You’re eligible again. Changes to the 2021 program mean previous EMDG applicants can now reapply (conditions apply). Applications Close 30th November 2021. What’s changed Reforms to the Export Market Development Grant came into effect on 1 July 2021, reorienting EMDG from an old reimbursement scheme (you spend it, we assess it, then reimburse…
The following blog on international logistics is part of a 4-part series which explores our experiences with businesses in the international ecommerce space. The content examines many of the issues experienced by ecommerce businesses as they develop new export opportunities and move more and more product overseas. The following discussion looks at the challenges…
Are you exporting goods from Australia that you have paid import duty on? Did you know the Australian Border Force (ABF) allows exporters to claim a refund for customs duty paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported from Australia? It’s called the Duty Drawback Scheme and to be eligible you need to…
The following blog is part of a 4-part series which explores our experiences with businesses in the international ecommerce space. This instalment is a discussion about taxation liabilities in ecommerce, specifically for the UK. It’s an issue we’re seeing more and more and it’s starting to catch a lot of early exporters out – especially…
The following blog on ecommerce and export compliance is part of a 4-part series which explores our experiences with businesses in the ecommerce space. The content examines many of the issues experienced by ecommerce businesses as they grow their shipments and begin moving more and more product overseas. Solutions to many common ecommerce problems…
The following blog is part of a 4-part series which explores our experiences with a number of businesses just like yours. Businesses that have put up their hand and said, “Hey, I need someone to help get this sorted”. This first instalment focuses on international ecommerce invoicing and risk. If you have an ecommerce…
What’s my HS code? It’s a common question and also a really interesting one. 10 points if you can tell us your HS code in the comments and a GOLD STAR if you have it printed on your export documentation. If, however, you are like many exporters and you either don’t know what…
This year has seen the world become a different place and while things seem to be standing still here in Australia, international trade is still moving. While we are all struggling to make sense of the new landscape, we believe now is a great time to consider export. It’s a great chance to explore…
Too small to Export? That is actually a foreign concept to us. In our experience export success is predicated on what you have to offer, its uniqueness and ability to satisfy a market need, rather than your size and scale. There was a time when to be an exporter you had to have a large…
Give a Buyer More Selling internationally is significantly more competitive than selling in the domestic market. Not only are we competing with other Australian brands, but we have to compete with our ever-present brothers/sisters from New Zealand (who are extremely proactive in international markets and can fly the clean & green flag just as well…