#Export
NSW relaunches export support days after new US tariff hits exporters
NSW has relaunched its export support programs for 2026-27. Minister Chanthivong explains what’s changed and who it’s for.
Government activates $50m network to help Australian exporters diversify into new markets
Minister Farrell reveals 40 industry bodies selected for new network designed to help Australian businesses expand into the Middle East, Southeast Asia and beyond.
Exporters’ diversification adds $646 bn to Australia’s economy in 2020-21
New report reveals how exporters are propelling Australia’s economic growth.
Going global: Five promising export markets for Australian businesses
The following countries are considered to have a great potential for business exports in 2023.
Exploring opportunities in the halal economy: Australia to host World Halal Business Conference
Starting tomorrow, Australia will be hosting Asia’s largest gathering of halal business leaders at the World Halal Business Conference, the first time it has been held outside Malaysia.
Don’t let FX fall through the cracks during the holiday sales rush
When selling to the world, managing currency costs is vital.
New Zealand: Aussie exporters’ number one market destination
How to succeed in Australia’s top export market.
Three Australian businesses hitting the ball for six in India
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and has become a lucrative market for Australian exporters. Acusensus, Swisse and Mineral Technologies are three Australian-based businesses that have found success working with Austrade through its Australian Indian Business Exchange (AIBX). Acusensus Acusensus is an Australian road safety company delivering AI solutions to mitigate unlawful and […]
How Aussie icon Leggo’s is giving India a taste of Italy
Simplot Australia, Leggo’s parent company, is a Victoria-based agricultural and food manufacturing company.
KERB: Tackling urban congestion one car-parking space at a time
Brisbane-based start-up KERB is tackling the global challenge of urban congestion, one car-parking space at a time.
The three I’s behind a successful international product launch: Identify, Inspect, Influence
Building a brand successfully in one market doesn’t always translate to success in another. Here’s how to get it right.
Positioning your business globally in a post-pandemic world
How COVID-19 and Australia’s future export focus will impact our global identity and shape our trade relationship with the UK.
Australian dairy industry shifts its focus from China to Southeast Asia
As trade tensions with China increase, Australian industries as diverse as cotton, barley, coal and meat are being forced to reassess their export strategies. Now a new report highlights how the dairy industry plans to become less reliant on the Chinese market by focusing on ASEAN-6 countries. After prioritizing the Chinese market for the past […]
How to scale up your business globally – and effectively
Byline: David Link, CEO & Founder of Verrency Overseas expansion is often considered for homegrown companies looking to increase their revenue and customer base. While the lure of international expansion can be promising, it is no easy path in understanding a new environment and also being able to upscale existing operations. Your capital and human […]
Coal proves to be Australia’s largest export
Recent figures released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have confirmed that coal was Australia’s largest single export in 2018. A statement released this week from the Coal Council of Australia said that coal had now asserted its pivotal role in the Australian economy. “Historically coal has been Australia’s most significant export contributor, and the […]
Top tips to export around the clock
Top tips of how to manage exporting correctly.
Let’s Talk: Overseas expansion
What can derail a businesses’ plans to launch their offering into an overseas market? Global expansion may be every enthusiastic business owner’s dream but is your business truly ready to expand? Cultural, political, social and logistical differences can impact on your product’s success, as well as simple mistakes, such as neglecting to check your trademark, […]
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 […]
Looking beyond our shores as a small business
Australia’s continued economic relationship with China is showing little sign of slowing down[1], with the country – our biggest trading partner – investing in Australia at a level not seen since before the global financial crisis. There are, undoubtedly, valuable export opportunities for Australia’s small business sector not only in China but also in the […]
How to achieve global reach with ecommerce
Over the last 18 months, the currency market has been weakened by a series of international political shocks – from Brexit and Trump, to Theresa May’s poor performance at the UK general election. However, there can be an upside to political uncertainty. For example, the weak pound is making British exports more competitively-priced overseas. For […]
How to Sell to Chinese Consumers: three tips
Last year, one of my colleagues built two semi-detached houses, wanting to sell one. His question to me was: How do I sell it to a Chinese buyer? There’s an implied understanding in that question that Chinese buyers will pay a premium to acquire a property. Besides possible higher premiums, the other reason to target […]
Relationships crucial when going global
There has never been a better time for Australian companies to expand into Asia. Today, China is Australia’s largest trading partner for both imports and exports. Opportunities abound, as China now has the world’s largest middle class population which leads it increasingly towards a market for high grade goods and services. For example, China is […]
Insolvencies set to increase in Australia in 2017
Australian businesses are set to experience an increase in insolvencies this year as a result of another difficult economic year, according to the recently-published Atradius Economic Outlook. The likely 2% increase in insolvencies puts Australia in step with the UK and Canada. The improving trend in the business environment across Australia and other advanced economies is […]