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...
Buyer risk for exporters
Buyer risk is an assessment that allows you to determine if your goods or services are being sold in the right market and if you will be paid for them. It is one...
Avoid a cash flow crunch
It’s a truism that many otherwise profitable businesses fail because they run out of cash. While profit is the reason you’re in business, cash flow...
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,...
Minimise risk with trade partnerships
Trading with offshore partners can be filled with both potential and peril. But there are strategies to manage the risks associated with importing and exporting,...
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...
How to acquire an overseas business
Acquisition is usually the domain of the big boys, but smaller exporters can certainly benefit from taking on another business abroad. Here’s how to make the...
Alternative ways to fund your business
Missed out on a grant? Here’s how to find alternative funds using information from your grant application.
The True Cost of Overseas Banking
The final article in our 'True Cost of Exporting' series deals with the cost of overseas banking, to help you manage your transactions to minimise those fees and...
What is a letter of credit?
It’s a tried and tested method of getting paid, but what exactly is a letter of credit, and what does it entail for an exporter? Once consdiered too paperwork-heavy,...
