Category: archives

Getting Europe sorted — Exporter Magazine

If you’re British you’d be forgiven for thinking BBC Technologies has something to do with that age-old broadcasting institution. There’re probably not many Kiwis who know that the letters BBC actually stand for Blue...

Asia reality check — Exporter Magazine

If Asia is on your rader this year, then it’s important your approach to the region begins with understanding the norms of doing business in each market before you commit resources to entry. It...

Protecting our reputation — Exporter Magazine

By Rod MacKenzie. Make no mistake about it. New Zealand’s reputation as a source of safe food is heavily under threat in mainland China. It won’t take much to scupper it altogether. This isn’t...

IP enforcement in China — Exporter Magazine

By Angela Searle. The recent establishment of three specialised Intellectual Property courts in China means New Zealand companies now have enforceable protection of IP, making investment into this market more attractive.   China is...

Ambiente: a Kiwi perspective — Exporter Magazine

In February Exporter editor Glenn Baker travelled to Frankfurt, Germany, to attend Ambiente, the international trade fair for consumer goods, and caught up with some Kiwis doing business there. Ambiente, with its 4,811 exhibitors...

Bridging the gap into SE Asia — Exporter Magazine

Lee Bagshaw wants to assist early-stage and established Kiwi tech businesses raise capital and explore partnership and M&A opportunities in Southeast Asia. He explains why there’s never been a better time to do it.  With his...