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TradeStart

TradeStart is a Federal Government funded program that helps small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) become sustainable exporters. The program is available for Ai Group members and other eligible SMEs. TradeStart is not a grant scheme.  It provides SMEs with a flexible package of market research, counselling, training and practical support to help them achieve their first export sales and future success.

Services include:

  • Evaluation of suitability of products/service for target markets
  • Advice on financial and management requirements
  • Guidance in preparing a detailed company brief to attract export business
  • Advice on effective strategies for successful international marketing
  • Advice on business conditions and practices in target markets individually arranging business meetings with prospective partners
  • In-market counselling
  • Evaluation of results and forward planning to ensure participants achieve maximum impact from their market exposure.

Ai Group has dedicated TradeStart staff in Melbourne who are well positioned to handle any product for any market. To register your interest in TradeStart email tradestart@aigroup.asn.au

For more information on TradeStart contact:

Craig Malcolm, tel: (03) 9867 0170
Email: Craig.Malcolm@aigroup.asn.au

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Ai Group Members can sign up now to receive regular trade and export related newsletters. 

If you are not an Ai Group member but would like to find out more about our newsletters contact the Ai Group Trade team.