07/10/2014
Peeking into the South American international trade divide: protectionist Atlantic vs. open Pacific
We could argue forever over which South American international trade policies are best for economic growth and long-term development.
Research&Development
30/09/2014
Training for a successful international trade career in Canada’s aerospace industry
As Canadian aerospace companies work to meet growing demand, there will be a continual need for global business professionals like Natalia Goncharova, CITP®|FIBP® and Import/Export Manager, Export Compliance Specialist for Boeing.
23/09/2014
How I followed a passion for travel and international business with practical global trade training
FITT provided me with the skills required to facilitate this international expansion, and I am currently undertaking tasks that resemble many of the projects and assignments I completed throughout the FITT-accredited program.
03/09/2014
What skills are needed to succeed in global trade?
International business professionals in our Twitter community came together last month for a #TradeElite chat on the topic of skills in global trade. Speaking from a variety of backgrounds, levels of experience and geographic locations, they discussed the skills, knowledge and abilities that are needed to succeed in the industry.
22/08/2014
Laying strong foundations for an exciting international trade career
My career path took an international focus very early on with a degree in international relations and economics, and work experience with an international aid organization and intergovernmental unit within the Government of Canada.
19/08/2014
Six steps to finding out if you’re ready for international trade
But even if you have a product or service that seems to have international appeal, your company may not actually be ready for international trade. Doing business overseas is much more complicated than staying at home, and any successful exporter will tell you that they looked very carefully at their company before they decided to go abroad.
15/08/2014
9 reasons why you should spend more time doing international trade research
Whether or not to become involved in or expand in international trade is a crucial business decision. In today’s highly competitive and global business environment, companies are finding that they must incorporate some form of international trade in order to maintain their level of competitiveness.
11/08/2014
Resources for exploring Asian trade and foreign direct investment opportunities
Many Asian jurisdictions understand the strategic roles that trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) play in their economic development and economic well-being.
08/08/2014
Why skills development is vital to the growth of your global trade career
Ted Benson has over forty years of experience in international trade. He has learned through trial and error, time and again, that skills development is essential to be successful in the industry.
06/08/2014
How to use new media technologies to identify trade opportunities in Asia
New media technologies have transformed the way we communicate, network, and share information. They can also play a key role in the identification and validation of trade and investment opportunities. Furthermore, these technologies can enable you to keep abreast of on-the-ground developments in your market of interest.