Growth | Import | Export

SMBs have more than enough expenses day-to-day without having to add to them with costly shipping. But what options are available and where can businesses save money?

An improperly chosen export market based on short-term and opportunistic foundations can be severely damaging for most businesses. Here’s a deeper look into how to strategically plan your next potential export market.

The countries’ two very different leadership styles can be an issue when it comes to doing business with each other. Here’s what to be aware of.

Australian exporters are being invited to take part in the DHL Export Barometer, which is used annually by the Reserve Bank of Australia and other economic policy institutions to understand the experiences of local exporters.

They say it’s a man’s world, but more and more women are participating in international business. How should exporters field their female talent when culture and gender expectations clash?

Mark Helvadjian saw expensive shipping costs were holding local SMBs back from competing effectively, so he sold his house and threw all his cash into establishing ShippingEasy.com, a platform designed to remove the hassles of shipping for small business.

When a niche nappy business from Newcastle took out one of export’s best-regarded awards, little did we know that the toilet habits of tots worldwide was such big business.

Choosing your initial markets will be one of the earliest and most significant export decisions you’ll need to make, with dire consequences if you get it wrong, Yes To founder Lance Kalish writes.

A series of international trade events will be held across Sydney to recognise the importance of international trade to the NSW economy during World Trade Week NSW.

What started as a website comparing shipping prices has evolved into a parcel forwarding service, allowing Australian businesses the opportunity to tap lucrative foreign markets.

Australian small businesses could definitely do worse than going into Hong Kong. Here’s a special report about the opportunities available for SMEs in this bustling business centre.

To successfully take your business overseas, you need to build your credibility quickly. Thankfully, there are some strategies you can use to do exactly that.

Meet the two UTS graduates behind the world’s second largest natural beauty brand, Yes To Carrots.

Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix features Carolyn Creswell, founder of Carman’s Fine Foods and company culture champion.

We asked some experts to share their views on things first time exporters need to consider and what they often forget.

The NSW Government has announced its support for local technology companies to get started in Silicon Valley. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner announced government support for 12 early stage technology ventures with the costs of renting office space and accommodation at the new technology incubator StartUp House located in San Francisco.

Ticket registration is now open for the 2011 Premier’s NSW Export Awards, the state’s largest export event which will be attended by guest of honour and New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell.

Whether you’re an SME or an exporter, there are a number of ways you can boost your bottom line with smarter air travel.

You can’t always be present in an export market, but your website is. So you need to get it right.

Just because two countries might seem culturally similar on the surface, doesn’t necessarily mean they approach business in the same way.