The recent Businesswomen’s Trade Mission to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, sponsored by the NSW government, has been hailed a success. Louise Denver reports back on the jam-packed event. The multi-talented party of 25 women, many of whom were the CEO or MD of their own business, were led on the trade mission by NSW Minister […]
Building export relationships goes beyond just making sales. Joost Thissen, director of the Cultural Resources Centre, offers tips on developing cross-cultural relationships for successful export sales. Over the past years I have heard people discussing the importance of cultural differences quoting the expression: ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’. What bothers me about […]
Is your business ready for export growth? If a huge order that could transform your business comes in, do you have the necessary working capital for large-scale export? Here’s some advice on how to find and manage finance to meet export demand. If you’re a small to medium-size enterprise with innovative products and services, you […]
In the cutthroat world of fashion exports, innovative design and strong branding are driving global markets, and Australian designers are leading the way. Here’s what you need to know about fashion exports. The international fashion industry is tough—competitive and constantly evolving—but Aussie success stories such as Collette Dinnigan, Sass & Bide, Zimmerman and Akira, as well […]
Singapore has only a population of four million, but with purchasing power that equals or exceeds that of the leading nations of Western Europe, a Free Trade Agreement, and a tradition of barrier-free trade, there are plenty of good reasons to export to Singapore. When the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) was signed in 2003, […]
The Young Professionals Exchange Program is an initiative of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) to build trade connections between Australian and Arab businesses. 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 […]
Small Australian businesses will be relatively unknown overseas, so marketing your business, brand, product or service strategically will help increase your exports. Find out how you can create an export marketing strategy. So you’ve landed your first export deal, perhaps through an online inquiry or contact through a colleague or by visiting an overseas trade […]
Doing safe business is high on every exporter’s list and the best method is to be on the lookout for high risk export markets. But that’s not to say you should shy away from exporting to high risk destinations. Find out how to make the most of key export markets while keeping your business safe. […]
With lower barriers to entry and increased consumer purchasing power, the land of the rising sun offers endless rays of golden opportunity for Australians exporting to Japan. Find out how you can follow the success already experienced by Australian ICT companies, and export to Japan. The Japanese economy remains a powerful force in today’s international […]
Australia’s high pharmaceutical goods standards present a solid brand overseas, but the tangle of red tape must be unravelled before exporting pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most regulated industries in Australia and our rigorous standards generally surpass those of most other countries. Unfortunately, while our trustworthy reputation is good for representing our health […]
