#Andrew Watson
Achieve your potential in overseas markets
The size limitations of the Australian domestic market mean that in particular sectors, small businesses struggle to achieve their growth potential. For many small businesses, these limitations can be resolved by tapping into much larger foreign markets that offer greater opportunities. The beauty industry in Australia is a good example. This market is a […]
New financial year sees export sentiment lift
Australia’s exporters are more optimistic about the year ahead than they were six months ago. That’s one of the key findings of Efic’s latest Exporter Sentiment Index – a survey of more than 1,200 SME exporters. Nearly half (46%), believe the economy will be better in the next 12 months than it was in the […]
Overcoming the cashflow barrier to export
The Australian export market is buoyant, having grown by 4.2% in 2016, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This is an excellent example of the hard work and innovation that is making Australian small businesses a global success. Yet small businesses still face a number of challenges before they grow successful […]
Steps SMEs should take to secure export success
Small businesses often have specific financing needs and may require funding support to compete in international markets or to fulfil export-related supply chain contracts. For businesses trying to navigate that next growth phase into an overseas market, there are a number of differences between exporting and operating in Australia which will have an impact on […]
Overcoming barriers to export in construction
Recent Australian Bureau of Statistics’ export figures show that Australia’s manufacturing industries continue to look overseas for export opportunities. According to ABS, 300 Australian manufacturers began exporting for the first time in 2015-2016. With international demand for Australian-made quality products, this is a trend that is likely to continue. In line with this trend, according […]