) across the Middle East and taking responsibility for several of Canada’s dealings with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), she’s now working as a Trade Commissioner in Halifax, assisting aerospace and defence companies across Atlantic Canada.
14/07/2015
Are Canadian exporters playing with a stacked deck?
Canadian exporters begin international negotiations with a negotiating deck already stacked in their favour, but this is an asset that many are not aware of.