Growth | Import | Export
Considering trading opportunities with China, many Australian SMEs may view the market as almost exclusively an exporter. Yet new research reveals the reality is in fact quite the opposite.
For online stores, one of the most time consuming elements is arranging freight for purchased goods. A new plugin has hit the market, aggregating the best shipping price from a range of logistics companies.
For one of Australia’s Export Heroes, the keys to success in manufacturing lie in two places: the kids and Asia.
If you’re trading with suppliers in China, taking advantage of the recently unlocked Renminbi currency can help with cash flow, profit margins and negotiating.
The strong Australian dollar, coupled with increased competition, means only 48 percent of exporters expect an increase in profits in the next 12 months.
Well, 2012 is done and dusted. We survived the fiscal cliff, the end of the world, and currency volatility continued to be the norm. During the Christmas and New Year period alone, currency markets rode a roller coaster up and down a 200 point range.
The prospect of internationalisation is intimidating, especially the overwhelming thought of the time and monetary investment needed to expand. However, international expansion can be as straightforward as trialling your product in new regions or delving further into expansion by developing a localised website.
Months of economic turmoil for the global economy has led to instability, which particularly affects cross-border business. While larger businesses are often set up to deal with this volatility, a process called hedging provides an opportunity for SMEs to do the same and maximise profits and revenue, minimise costs, and stay competitive.
The world is flattening and borders are blurring: eCommerce has revolutionised the world of retail, opening new channels and opportunities for retailers of all sizes. Here’s what this ever-growing global marketplace could mean for your business.
Infrastructure development remains the launch pad Africa needs to kickstart the economic transformation it desperately needs. And these are opportunities for foreign investors.
When Sharon Thurin started Slim Secrets in 2005, she never dreamed her niche healthy snack business would become hot property in global markets. Here’s how the Aussie entrepreneur built a brand that’s in demand across the globe.
Phillip Di Bella is the aficionado behind the homegrown, now global, boutique coffee business, Di Bella Coffee. Here, he reveals the secret to creating a stand out brand in a crowded and competitive market.
Exporters are growing in confidence despite the high Australian dollar, according to the latest DHL 2012 Export Barometer, with half of all exporters expecting an improvement in company profitability over the next 12 months.
Export doesn’t have to be just about physical products. One Aussie company is showing the world how it’s possible to build a successful company based on the export of ideas. Meet the minds behind Creative Instore Solutions, whose products are encouraging impulse purchases around the world.
The rise of China, the Eurozone crisis and fragility in the U.S. have shifted Australia’s focus away from traditional export markets, so where should exporters seek their fortune? Download this free whitepaper to find out.
Australia likes to think of itself as the food bowl of Asia—or even the world—but there’s so much more to our food industry than container loads of wheat. Technology is giving Australian businesses the edge when it comes to exporting.
You can buy almost anything on Etsy these days and the online marketplace is now a veritable breeding ground for Australian SMBs who are selling their wares all over the globe. We spoke to American CEO Chad Dickerson on his recent visit to the country.
Since the GFC, foreign exchange (FX) markets have seen an increase in both spot and forward transactions, reflecting an increase in market volatility. SMBs can protect themselves from this volatility by following a few simple rules.
Selling the proverbial tea to China sounds like a marketing dream, but what are some of the realities of competing in a product’s country of origin? Here’s how to avoid a bloodbath when exporting in a red ocean market.
If you’re going to expand your business and become an exporter, you’d better learn to manage bribery and corruption risk in foreign markets. This expert advice will help you protect your business if the regulator comes knocking.
