#Import
Need-to-knows before diving into importing
Australian SMEs and start-ups are increasingly taking advantage of the changing global economy and importing goods that may not be available locally or can be produced at a cheaper price overseas. While importing can be an excellent way to grow your business and keep production costs to a minimum, it is important for SMEs to […]
The American question for small businesses
There has never been a more eagerly awaited election in living memory. American voters will line up on November 8th to cast their vote, most will be for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. Their decision will not simply affect political change in America, it will have far reaching global effects that will reverberate all the […]
The impact of disruption on global trade and what it means for small to medium businesses
Within the next decade, global trade and logistics could be virtually unrecognisable from what we see today. Digital and physical disruption will change the way customers and suppliers connect, and the way supply chains are managed. The barriers to entry to global trade are being torn down, and technological advances across the value chain are […]
Precautions a must for SMEs looking to trade overseas
Entering into an international trading relationship can appear complex and challenging to many SMEs. The risks are real and need to be carefully managed.
First time importer? Dot your i’s and cross your t’s
Importing to Australia is no longer simply the domain of multi-nationals, but SMEs can now too take a piece of the pie.
China the new frontier for international Australian SMEs
Considering trading opportunities with China, many Australian SMEs may view the market as almost exclusively an exporter. Yet new research reveals the reality is in fact quite the opposite.
Ruslan Kogan: Young, rich and growing two businesses. Fast.
It started with eBay and a handful of maxed out credit cards but 27 year-old Ruslan Kogan is now a multimillionaire with a growing e-commerce empire. He talked Google, recruiting and being a bad boss with editor Jen Bishop.
Alibaba surges into Australian market
Australian SMB’s are among the most prolific in the world when it comes to sourcing products and services internationally according to data from Alibaba.com.
Apple growers fearful of Chinese imports
Apple growers in Australia are outraged at the potential for Chinese imported apples entering the Australian market over biosecurity fears.
DHL enhances its global express import services
As the World Trade Organization (WTO) forecasts a global trade growth of 9.5 % in 2010 and company-internal year-to-date volume statistics suggest a positive development on many trade lanes, DHL Express announces an expansion of its import services worldwide.
Imported toilet paper threatens 2,000 jobs
Up to 2,000 jobs are under threat in South Australia and Victoria if a decision to lift anti-dumping duties on discounted toilet paper imported from Indonesia and China. In a letter to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, South Australian Premier Mike Rann has pleaded with the PM to reinstate anti-dumping duties that were lifted in January. […]
Lifting of beef import ban threatens Australians
Australia has lifted its almost 10-year-ban on the importation of beef from countries that have experienced mad cow disease (or BSE, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy). Opening the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) Outlook 2010 conference in Canberra on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Tony Burke said Australia’s import policies must be based on the best […]
Preparing your business to import
Importing can give a business a unique niche at home, and can also be necessary to manufacturing products for export. Adeline Teoh looks at the best import methods, the crucial import set up steps, and where you can find specific answers to particular questions. Importing can be a rewarding way to sell to the Australian […]