NSW Export Lab

The NSW Export Lab is an exciting program that brings NSW exporters together to put export "under the microscope" and to drive export success.

The NSW Export Lab is for exporters who are open to new ideas and keen to energise their international business. In the lab, we challenge your current thinking about exporting. The aim is to turn your business into a finely tuned export-machine, primed for international success.

The NSW Export Lab is a series of 12 events alternating between two themes.

2011-12 NSW Export Lab Calendar

market knowledge builders export skills builders
Monday 31 January
konnichiwa! time for another look at Japan
- Session notes
Tuesday 22 February
successful international marketing: how to?
- Session notes
- Heartwell case study
Tuesday 29 March
the Korean “dark horse”
- Session notes
- Listen to the event here
Wednesday 27 April
fail to plan for  export - plan to fail?
- session notes
- Listen to the event here
Tuesday 31 May
ASEAN – a feast of opportunity
- Listen to the event here
Tuesday 28 June
models to markets – entry strategies
- Session notes
Tuesday 26 July
doing business in the UK
Tuesday 30 August
The rise of the Australian dollar: managing your export bottom line
Tuesday 20 September
export fiesta: South American opportunities
Tuesday 25 October
team accountability - build an export culture in your business
Tuesday 29 November
Pacific dreams: are our closest neighbours on your export radar?
Tuesday 13 December
- postponed to Feb 2012
Tuesday, 31 January
What is your China strategy?
Tuesday, 28 February
Ethics and export
Tuesday, 27 March
ICT to Asia

Monday, 30 April
Financial solutions to fast track your export success
Tuesday, 29 May
Wonderful Indonesia
- Invitation
Tuesday, 26 June
Contracts and negotiating international business deals

Market knowledge builders - an expert panel will explore the political, financial, cultural and other aspects of doing business in a specific market, interacting with the audience “Q&A” style. These sessions will be lead by business guru and facilitator David Thomas of Think Global Consulting.

Export skills builders - an expert panel will tackle hypothetical export problems, ranging from market entry strategies to ethics in export. These sessions will be lead by business expert and experienced moderator Chris Gibbs Stewart of Business Without Borders.

All sessions will be interactive, encouraging a high level of participation to maximise opportunities to learn from other exporters' experiences.

Participants

The lab is designed for experienced businesses wanting to diversify and grow through exporting and experienced exporters wanting to stay ahead of the curve.

Cost

NSW Export Lab events are free of charge. However, places are limited so registration is essential. Preference will be given to experienced exporters.

Note: the NSW Export Lab is designed for established companies and exporters. We offer specialised workshops and other events for businesses new to exporting and businesses preparing to export for the first time.

Where and when

  • NSW Trade & Investment Centre, Level 47 of the MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place, Sydney
  • 4-5 pm followed by networking, every month (usually on the last Tuesday of the month).

Registration and further details

Contact Susan Hargreaves on (02) 9338 6668 or email: export@business.nsw.gov.au