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 |
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| 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 |
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Tuesday 29 March the Korean “dark horse” - Session notes - Listen to the event here
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Wednesday 27 April fail to plan for export - plan to fail? - session notes - Listen to the event here
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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
Talk to an expert
Susan Hargreaves, International Markets & Trade
Phone: +61 (2) 9338 6668or send an email to:
Email:export@business.nsw.gov.a export@business.nsw.gov.auUpcoming events
Newsletter RSS- 14/05/2012Science & Research Breakfast Seminar
- 22/05/2012CeBIT Australia 2012
- 22/05/2012Hunter Defence Conference
- 25/05/2012Getting Started In Export - Sydney’s Northern Beaches
- 29/05/2012NSW Export Lab Event - Wonderful Indonesia
- 22/05/2012Hunter Defence Conference
- 22/05/2012CeBIT Australia 2012
- 25/05/2012Getting Started In Export - Sydney’s Northern Beaches
- 29/05/2012NSW Export Lab Event - Wonderful Indonesia
- 01/06/2012Manufacturers Operating in a Global Environment
- 22/05/2012CeBIT Australia 2012
- 22/05/2012Hunter Defence Conference
- 05/06/2012Australia Arab Business Forum and Expo
- 14/05/2012Science & Research Breakfast Seminar
- 22/05/2012CeBIT Australia 2012