Topic “Yoke Har Lee” — Exporter Magazine

The Chinese IP system has made great strides in recent years, thanks to Government investment. But you still need to be on your guard to protect your patents and trademarks.

Looking to grow your export business but cashflow won’t allow it? Want to make overseas payments less risky?

Exporter covers off on some key export finance issues.

Surprisingly, many companies do not have a coherent IP strategy. A strategic IP plan can help an export firm unlock the true value of its assets and protect both brand and products in offshore markets. By Yoke Har Lee.

Rising freight rates, slow steaming, seasonal capacity restraints and a number of other issues are forcing export firms to plan their shipping requirements well in advance.

Kiwi companies are known for their innovation, but many let themselves down when it comes to internationalising their knowledge. Exporter looks at the IP issues to consider before entering overseas markets.

Funding trade deals and ensuring buyer payments are always a major concern for Kiwi exporters. Exporter reports on the latest trends in risk minimisation
and other trade finance matters.

For Kiwi firms looking to grow their business offshore there is no shortage of courses and experts to help them speed up the process.

Exporters can free up cashflow by tapping into various trade finance tools provided by the banks and other lending institutions. From the time of the ancient Babylonians, promissory notes or the ‘promise to pay’ has been a powerful tool for leveraging cashflow. New Zealand exporters can free up vital cashflow for their business by tapping into various forms of trade finance tools offered by the banks and other lending institutions.