As your export business grows, there are a number of areas that may require specific attention.
The ongoing management and monitoring of your export business is crucial to its success. The business environment is constantly changing, especially so in the export area. Your business plan should be regularly reviewed and updated so that you can capture any changes to your business, and continue to plan for the future.
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Step-By-Step: Are you Export Ready?Deciding if you're ready to export, registration requirements and support available. |
How to raise finance for your growing exporting business through grants, programs, selling shares and borrowing or other avenues of export assistance. Also includes information about managing your finances.
Outlines language and other cultural problems that you may face when trading with international parties.
Suggests processes for market planning, including selecting your target market, acquiring staff with export skills, preparing your business plan, attracting finance and conducting business.
Explains quality assurance certification processes and advantages. Includes information about certification for small businesses, the ISO9000 series and the related process of Total Quality Management (TQM) in order to provide customer satisfaction.
This section explores Commonwealth and State taxes and local council rates. It also provides information on your tax obligations, with links to resources and tools that provide further information on specific taxation requirements and exemptions.
Discusses agreements for exclusive rights made between agents, distributors and importers. Includes a list of clauses common to these agreements.
Learn about The Port of Melbourne Supply Chain Model and how it will benefit Victoria's import and export industries.
Details the Made in Australia logo and when it can be displayed on products. Outlines the 'Australian Made' campaign and the benefits it brings to businesses.