Keep up to date with your export markets
You may know that Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) provides financial and insurance solutions to help Australian businesses exporting and investing overseas to overcome financial barriers, but did you know that EFIC also produces a free monthly update on developments in the world economy and the ever-changing commercial risks to be managed when doing business in international export markets? > Read more
Inside Japan's New Economy
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) is working towards establishing a collaborative relationship with the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry to further develop the international scope of CCIQ services. > Read more
Virginia government business expansion mission to the USA
The Virginian Government is trying to encourage Australian companies to expand into the east coast of the US and use Virginia as a launch to their growth in the US. > Read more
ASEAN - Australia - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA)
Under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), which came into force on 1 January 2010, a process has been established through which exporters must apply for and obtain a special purpose Certificate of Origin (CO) that officially attests to the eligibility for preferential treatment of the product they intend to export to another AANZFTA market. > Read more
Global economic crisis fails to shake the faith of Australian business in globalisation
How are Australian businesses with export and offshore operations coping with the global economic crisis? Is it prompting them to batten down the hatches and wait for the storm to blow over? Or to lose faith in globalisation entirely?
'No' is the clear answer from a survey conducted by the Export Finance & Insurance Corporation (EFIC) in February. EFIC's 2009 Global Readiness index (GRi) spanned 726 Australian businesses. > Read more
Stronger English capability combats exploitation
The language requirement for all subclass 457 trades and chef applicants has been raised in response to concerns about the exploitation of workers from non-English speaking countries. > Read more
Traders warned about non-existent ICC instruments quoted on Internet
Traders are warned to be aware of fraudulent business offers on the Internet quoting non-existent instruments of ICC. The false references most frequently concern trading in currencies, commodities, gold and financial instruments. > Read more
Exporter & Importer Tough Time Tips
The tougher economic climate is affecting all businesses, including importers and exporters. Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland's International Trade Committee has prepared a list of tips to assist Queensland importers and exporters survive the tough economic times.
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Attention all Exporters to Thailand
The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement is a major market opening agreement, which will result in Thai tariffs on virtually all goods imported from Australia being eliminated by 1 January 2010. It will also substantially improve the environment for bilateral services trade and investment. > More.
Testimonials
"The support from the international team at Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland has been invaluable. Beyond the numerous Carnets they prepare for us each year, often with limited notice, the advice and support has given us the confidence to develop our international business beyond our expectations. To be honest, they are more a partner than a resource."
Paul Amos, Managing Director, Xtra Research
TradeStart Help for Exporters
What services do we have for new exporters? Are you ready to export? Need to know the basics of getting ready to export? Need documentation for exporting? Preparing a marketing plan or an export quotation?
Visit the Austrade website for all the information.
The new Selling to the Government booklet by chapter is now available online at austrade.gov.au/usgovaccess.
Sponsored Business Visitor Visas - 459
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland has partnered with the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) as a sponsor for short stay visitors to Queensland. Sponsored Business Visitor Visas Information Sheet (PDF).
EFIC Headway helps your bank to help you grow your export business. > More
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