Everything else is in place to make your export venture a success, now you just have get the goods to the market. Joe Parkes talks to exporters who are overcoming that perennial problem by taking a more direct route A quiet revolution is going on in Australia’s borderless export industry and it is showing signs […]
A bridge between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Turkey’s geographic location and booming economy should be inspiring Australian exporters to investigate business opportunities. Nukte Ogun reports. Export eyes are now on Turkey. As the country enters a modernisation process to boost its economic prosperity and impress the European Union (EU) during accession talks, trade […]
The winners from each state have been chosen and the DHL Australian Exporter of the Year is soon to be announced. This year will mark Austrade’s 45th year of awarding exporting excellence. Now recognised as one of the most important events in the Australian business calendar, all states across Australia have elected finalists who will […]
The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is a key Australian Government financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. Administered by Austrade, the scheme supports a wide range of industry sectors and products, including inbound tourism and the export of intellectual property and know-how outside Australia. Click here to find out more & apply.
The Australian dollar, currently worth more than 92 cents, has hit a 23 year high. And while cheaper imports and holidays seem fantastic, there is a downside for businesses; in particular for exporters. "There is a dark side to a strong currency, and if the Aussie dollar runs too hard, there will be segments of […]
It’s now the Year of the Cat in Geelong after the town’s all conquering Aussie Rules team won the premiership – But there have been some more reasons to celebrate in Geelong off the field as well. Geelong and the neighbouring surf coast area is booming after some lean years economically following the shakedown of […]
Hypermarkets are taking off in China and driving mass grocery retail sales, which are expected to grow 70 percent by 2011. Hypermarkets offer all that can be found in supermarkets and department stores together, and are surpassing the growth rate of Chinese supermarkets. “A single hypermarket can offer a low price by ordering large quantities […]
The Australian dollar is now in the high 80 US cent territory a level not seen since the 1980s when Bob Hawke was Prime Minister and Warwick Capper was flying high with the Geoffrey Edelsten-run Sydney Swans. Strewth – that was a long time ago! There is even some speculation that the Aussie battler will […]
Franchising overseas can be a great option for businesses in a country with a limited home market, such as ours. Domini Stuart looks at what it takes to get ready, and how some successful working models took the international leap. Of the 6.6 billion people in the world, around 20 million live in Australia and […]
Payment gaps in the export process can cause havoc with cash flow. Peter Mace examines solutions to help you better manage your export finances. There are many challenges for exporters, from finding a buyer and finalising a contract, through to organising a shipment and getting paid for it. Many of these steps involve costs and […]
