The global marketplace provides significant opportunities for WSITC members to export their capabilities, products and services to a wide range of clients. There are a variety of programs available to help members to start to export, expand exporting activities, and develop their global business strategies.

The NSW Department of State and Regional Development invites NSW companies in the professional services, healthcare, building and construction, ICT and creative media sectors to apply to participate in a Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea from 20 - 23 August 2007

...FURTHER INFORMATION....APPLICATION FORM

DSRD Export Assistance All upcoming trade missions and international trade exhibitions for DSRD over the next 12 months are detailed online – visit http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/smallbusiness/Exporting/Government+Programs+for+Exporters/Trade+Missions+and+Market+Visits/index.htm

EFIC, the Export Finance & Insurance Corporation (www.efic.gov.au ) has established a new initiative, EFIC Headway, to assist SMEs work access to working capital, by guaranteeing to banks to extend lending facilities for SMEs, without requiring additional security. EFIC has established new bonding facilities for use by Australian exporters to the US Market (which often requires Australian businesses to post bonds of up to 100% of contract value) 

USA eCommerce Guide - Available for free download
The US eCommerce market is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the world. While it has matured rapidly over the past few years, there are still a wealth of opportunities for Australian eCommerce. This brochure explores current and future markets for e-commerce in the United States, key expectations of US customers and strategies for incorporating e-commerce as a fundamental element of your exporting business plan. Download your copy from the Austrade website.

Selling to the US Government- A Guide for Business
Australian exporters targeting the US government sector are encouraged to read our new guide which provides step-by-step instructions to investigating, entering and expanding your business with the US government. The guide is available to download.

WEB-RECORDINGS AVAILABLE

1. ICT & Government Procurement http://link.viostream.com/?D94A1775-5925-48DE-A223-D45DE437E793 (May 05)

2. ICT & US Government Procurement/FTA http://www.ats.business.gov.au/useful+resources (Nov 04)

Exporting to the UK
The UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps businesses locate in the UK and grow internationally.

Opportunities Online

a new website established by Austrade to deliver export opportunities (international sales leads) generated by its overseas network to the Australian business community.  The site features two types of export opportunity — Online' and 'Tender' — under separate headings.

AusIndustry - Tradex

The Tradex Scheme provides relief to persons or organisations through an up-front exemption from Customs duty and GST on imported goods intended for re-export or to be used as inputs to exports. For further information http://www.industry.gov.au/content/sitemap.cfm?objectid=48A56027-20E0-68D8-ED9F26FE5789619F 

About Sydney Innovation Technology Centre
The centre is providing cost-effective marketing, market intelligence, networking and business development support services for Australian ICT companies entering Asia-Pacific markets from a base in Singapore. The centre was set up by MatrixIP, a member of the Western Sydney IT Cluster (WSITC). As a WSITC initiative, the centre is supported by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development and Sydney ITC is also closely linked with the Singapore Economic Development Board (‘EDB’) as a member of its prestigious “LEAP” (Locally-based Enterprise Advancement Program) initiative.  For further information, visit the web site www.sydneyitc.com 

How Austrade can help: No matter what size your technology business or what stage you're at in the product cycle, Austrade can help. Whether you want to sell established technology in a new market, roll out a new product internationally or build overseas market requirements into your product specifications, Austrade tailors its services and approach to meet your needs.

Austrade export advisers in Australia can provide technology companies with market selection advice to help you prepare for export. Clients can also tap into a broad range of events in Australia designed to support the growth of the local industry or learn how to export online. Find out more about the Austrade Global IT Team, strategies and members. Subscribe to regular Austrade IT Export Update and Global IT Team Update at exportIT@austrade.gov.au so that you are kept up to date with Austrades IT export initiatives.

Austrade's online portal for ICT companies http://www.myexportcoach.gov.au/
Austrade has developed a new online portal for Australian Information Communication and Technology (ICT) companies looking to take their first steps into international expansion. My Export Coach is a portal of export information designed for ICT companies that have never exported or have made only a few offshore sales. The site includes links to various export resources and also provides online modules of information that will help you decide if your company is export ready, which markets to target, and how. ICT companies that access My Export Coach will be put in touch with Austrade’s international network of business advisors, and organisations that provide practical assistance to Australian companies looking to sell their products or services offshore.

New to Exporting? Austrade offers a package of selected services for free, in order to assist small and medium sized Australian companies develop their businesses overseas and make their first export sale. To find out more about your company's eligibility for this program visit the website or email Export-ICT@austrade.gov.au. If you are interested in finding out more about how Austrade can assist your technology company, please call 13 28 78 or email Export-ICT@austrade.gov.au.

last updated 02-Jul-2007