We all know that lightning never strikes twice. But now, at Lightning Protection International, they’re making sure that even a first strike doesn’t cause damage. Entering this market was not a fluke. When Wayne Temple decided to found Lightning Protection International in 2002, together with a group of colleagues, he had more than two decades […]
Flight Training Adelaide may be sending student pilots into the clouds, but that’s definitely not where its own head is. “One cannot fly into flying,” Friedrich Nietzsche once philosophised. How true. It has taken Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) more than 25 years to attain their current success. This is not to say they were struggling […]
This nimble manufacturer sells its video technology from Hollywood to Bollywood—so why hasn’t most of Australia heard of Blackmagic, the export magician? We ask founder and CEO, Grant Petty. Every time a new Blackmagic product comes out, Grant Petty learns to hate it. The process is essential, says Petty, to ensure constant reinvention. “Only by hating […]
Here’s a checklist of inspiration for aspiring exporters. Our collection of 50 favourite export case studies shows that there is no magic ingredient to making it on the world stage, but it certainly helps to get the basics right. Rod Sandison on Sentinel Exporting since: 2000 Key markets: Tanzania, Senegal, Zambia, Mali, the Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, […]
The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) scheme is an Australian government financial assistance program for new and existing exporters. The scheme is aimed at encouraging small to medium business’s to develop export markets by reimbursing up to 50 percent of eligible export promotion expenses above $15,000. Find out more and check your eligibility by using […]
A helping hand is on the way for Victorian exporters. The Brumby Government has announced a grant to be used for increasing exports. “This program will be targeted to help 10 small to medium-sized manufacturing and service-based businesses to expand, particularly through exports,” says Victorian Small Business Minister, Joe Helper. “It is increasing export capacity […]
With a billion people and a burgeoning middle class with rising disposable incomes, India is a dream for exporters. But, as Adeline Teoh warns, you need to be careful entering the market and you need a long-term plan. The reasons for courting the Indian marketplace are obvious. India boasts the second-largest population in the world […]
After all the work you’ve channelled into securing an international partner, you don’t want your relationship to sour over a disagreement. Adeline Teoh provides a checklist for exporters on how to prevent and resolve international disputes. Making a decision to export is a huge step. But, even after researching the market and finding the right […]
Exchange rate risk is a reality for exporters. With so many products on offer to help reduce your exposure, Rebecca Spicer discovers that being strategic in managing foreign currency deals will keep exporters one step ahead. All exporters have to deal in the foreign exchange (forex) market, a place where the only absolute certainty is […]
If a boatload of timber is your idea of exports for the building and construction industry, then you need to take a closer look at this thriving sector. Adeline Teoh investigates direct and indirect opportunities that have come Australia’s way for major projects offshore The term ‘building and construction’ brings to mind a worksite of […]
