Business confidence may be down and the economy on the wane, but the good news is that with a little perspective, the current downturn isn’t as bad as it seems. An analysis conducted by Zenith Investment Partners on the last five bear markets has revealed that the average declining period lasted 16 months with an […]
The Australian Export Awards, announced Friday night, honours the achievements of various enterprises across 13 categories and serves to highlight the importance of international trade, says Minister for Trade Simon Crean. “Tonight’s category winners, finalists, and Hall of Fame inductees show how Australian innovation, determination and effort can meet the challenges of global markets and […]
Australian employees have $31 billion in unused leave, more than three times the size of the stimulus package, which should be used to assist the economy, says Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson. Tourism Australia and a number of employer groups will meet this week to discuss the ‘No Leave, No Life’ campaign, designed to […]
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has indicated that companies must properly disclose their business activities to give a true reflection of the economy in their next financial report. The regulator will specifically target poor disclosure and questionable asset values, and scrutinise methods of valuing assets. Fluctuations in the current market have prompted […]
Small businesses will only have to give one warning to an employee who is underperforming, according to details released of the Federal Government’s Fair Work Bill, proposed last week. Staff employed in the business for more than 12 months will require just one warning before an employer can terminate their employment. Minister for Small […]
Chile is a relatively new export destination for Australia but an important one with the Chilean market growing and the economy strong. So what does this Latin American country have to offer for Australian exporters? Bordered by the Andes at its east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Chile is a long, slim country […]
Your overseas partner can make or break your export business. Finding the right partner starts with looking in the right place. There’s no real art to finding the right overseas partner, just the logic of pairing two businesses with common goals—and, of course, due diligence. But if you’re stuck for places to look, you’re probably […]
More than just a website, e-commerce ensures your business is always open for trade in the global marketplace. Find out how it can benefit new and existing exporters alike.
It’s boom time in the Top End, but there’s more to the region than mineral resources and red dust. Find out why the Northern Territory is export territory. “The Northern Territory is a net exporter: its exports exceed imports, which is not necessarily the case in other parts of Australia,” says David Knapton, Austrade’s manager […]
Once upon a time it was all about selling beaches, but in light of the economic downturn, Australian tourism now faces more challenging times. Can tourism sell Australia once more? No other industry has a unique selling proposition quite like the tourism industry. Only in Australia can you climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, hike around […]
