#Overseas Markets
Aussie SMEs slow to expand overseas: survey
Despite globalisation removing barriers to overseas expansion, it appears that SME owners are not yet convinced of the benefits. Recent data from Bentleys, a mid-tier accounting and business advisory firm, found that only 19% of Australian and New Zealand businesses operated in overseas markets. The latest The Voice of Australian Business survey, a bi-annual national survey of SMEs, revealed that a majority […]
The traits of a successful SME exporter
It’s an exciting time to be a small business involved in exporting. With the weaker AUD boosting Australia’s international competiveness in many industries outside of mining, and a host of new free trade agreements opening up entry into foreign markets, there are many great opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thinking about expanding overseas. […]
Choosing the right translator for your overseas campaign
Anyone targeting overseas markets knows how important correct translation of their marketing collateral and company profile is. However, using the services of a translator or interpreter can be tricky. There is nothing worse than using a translator for your overseas campaign and getting your message mixed up. We have all seen examples like these before: […]
True cost of finance
Second in our series on ‘The True Cost of Exporting’ is the cost of finance, from working capital to performance bonds and money for growth. Watching interest rates jump and dive in the last 12 months has been an uncomfortable ride for many borrowers, but particularly for exporters who must simultaneously contend with fluctuating exchange […]
Why Western Australia is Export Ready
Being isolated from the heavily populated eastern states has made WA export ready from the start. With the mining boom taking hold of the state, Western Australia has become hot property for overseas markets. The area of Western Australia is roughly a third of Australia, so it’s fitting that the state also accounts for roughly […]
E-commerce and the global marketplace
More than just a website, e-commerce ensures your business is always open for trade in the global marketplace. Find out how it can benefit new and existing exporters alike.