Growth | Import | Export
An exchange program, designed to build trade connections between Australia and the Arab world, has been given the thumbs up by visiting delegates. Trying to get a visa to travel to Australia is difficult if you live in Mauritania, a rich oil and gas country nestled into west Africa. For Mauritanian Boubacar Diop it was […]
Innovation may be the key to running a successful business, but ideas need finance to get them to market. Here is a guide to government and private industry grants and awards programs, for SMEs in need of funding. Adair Innovation—www.ausinnovation.org Supported by government and private industry partnerships, Adair promotes Australian innovation, and organises the following […]
A huge export order that could transform your business, comes in. Are you ready for the financial and other radical challenges? Here’s some advice on how to find and manage finance to meet significant export opportunities. If you’re a small to medium-size enterprise with innovative products and services, you could win an export order that […]
This island neighbour has only four million people, but with purchasing power that equals or exceeds that of the leading nations of Western Europe and a tradition of barrier-free trade, there are plenty of good reasons to explore this market. When the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) was signed in 2003, many Australians wondered why […]
In the cutthroat world of fashion, innovative design and strong branding are driving global markets, and Australian designers are leading the way. The global fashion industry is tough—competitive and constantly evolving—but Aussie success stories such as Collette Dinnigan, Sass & Bide, Zimmerman and Akira, as well as many emerging Australian labels, are putting their stamp […]
The Penrith Valley Business Expo, on 14 and 15 May at the Panther Exhibition Pavilion, has set its sights on providing businesses with education, promotion and networking opportunities. The expo, supported by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development, also includes a business-to-business trade show for businesses that provide products, services and local assistance. […]
The Anholt GMI Index has named Sydney the world’s best city brand, beating London, Rome, Paris and New York. Melbourne came in at number six on the list. Tim Harcourt, chief economist at Austrade, says the ranking will mean a lot for exporters. “As well as being a great place to live, Sydney is regarded […]
The Australian dollar hit US$0.94 this morning, for the first time since 1984, as the United States recession takes its toll on its economy. Other currencies to do well include the Euro (US$1.51), which passed the US$1.50 mark for the first time since the Euro’s introduction in 1999. The US Federal Reserve has issued a […]
Under Kevin Rudd’s leadership, trade with China will open up exciting opportunities for Australian businesses. But you will still need to do your homework 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 strong connections with China […]
All it really takes is an idea, and from there the rest will come. At least that’s what happened with ThinkSmart, a business-to-business financer for small and medium businesses. “The idea was really about seeing the appetite of the small business community in particular,” says Ned Montarello, ThinkSmart managing director and CEO. Montarello, in particular, […]
Flight Training Adelaide may be sending student pilots into the clouds, but that’s definitely not where its own head is. “One cannot fly into flying,” Friedrich Nietzsche once philosophised. How true. It has taken Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) more than 25 years to attain their current success. This is not to say they were struggling […]
Here’s a checklist of inspiration for aspiring exporters. Our collection of 50 favourite export case studies shows that there is no magic ingredient to making it on the world stage, but it certainly helps to get the basics right. Rod Sandison on Sentinel Exporting since: 2000 Key markets: Tanzania, Senegal, Zambia, Mali, the Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, […]
The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) scheme is an Australian government financial assistance program for new and existing exporters. The scheme is aimed at encouraging small to medium business’s to develop export markets by reimbursing up to 50 percent of eligible export promotion expenses above $15,000. Find out more and check your eligibility by using […]
A helping hand is on the way for Victorian exporters. The Brumby Government has announced a grant to be used for increasing exports. “This program will be targeted to help 10 small to medium-sized manufacturing and service-based businesses to expand, particularly through exports,” says Victorian Small Business Minister, Joe Helper. “It is increasing export capacity […]
Already an Aussie favourite, Billabong is now the number-one sports and surfwear brand in Peru. But that’s not where the brand’s success stops; Billabong is also being snatched up across Latin America, including Argentina Brazil, Chile and Venezuela. "Australians are well known all over the world for their great surfing prowess," Max de la Rosa, […]
With a billion people and a burgeoning middle class with rising disposable incomes, India is a dream for exporters. But, as Adeline Teoh warns, you need to be careful entering the market and you need a long-term plan. The reasons for courting the Indian marketplace are obvious. India boasts the second-largest population in the world […]
After all the work you’ve channelled into securing an international partner, you don’t want your relationship to sour over a disagreement. Adeline Teoh provides a checklist for exporters on how to prevent and resolve international disputes. Making a decision to export is a huge step. But, even after researching the market and finding the right […]
Exchange rate risk is a reality for exporters. With so many products on offer to help reduce your exposure, Rebecca Spicer discovers that being strategic in managing foreign currency deals will keep exporters one step ahead. All exporters have to deal in the foreign exchange (forex) market, a place where the only absolute certainty is […]
If a boatload of timber is your idea of exports for the building and construction industry, then you need to take a closer look at this thriving sector. Adeline Teoh investigates direct and indirect opportunities that have come Australia’s way for major projects offshore The term ‘building and construction’ brings to mind a worksite of […]
Everything else is in place to make your export venture a success, now you just have get the goods to the market. Joe Parkes talks to exporters who are overcoming that perennial problem by taking a more direct route A quiet revolution is going on in Australia’s borderless export industry and it is showing signs […]
