Articles — Exporter Magazine
World Wide Access was founded by Paul Grey with the sole purpose of reinventing exporting for products-focused Kiwi businesses, initially targeting the US. SEE THE CLOSE UP STORY http://tvnz.co.nz/close-up/auckland-exporter-thinking-big-video-4942646
Large offshore projects are the core business of a small, but growing export finance specialist – and its directors are passionate about helping New Zealand’s export efforts.
Major disruptions caused by the Rena grounding and Port of Auckland strikes have resulted in challenging times for the shipping lines and for exporters. But somehow they’ve managed to cope.
For Kiwi firms looking to grow their business offshore there is no shortage of courses and experts to help them speed up the process.
Phytomed Medicinal Herbs has invested long and hard to ensure its products meet all regulatory requirements in overseas markets. Now it’s payback time.
Two years after two significant FTAs came into force, Cameron Gordon reviews the Malaysian export opportunity for New Zealand’s food and beverage exporters.
In 2010 the New Zealand Government made two significant public statements about the importance of the Malaysian economy to New Zealand – firstly in January with the entry into force of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) and secondly, in August, with the entry into force of the New Zealand-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS
Despite operating in one of the most difficult economic climates in living memory, many New Zealand companies are performing exceptionally well in international markets. The 2012 New Zealand International Business Awards pays tribute to the work of these outstanding firms and the ambitious individuals who drive them.
The road to export markets is fraught with potential legal potholes, from distribution contracts to IP protection, local rules and regulations to dispute resolution. Mary MacKinven went in search of some legal advice. In business there’s no such thing as risk elimination – just risk management, points out senior associate at James and Wells lawyers, Gus Hazel.
The floods have gone, some distribution challenges still remain, and Thailand holds a great deal of promise for New Zealand’s food and beverage exporters. In recent months, Thailand’s plight in coping with the serious flooding that submerged much of Bangkok, forcing businesses to evacuate the city and blocking off major access routes, was followed with anxiety across the globe.
Dissatisfied at the bottom of the food chain farming the land, Keith Palmer, CEO of Wakatu Incorporation, talks about his organisation’s rapid rise to become an international R&D marketing company. Wakatu is founded on a wealth of history. Covering the top of the South Island, the organisation’s 3000 owners descend from the original Maori landowners of the Nelson, Tasman, and Golden Bay regions.
July 1, 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of Hong Kong becoming a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. So how is the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ concept playing out in the 21st century? Most importantly, what opportunities does the region offer for New Zealand’s exporters? Glenn Baker went to ‘Asia’s World City’ for some answers. N othing quite prepares you for Hong Kong.
Hedging is a common way for export companies to iron out any fluctuations in the foreign currencies they trade in. Yoke Har Lee has more. Exporters thinking about beating the foreign exchange market with their hedging stunts can forget about this risky pursuit. Small and medium-sized enterprises stand little chance of beating a market that is both complex and whimsical.
Recent announcements from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) that it is in the process of upgrading its payments systems to make it easier to clear RMB across its borders, suggests that this is yet another move towards the internationalisation of the Renminbi (RMB), says HSBC.
New Zealand food and beverage manufacturers can now utilise the FoodBowl – a purpose-built, state-of-the-art plant designed for short-run, pilot scale processing of products for in-market testing. For exporters, it could be just what they need to extend their reach to new markets.
A useful guide for exporters daunted by the intellectual property minefield. The business world is littered with tales of stolen ideas and brilliant designs dropped because they were too futuristic to attract support.
The recent grounding of the container ship Rena has highlighted the importance of having a watertight marine cargo insurance policy. There are associated lessons for everyone involved in the seafreight insurance industry.
In what could never be described as a typical export scenario, Tony Woods is applying his renewable energy expertise in some of the world’s most dangerous environments. Now he’s powering up Afghanistan from Timaru.
The New Zealand School of Export is celebrating five years of operation, which prompted Exporter magazine to catch up with the School’s director and founder Romuald Rudzki. E: The five year milestone is a good opportunity to look back and reflect. What, for you, have been the standout moments from those years?
Tracing the history of Neudorf Vineyards, its journey to overseas markets, and some of the lessons learnt along the way. In 1978 two adventurous spirits decided to opt out of the mainstream and be amongst the first to produce a world-class wine in a country known for its sheep, beef and pinus radiata. Tim and Judy Finn had enjoyed successful careers; Tim in the area of animal behaviour and Judy at the iconic National Radio.
So you have a product or service you think the world will buy? But you’re a bit in the dark as to how, or where to get started? Best you step back and identify your market first. Better still, read this guide and see what else you should be doing first – if, indeed, you’re ready at all. T ake a deep breath. This could be an information overload.
