Export guide

If you have had success in the New Zealand market your business may have the potential to succeed internationally. Read More

How well you manage your finances will be an important factor in determining your success as an exporter. Read More

Good market research will pay a large part in determining the success or failure of your export activities. Read More

To compete effectively abroad you need to thoroughly research and understand your overseas competitors and their products. Read More

To give your overseas venture the best chance of success you need to research and develop an export business plan. Read More

Exporting brings unique risks, but planning and forethought can help you mitigate most before they become a problem. Read More

Marketing overseas requires familiarity with the culture of a new market, and most likely new approaches and tactics. Read More

Selling is a vital skill whether you are selling domestically or overseas. However, when exporting you may be limited to brief visits to an overseas country. Read More

There are a variety of ways to enter an overseas market and your strategy may require you to use more than one. Read More

Exporting for most companies, with the exception of service providers and certain ICT companies, involves the cost-effective movement of goods across borders, usually over long distances. Read More

Working overseas will bring with it some cultural challenges. New language, customs and ways of doing business are things you will need to consider before you enter a new country. Read More

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to an organisation's commitment to operating in an ethical way that takes into account profit, and people and planet. Read More

There are a number of international treaties and negotiations that may affect your exporting activities. Read More

Intellectual property (IP) can be a vital asset for your business and may provide you with a distinct advantage over your competitors. It is important to make every effort to protect your intellectual property assets from misuse. Read More