Trade and Export Development Services

Does your company have the potential to take advantage of export opportunities?

Our Trade and Export Development team can help you answer the following critical questions as you tackle the day to day issues of exporting your goods:

• What documents do I need?
• What tariff will apply to my product? 
• How do I get paid? 
• What do I do with this letter of credit? 
• Where do I find information on the international standards for my product? 
• Is there a trade show for my industry overseas? 
• How do I find customers? 
• Am I eligible for any government assistance?

These general trade questions from Ai Group members can be answered by phone or email by our experienced Trade and Export team.

Our consultancy services include:

• Overseas market research to provide you with the market intelligence needed to develop a successful international business strategy;
• Business matching to assist you in locating suitable agents, distributors or other partners in your target market;
• Arrangement of market visit;
• Preparation of overseas business schedule;
• Preparation of promotional materials for export marketing;
• Assistance with the development of an effective Export Marketing Plan Market Entry Strategy;
• Assistance with Business and Strategic Planning to position your company for growth; and
• Assistance in accessing various Government grants and assistance programs.

Do you need to mobilise finance to enable your export business to grow?

We can assist with directing you to the right funding support, such as the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG), and coaching your application.

The EMDG scheme is the Australian Governments principal financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters, and:

• Encourages small and medium sized Australian businesses (up to $50m assessable income) to develop export markets.
• Reimburses up to 50% of eligible export promotion expenses above $10,000 provided that the total expenses are at least $20,000
• You spend the money first and then you claim a grant from Austrade from the beginning of the next financial year.
• Provides up to seven grants to each eligible applicant.
• The maximum grant amount is $150,000 subject to funds available.