The Government announced today payments of $2.5m for 67 companies under the Government's Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Program to enable them to "refashion" their business enterprise culture with better business and management processes. In announcing the successful recipients, Senator Carr said "By updating business processes, the 67 businesses stand a better chance of [...]
The Government today unveiled the $12.4 million Digital Enterprises initiative program to help small-to-medium businesses and not-for-profit organisations across Australia take advantage of the enormous online opportunities offered by the National Broadband Network (NBN). The Digital Enterprises initiative is a key element of the National Digital Economy Strategy. The program will provide advice to businesses in NBN [...]
The Governments of Australian and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to continue to expand collaboration on strategic science and research initiatives of mutual interest. Both governments will each commit $9 million over three years to a new Australia-China Science and Research Fund from 2011-12. The fund will build on the strong partnership [...]
Anthony Moss from Incite Management Group has a wealth of experience in export management. In this podcast of BTalk he explains what you need to be aware of, as well as selling the benefits of getting your product out into international markets. http://www.bnetau.com.au/blog/aussierules/winning-at-the-export-game-btalk/7332 Don't forget there are also export grants to assist you with [...]
Join the NSW Industry & Innovation April discussion where a panel of experienced exporters will debate the topic and provide tips on how you can identify and manage planning challenges, create and implement successful planning strategies. When: Wednesday, 27 April 2011 Where: Hamilton Room, MLC Centre Level 47 - 19 Martin Place SYDNEY, 2000 This event [...]
If you are serious about business you should at least consider exporting. Here are some useful tips to prepare your business to successfully export: Build A Corporate International Image Talk To Others, learn from their experience Learn About Export/Import Regulations And Terms Of Trade Hire experienced people or train your staff Get an international [...]
By avoiding common mistakes you can increase your chances of obtaining a grant. Do your research. Initiate contact with department prior to preparation of application. Develop relationship with Case Manager. Provide the information they request. Be specific, generalisations are meaningless. Make your application stand out. Do not be conservative with your estimates. Check your [...]
Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade has advised that imports of cheese and curd (other cheese) from Australia are approaching the trigger level at which a special safeguard measure (temporary tariff increase) will be applied. This information applies only to exports of Australian cheese and curd (other cheese) in tariff line 0406.90 which are subject [...]
Applications for the Strategic Tourism Investment Grants opened today to give tourism operators the opportunity to revolutionise their products with project funding of up to $1 million to be matched dollar for dollar with private sector investment. The Strategic Tourism Investment Grants is part of a $40 million investment over 4 years in the tourism industry under the TQUAL [...]
The Government wants Australia’s inventors to have access to a patent system that is easy to understand, respected internationally and which gives inventors the rights they deserve. To view the report and find out more about the Advisory Council, visit www.acip.gov.au. IP Australia is the government agency responsible for our IP system that includes patents, [...]