The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have appointed three new ambassadors: John Richardson to the Argentine Republic (with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Uruguay and the Republic of Paraguay), Paul Grigson to Thailand and Robert Tyson to Iraq. Other global appointments include the addition of businessmen Lindsay Fox AC (Linfox) and John WH […]
What’s on in September… AirRoad Executive Breakfast Seminar Series, Sep 8 Topic: Supply Chain Sustainability Made Simple Where: Perth, Australia www.airroadselect.com.au China International Fair for Investment and Trade, Sep 8–11 Industry: All Where: Xiamen, China www.cifit-australia-pavilion.com Import Export Show 2008, Sep 18–19 Industry: All Where: Sydney, Australia www.importexportshow.com.au International Trade Series: China in Focus, Sep […]
The Australian Business Forum hosted its inaugural Australia-China Business Week in Melbourne in June, sold out due to the increased focus on the growing importance of trade relations between Australia and China. Among the highlights were the forum luncheon and the networking breakfast, designed specifically to focus on SME exporters. While rising interest rates and […]
Minister for Trade Simon Crean re-entered formal free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with China in mid-June, the 11th round since talks began in 2005 and the first since the Rudd government came to power. “Negotiations will continue to be challenging as this is China’s first FTA with a country that has trade interests across the […]
Importing can give a business a unique niche at home, and can also be necessary to manufacturing products for export. Adeline Teoh looks at the best import methods, the crucial import set up steps, and where you can find specific answers to particular questions. Importing can be a rewarding way to sell to the Australian […]
Researching export destinations can be demanding, whether you’re a new exporter looking for your first export destination, or an old hand traversing the globe. Here’s how to find your ideal export location. Exporters forget that researching a destination is much like first starting a business: you need to find a market that best fits your […]
More than a gateway to the USA, the Canadian market is great in itself. Discover how easily Australian exporters can translate products and services into exports to Canada. If exporting to Canada, you’ll find the similarities between Canada and Australia can be startling. Both countries host a relatively small population on a large landmass, and […]
The building and construction industry has become the new thriving export sector. This billion dollar industry has been fuelled by a surge in global demand combined with Australia’s reputation to deliver successfully. So if you have found a product or service that’s sure to turn heads, now is the time to jump in and take […]
After all the work you’ve channelled into securing an international partner, you don’t want your export relationship to sour over a disagreement. Here’s a checklist for exporters on how to prevent international disputes and how to resolve international disputes. Making a decision to export is a huge step, but even after researching the market and […]
For seasoned corporate travellers, a business trip often means forthcoming jet lag, lonely hotel rooms and a view from someone else’s office window. But maintaining work-life balance, while travelling, is possible. And better yet, you can still stick to your travel budget. Envy the jetsetting lifestyle of a corporate traveller? Think again. While business travellers […]
