Tim Harcourt writes in to-days Financial Review that ...
"Australia's 31,000 strong exporting community comes in all shapes and sizes. Many of our exporters are also quiet achievers - small businesses run in the suburbs (real-life versions of Kath and Kim). ... International evidence also shows that exporters help the long-term survival of firms in the economy.
He also points out that high exchange rates, oil prices and an unsettled global political environment, and not causing exporters to lessen their expectations of success. He suggests that the emergence of formal trade agreements and regional negotiations are helping more Australian exporters move into new opportunities in world markets.
ICN has been working closely with Austrade and jurisdictional export departments to foster opportunities for Australian companies into global supply chains. ICN consultants have access to enquiries for export supply. Companies should register their capability on our database at www.icn.org.au so that our consultants can provide their details to potential buyers.
