News and Events http://www.intl-strategies.com en-us Copyright 2005 2010-11-01T22:49:472010-11-01 22:23:36This really is an honour. I love my chosen business and my two great kids, but working from home can be a challenge, as well as isolating. To be named as a Top 50 Entrepreneur for 2010 reminds me how fortunate I am to be my own boss, with the all the flexibility and personal triumphs that come with it. Francis Wright, CEO/Publisher of theMompreneur.com said it best. “Mompreneurs are dedicated to raising their families while growing their businesses.   They have overcome many obstacles because they are well prepared, focused, persistent, energetic and innovative.  With the advance of technology, these entrepreneurs conduct business around the clock and around the globe.” For more information about this award, now in it's second year, and Mompreneur magazine, click here .    ]]>http://www.intl-strategies.com/news.php?ID=72008-04-18 16:09:33International Strategies is now offering Trade Mission Facilitation. Incoming or outgoing, Small or large - leverage our experience and contacts to ensure a successful business development trip. ]]>http://www.intl-strategies.com/news.php?ID=62008-02-14 21:11:45Alberta companies looking to export could be at a disadvantage compared to those in countries with better trade agreements, according to a new study by the Western Centre for Economic Research, University of Alberta School of Business.
]]>http://www.intl-strategies.com/news.php?ID=42007-12-07 00:16:32Economies are more integrated internationally, as trade now represents 60% of global GDP, as opposed to 30-35% in the early 1970s. ]]>http://www.intl-strategies.com/news.php?ID=32007-11-21 22:40:10The Fraser Institute, a Canadian think-tank publishes a list annually of countries according to how much they encourage free trade, both internally and with other territories. Countries with fewer taxes, strong property rights, low regulation and sound money score best. Hong Kong retains its top position. Britain, the U.S. and Canada tie for fifth position. Germany is ranked 18th, on a par with El Salvador. France and Italy are outside the top 50.
]]>http://www.intl-strategies.com/news.php?ID=2