Growth | Import | Export
For Peter and Nicole Lander, founders of Battlefield sports, exporting success came from finding a niche market with global appeal. Battlefield sports gained a competitive edge in the marketplace with its realistic simulation of military tactics, mobile technology and authentic equipment and gaming scenarios. Fighting through rough terrain to defuse a bomb and rescue a […]
If you’re an exporter looking for a way to relieve the annoying formalities that come with exporting your goods, it might be high time you find a forwarding agent who can book your freight door-to-door. A quiet revolution is going on in Australia’s borderless export industry and it is showing signs of turning our exporters […]
The APEC summit brought not only an unprecedented number of world leaders to Sydney; it strengthened our economy and further cemented our position in the Asia Pacific region. Executive Director from the Australian Institute of Export, Ian Murray looks at the major outcomes of APEC, and gives credit to the NSW Police and DFAT task […]
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 […]
Turkey’s economic growth and geographic location should be inspiring Australian exporters to investigate exporting to Turkey. But before you set off, here’s some advice about trading in Turkey. Export eyes are now on Turkey. As the country enters a modernisation process to boost its economic prosperity and impress the European Union (EU) during accession talks, […]
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 […]
Exchange rate risk is a reality for exporters. And with so many products on offer to help reduce your exposure, a foreign exchange management strategy is ideal for exporters who want to stay one step ahead of foreign currency deals. All exporters, whether they like it or not, have to deal in the foreign exchange […]
The Indian market is looking attractive to many Australia exporters. With over a billion people and a burgeoning middle class with rising disposable incomes, exporting to India can be a dream but, you need to be wary of drawbacks to entering the Indian market. The reasons for courting the Indian marketplace are obvious. India boasts […]
Security is a major issue for exporters these days. Ian Murray, executive director of the Australian Institute of Export, lists necessary security precautions for exporters to remain safe while trading overseas. At a seminar I attended last month we were addressed by Justin Bowden the CEO of the Beltin Group and Peter Scott, International Legal […]
Under Kevin Rudd’s leadership, trade with China will open up exciting opportunities for Australian exporters. But you will still need to do your homework, before exporting to China, to make the right connections. Rudd brings a level of expertise to engagement with China that is unmatched by any previous Australian leader. He has not only […]
Ian Murray, executive director of the Australian Institute of Export, takes stock of international trade under the Coalition, and looks at the possible changes to export under Federal Labor. After 11 years of Coalition control our trade agenda has moved to new hands. In its time at the helm tradition was maintained with three Nationals […]
By value, the Pan Asian e-commerce Alliance (PAA) member economies account for more than 50 percent of Australia’s exports and imports. Now Tradegate, a supplier of online services to exporters and importers, has become an associate member of the PAA, in an attempt to ease exporting. “Tradegate will be able to provide its members and […]
As one of the world’s largest economies, Japan’s economy holds great potential and opportunity for Aussie exporters. Fast facts: * Market size of 127 million people * Japan is Asia’s largest economy, and is the second largest economy in the world. * In 2005, Japan’s GDP made up 10 percent of the world’s economy, second […]
Exporting is a complicated business, especially with different tax traps waiting in every country. The most common mistakes include failing to protect Australian assets, lack of compliance with local country tax rules, and entering into an arrangement with an unreliable local agent, says Merv Burton, William Buck tax services director. “Many businesses are not aware […]
The recent Businesswomen’s Trade Mission to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, sponsored by the NSW government, has been hailed a success. Louise Denver reports back on the jam-packed event. The multi-talented party of 25 women, many of whom were the CEO or MD of their own business, were led on the trade mission by NSW Minister […]
Building export relationships goes beyond just making sales. Joost Thissen, director of the Cultural Resources Centre, offers tips on developing cross-cultural relationships for successful export sales. Over the past years I have heard people discussing the importance of cultural differences quoting the expression: ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’. What bothers me about […]
Is your business ready for export growth? If a huge order that could transform your business comes in, do you have the necessary working capital for large-scale export? Here’s some advice on how to find and manage finance to meet export demand. If you’re a small to medium-size enterprise with innovative products and services, you […]
In the cutthroat world of fashion exports, innovative design and strong branding are driving global markets, and Australian designers are leading the way. Here’s what you need to know about fashion exports. The international fashion industry is tough—competitive and constantly evolving—but Aussie success stories such as Collette Dinnigan, Sass & Bide, Zimmerman and Akira, as well […]
Singapore has only a population of four million, but with purchasing power that equals or exceeds that of the leading nations of Western Europe, a Free Trade Agreement, and a tradition of barrier-free trade, there are plenty of good reasons to export to Singapore. When the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) was signed in 2003, […]
Any business owner involved in sending and receiving products relies on an intricate chain of supply. The good news is; some solid programs are in place to create an efficient supply chain and improve reliability. If you’ve been shopping online lately, you may have been using a computer assembled in Taiwan with Irish-built processors and […]
