11/07/2014
Making a mid-career turn towards opportunities in international trade
My interest in international trade began as early as in elementary school when my imagination was captured by the evolution of Canada as a trading nation.
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20/06/2014
Ten tips for creating stronger global trade relationships through cultural considerations
Business and social etiquette are important attributes for success in overseas markets. Being aware of the different rules of intercultural etiquette will ensure rewarding personal and business global trade relationships.
13/06/2014
Inventory basics for your global supply chain management
There is a wide range of terminology associated with inventory management. Some of the most common terms, concepts and issues regarding global supply chain management are detailed in the following paragraphs.
04/06/2014
Jeff Cooper, CITP|FIBP — Trade Officer
Jeff Cooper is a Trade Officer with the agri-value sector for Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP).
03/06/2014
New FITT Professional Examination sets the standards for global trade certification
The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) worked with Assessment Strategies Inc. (ASI) and nearly 50 Certified International Trade Professionals (CITPs) for more than six months to create…
27/05/2014
The global village is waiting for your products. How ready are you?
Human beings are social by nature. This explains the billions of dollars we spend every year on tourism. We travel the world to enjoy new scenery, to meet new people, to try new foods, and for the newness of the experience. When we have goods and services ‘tour’ across international borders, we call it international trade.
26/05/2014
Know your next international trade achievers! Winners of the 2013 FITT Educational Award
It’s that time of the year again! The time when we recognize the talents, accomplishments and experiences of our FITT-trained international business students.
21/05/2014
Reka Gajari, CITP|FIBP — Market Intelligence Specialist
Reka Gajari is a Market Intelligence Specialist for Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP).
18/04/2014
Checklist of some offensive and defensive competitive strategies for international business
Competitive strategies can be divided into the offensive and the defensive. Companies pursuing offensive strategies directly target competitors from which they want to capture market…
15/04/2014
Emmanuel Choute, CITP|FIBP — Trade Commissioner
Emmanuel Choute has been working as a Trade Commissioner for the Government of Canada for 9 years. He provides business policy and international market development strategy advice to help Canadian businesses grow internationally.