A recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) survey of the Australian exporter community shows that over 86 percent of Australian exporters are either small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs). In fact, research by Austrade and Sensis found that around 13 percent of SMEs export, using international expansion as a high-growth strategy.
For more information on how you can take your business to a global market, check out our Export Articles.
Are you already running a successful franchise, but want to grow the business further? Rebecca Spicer explores the benefits and issues of exporting your franchise, and gets the inside scoop on a franchise that has taken this leap successfully.
Having a great product is good, but without promotion it won’t go very far. Camille Howard talks to a business owner who is using the media to get her business message across Australia and around the globe.
In a decade, Bruno Schiavi has taken his creations from a suburban Australian garage to major department stores, here and overseas - As Monica Higgins discovers, this success is based on a philosophy that turns niche into mainstream by taking high quality products into the average income market.
There was already plenty of pasta available in the world when Doug Cush was urged to enter the market - But there’s always room for a quality product, especially when it has a point of difference and is carefully promoted.
Accessing a global resource with all the leads and information needed to produce a successful conference is now a reality thanks to web-based business, Conference Online - After only two years in business, it’s already in hot, international demand.
Russia’s on the rise and the rouble is getting its second wind - As Matthew Brooks discovers, this renewed economic vigour is reshaping Russia’s place in the world and driving an insatiable appetite for all things Australian. Great news for our exporters!
Along with some savvy marketing, a unique and yet simple concept to make life easier for four-wheel drive enthusiasts has been the driving force for the international success of four-wheel-drive accessory company, Staun Products.
The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) has been in place since January 1. Matthew Brooks investigates opportunities for Australian exporters and finds the time is right to develop partnerships and reap success.
