Register your business for free export training

Local businesses planning or thinking about exporting are urged to register their interest in a free two-day Export Ready training program on the 6 and 7 October.

Redland City Council, in partnership with the Export Council of Australia, is calling on local businesses to take up the chance to gain practical knowledge from industry experts and Australia’s premier export peak body.

Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said taking the crucial next step towards selling goods or services into overseas markets could be an exciting and challenging experience.

“There are wonderful opportunities for growing a profitable business through exporting, but it can also be complex and confusing,” she said.

“This comprehensive two-day in-person training program will give our new export businesses insights into crucial topics for managing a successful export business.

“This includes selecting and understanding your export market, international marketing, supply chain financing, and payment systems, protecting your intellectual property and setting the right price.

“With over 60 years of experience as Australia’s peak export body, the Export Council of Australia has an extensive export network and partnerships both here in Australia and overseas.

“To be held locally, the training will provide export businesses with an introduction to this important support network.

“Confirmation of the two-day training will depend on the expression of interest from our business community,” Cr Williams said.

“Redlands Coast businesses already export an estimated $2.2 billion in products and services annually, including manufacturing exports of $765 million.

“There has also been major export growth in local transport and warehousing and education and training sectors in the past five years.

“I encourage local businesses planning on joining this local export effort not to miss this valuable training opportunity.”

To learn more and register your interest in the training program: