Understanding international Terms of Trade
A recent report from Dun & Bradstreet noted that 80,000 Australian firms had their risk profile downgraded in the first quarter of 2010. What does this mean...
Export education for business
For businesses entering the exciting world of export, there will be some new skill sets required. Those skills range from having the sales, negotiating, and business...
Energy exporter starts global
The Australian start-up Solar-Gem is setting out to address the enormous need in the developing world for affordable, reliable off-grid energy solutions. For Khimji...
Global English promotes better business communication
English is the accepted language of commerce today, but doing business with people who speak it as a second language provides many communication challenges. Paying...
How to Export to Africa
In my interactions with some Australian exporters, I discovered that most do not consider African market in their export plans. Their reasons are largely due to...
IP rights in Latin America
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as an ‘international’ or ‘worldwide’ patent, or ‘international trade mark’...
Australian fashion goes global
If the words ‘Australian fashion‘ conjure up images of beachwear and surf brands, your thoughts wouldn’t be far from where our reputation lies...
Using performance bonds
If you rent property, you’ll already be familiar with the concept of a bond, the money you pay upfront as assurance that you won’t destroy the place,...
Generation Global: Business for the Young
Generation Y seem to be born with a global mindset, but what does this entail for international business? Here’s a future view of exporting for Gen X, Y and...
5 types of export insurance
International business is a risk, which is why insurance cover is more important than ever for exporters. Here’s a guide to the five most popular export insurance...
