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China’s healthy appetite for Australian wellness

China’s healthy appetite for Australian wellness

18 March 2017

Australian businesses in the healthcare sector are well positioned to capitalise on significant changes in the Chinese healthcare system as major demographic shifts unfold in the world’s second largest economy.

China’s healthy appetite for Australian wellness
Strategic alliances and partnering in Asia

Strategic alliances and partnering in Asia

15 March 2017

You may have reached a point where you’ve decided to explore alternatives to exporting alone to Asian markets. Forming a strategic alliance with another business of similar size and market presence can often be mutually beneficial. It’s important to understand how these kinds of partnerships work – and what the benefits are for your business.

Strategic alliances and partnering in Asia
The door to China opens for Australian healthcare

The door to China opens for Australian healthcare

15 March 2017

China’s rapid economic development and urbanisation have had a major impact on the health of city-dwellers. Changes in diet and lifestyle have triggered an increase in the incidence of chronic ‘western’ illnesses such as diabetes and coronary heart disease. And, while greater wealth, improved living conditions and access to better medical care are extending lives, an ageing population brings its own set of challenges.

The door to China opens for Australian healthcare
Making international payments quickly and easily

Making international payments quickly and easily

24 February 2017

More Australian businesses are doing business overseas and with advances in technology and the strength of the Australian dollar, more and more small businesses are choosing to import goods from overseas suppliers.

Making international payments quickly and easily
Opportunities for Australian business

Opportunities for Australian business

20 February 2017

The China Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) is a source of significant optimism for many of our business clients, most notably our small and medium sized business clients who are the key employer base in Australia and who generate a significant percentage of our country’s economic activity.

Opportunities for Australian business
Free trade agreements and what they mean for your business

Free trade agreements and what they mean for your business

15 February 2017

As an exporter, you’ll want to take advantage of any reduced costs that come your way. Free trade agreements (FTAs) do just that – and will make certain markets more attractive than others because of the greater opportunities for your business.

Free trade agreements and what they mean for your business
How Careline went from a small shop in Parramatta to a global exporter

How Careline went from a small shop in Parramatta to a global exporter

12 February 2017

When Careline first entered the international market place with their infant formula products, they faced some very tough competition and had not yet developed relationships with big local distributors. Now, they can successfully boast China as one of their main export markets, along with Thailand, Singapore, Macau and Hong Kong.

How Careline went from a small shop in Parramatta to a global exporter
What Free Trade Agreements mean for importers

What Free Trade Agreements mean for importers

29 January 2017

Australia’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) can have a significant impact on businesses sourcing materials from Asia, or elsewhere around the globe. It can make it easier, cheaper and faster for both you and the business you’re buying from.

What Free Trade Agreements mean for importers
Attending and exhibiting at trade shows

Attending and exhibiting at trade shows

27 January 2017

Gain awareness and credibility by attending and exhibiting at trade shows. Not only can trade shows increase your visibility among potential customers, they can also provide you with rich insights and market research.

Attending and exhibiting at trade shows
Simplify your China transactions with Renminbi

Simplify your China transactions with Renminbi

23 January 2017

If you’ve been thinking about improving the efficiency of your importing or exporting business with Australia’s largest trading partner, here’s a more efficient way to settle trade transactions in China.

Simplify your China transactions with Renminbi
Do your homework when expanding in to the Chinese market

Do your homework when expanding in to the Chinese market

20 January 2017

After a hard day’s work, sometimes it’s easier to just phone and order a pizza - one with say, scrambled eggs and potato on top? What might sound to the average Australian as an interesting choice of topping, is actually Domino’s Pizza’s most popular product in the Chinese market.

Do your homework when expanding in to the Chinese market
Cleaning up in Asia

Cleaning up in Asia

20 November 2016

Think ‘China’ and do you think of massive competition or massive potential?

Cleaning up in Asia
Taking advantage of government support, subsidies and grants

Taking advantage of government support, subsidies and grants

3 November 2016

Whether you’re currently exporting to Asia or merely thinking about it, a wealth of Australian Government and state support, subsidies, and grants are up for grabs. Taking advantage of any grants, subsidies, support or assistance on offer can help your business expand into overseas markets.

Taking advantage of government support, subsidies and grants
Which country is the new gateway to global networks for SMEs?

Which country is the new gateway to global networks for SMEs?

30 October 2016

Research has identified that the Australia-China economic relationship is broader than previously assumed, with considerable new growth opportunities for Australian businesses in agribusiness, manufacturing, real estate, tourism, education and finance and professional services.

Which country is the new gateway to global networks for SMEs?
Importing rules and regulations

Importing rules and regulations

23 October 2016

If your business needs to import raw materials or goods, there are a few bases you’ll have to cover to ensure you’re importing within the law. You can’t simply import anything; some items are illegal while others are banned from certain countries.

Importing rules and regulations