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Managing risk

Exporting brings unique risks, but planning and forethought can help you mitigate most before they become a problem. Risks range from customers not paying you to an outbreak of war in your export destination.

A major risk is your capacity – ability to meet demand. Planning ahead can help ensure you can deliver big orders, and avoid damaging you business reputation.

Managing risk (TRANZ/Corbis)

  • Types of risks for exporters

    Exporting can be a risky business so it's important to identify the risks and develop a plan to manage them. Find out more

  • Can you deliver?

    When securing export orders you must be certain that you have the resources and capacity to deliver. Failing to fulfill a customer order can have a negative effect on your business’ credibility. And once lost, it can be very hard to regain. Find out more

  • Managing potential risk

    Exporting can be a risky business. An excellent way to manage the risks is to first identify them and then develop a risk management plan. Find out more

  • Managing risks associated with manufactured products

    A range of issues relating to risk and liability should be considered before exporting manufactured goods. Find out more

  • Disputes

    Despite the best intentions disputes can arise between parties to legal agreements. Planning ahead is one way of protecting your business’ rights, especially when you are doing business outside New Zealand. Find out more

  • Competition (antitrust) Law

    Most countries around the world have competition or antitrust laws. Competition law protects competition between firms to make sure all firms act competitively towards each other. Find out more

  • Crime and Fraud

    As an exporter you are exposed to the risk of crime and fraud in overseas markets. However, if you are aware of the risks you can take steps to minimise the impact of them on your business. Find out more

  • Customer support

    Sometimes customers need to know that support will be available if they need it. This can be as simple as providing a set of instructions on how to use the products and a “return to base” warranty. Find out more

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