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The Australian Institute of Export would like to thank the generous support of all our sponsors. Our sponsor’s commitment to the Premier's NSW Export Awards allows us to recognise the export excellence within our community.
Austrade
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government’s trade and investment development agency. Austrade assists Australian businesses contribute to national prosperity by succeeding in trade and investment, internationally, and promoting and supporting productive foreign investment into Australia. Our global network operates in more than 100 locations in more than 55 countries. Across Australia, Austrade operates 18 offices and a network of 50 TradeStart offices offering practical advice, market intelligence and ongoing support (including financial) to both new exporters and established Australian businesses looking to develop international export markets.
To find out more visit www.austrade.gov.au or call 13 28 78 or email infor@austrade.gov.au.
Australian and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
Our goal is to become a super regional bank, with 20% of revenues generated from our Asian businesses by 2012. The reason we are investing in Asia is because Australia and New Zealand are so important to us – a large number of our companies’ customers, competitors, investors and suppliers now come from this region.
ANZ is the only Australian bank to have lead managed in Asia $6 billion of capital for premier Australian companies such as Woodside, Woolworths, Wesfarmers and Fosters, in 2009. Our global Trade and Supply Chain business provides financing and risk management solutions to enable our clients to effectively manage their domestic and cross-border trade flows.
Call us to talk about your trade and supply chain requirements at our Trade Finance Desk on 1300 ANZ 4 TRADE (1300 269 487), or visit us at www.anz.com/Trade_Finance.
Australia Post
Australia Post is a proud member of the export community and sponsor of 2010 Premier's NSW Export Awards, Small Business category. Australia Post is continually working to assist Australia’s small and medium sized businesses to improve their ability to compete in today’s cost-conscious marketplace, providing convenient, reliable, affordable international delivery.
We understand that a huge business cost for exporters lies in fulfilling orders and sending deliveries around the globe. By accessing the world's largest delivery networks extending throughout 200 countries and territories , Post brings a range of products and services designed specifically to meet the changing needs of Australian exporters. Our products range includes Airmail, Registered Post International, Express Post International and Express Courier International. Each of our products provide unique features to accommodate the varied requirements of exporting businesses.
Using Australia Post to send parcels overseas is now even easier, with the launch of a new online service, Click and Send. Click and Send means you can pay postage online using a credit card or an account, fill out the relevant details and have a courier (metropolitan areas) collect the item without leaving the office. In addition to cost savings and convenience, Australia Post is committed to delivering on rigorous international reliability standards.
To learn more about reducing international delivery costs and the convenience of our online developments, visit: www.auspost.com.au/clickandsend/ or call 13 11 18.
Casella Wines
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Casella Wines shot to the forefront of the export arena in mid 2000 with the hugely successful brand [yellow tail]®. Based in the Riverina and operating as a winery since 1969, Casella Wines has achieved remarkable success in the Export market and is now a key player in Europe, Asia, the UK, USA and Canada. Domestically [yellow tail] has been just as successful on home turf. The [yellow tail]® brand has become the most successful launch of an Australian wine brand in the history of the Australian wine industry. State of the art vineyards and wine production together with a solid infrastructure has allowed Casella Wines to maintain key markets and develop growing markets. Casella Wines was inducted into Australia’s Export Hall of Fame in 2005 after winning both the NSW and National award on three occasions.
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Dynamic Export Magazine
Dynamic Export online provides timely global trade news alongside timeless business advice for potential, new and established exporters. Covering financial and legal
issues, from exporters seeking capital to those looking to protect their intellectual property, as well as market development and growth strategy topics to ensure exporters find the right people in the right markets. Visitors can expect daily news on international events as well as a range of accessible information, including government support and resources, case studies of successful exporters, and country and industry profiles for small and medium business looking to enter specific markets. The website is an invaluable resource for any business after practical, relevant information to become a global player.
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Export Finance and Insurance Corporation
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EFIC provides finance and insurance solutions to help eligible Australian exporters overcome financial barriers when expanding overseas. As the Australian government’s export credit agency, EFIC helps successful businesses to win, finance and protect export trade or overseas investment where their bank is unable to provide all the support they need. EFIC has assisted Australian exporters through more than 50 years of market challenges and our sponsorship of the Small to Medium Services Award reflects our continuing commitment to helping small and medium-sized exporters succeed in competitive international markets. For more information on how EFIC can help your export business, call us on 1800 093 724 or visit www.efic.gov.au
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HSBC Bank Australia Limited
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In Australia, the HSBC Group offers an extensive range of financial services through a network of 35 branches and offices. Financial services include personal and corporate banking, trade and export finance, debtor finance, treasury and financial markets, project finance and securities custody. HSBC's Global Banking and Commercial Banking are well placed to meet the needs of both domestic and international companies. With dedicated customer relationship teams in five states HSBC is able to provide innovative solutions that integrate electronic banking, risk management, international trade and payments and cash management, as well providing a comprehensive range of credit facilities. With its unrivalled international presence, HSBC is well positioned to facilitate and finance the world's primary trade flows through our capabilities in information sourcing, debtor finance, medium-term structured trade finance and general trade expertise. Headquartered in London, the HSBC Group is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. The Group has more than 8,500 offices in 86 countries and territories.
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Hunt & Hunt
Hunt & Hunt is a national law firm and a successful exporter of legal services for Australian exporters and importers. The firm provides commercial, contract, and joint venture advice, assistance with establishing off-shore offices, advice on corporate structures and customs issues, together with dispute resolution services.
Hunt & Hunt is one of 8 Australian law firms with a licence to practice in China, having established its Shanghai office 10 years ago. Hunt & Hunt is the Australian member of Interlaw, an international association of lawyers, enabling it to provide access to legal services for exporters in over 130 major cities around the world.
Hunt & Hunt Partner Jim Harrowell is a member of the Chinese CIETAC Arbitration Commission and the Shanghai Arbitration Commission and the President of the Australia China Business Council in New South Wales.
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Industry and Investment NSW
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The Department of State and Regional Development is now part of Industry & Investment NSW, which has been established to assist in building a diversified State economy that creates jobs. Industry & Investment NSW works to attract investment to NSW and support innovative, sustainable and globally competitive businesses, industries and sectors. It provides business assistance and advice, strong technical knowledge and scientific capabilities. By integrating the services of the department’s partner agencies, such as the Department of Primary Industries and Screen NSW, the department now have a stronger capacity to support NSW industry and businesses in creating jobs and leveraging investment. The department’s International Markets and Trade division provides advice and support to NSW exporters to build export capabilities; supports a proactive program of trade events and missions; incoming trade and investment delegations and Government to Government ministerial activities. The division also manages the NSW Government’s international business offices in China, India and the United Arab Emirates. For more information visit www.business.nsw.gov.au.
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Sydney Morning Herald
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The Sydney Morning Herald offers independence, authority, integrity, quality and an inquiring, committed readership. Its news pages, analysis and commentary set the
standard for journalist excellence, involving the questioning reader in the affairs of Sydney, Australia and the world. The paper features a wide number of weekly and daily sections, attractively designed and targeted at contemporary audiences. From food to fashion, from real estate to racing, our modern sections deliver specialised
information amid vibrant pages boasting world-class design.
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Sydney Ports
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Sydney Ports Corporation is the leader of world class, efficient, sustainable ports and logistics networks. As the owner and manager of the ports in Sydney Harbour and Botany, one of Sydney Ports' key roles is to facilitate trade by providing competitive advantage to exporters and the port related supply chain. They do this by working closely with port users to encourage the increased use of rail and improve efficiencies in the transport chain to ensure your product reaches the port ready for shipment to overseas markets. Sydney's ports play a major role in Australia's international gateway to seaborne trade with over 30 shipping lines servicing over 150 sailings a month to and from over 170 overseas destinations, ensuring we are export ready.
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NSW Business Chamber
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NSW Business Chamber is one of Australia’s largest business support groups, helping over 22,000 businesses each year. Founded in 1825, we've worked with thousands of businesses, from sole traders to large corporates, developing into a leading business solution provider and lobbyist with tremendous strengths in workplace management, OHS, IR HR, international trade, and improving business performance. Independent and non-government, NSW Business Chamber represents the needs of business at a local, state and federal level, lobbying governments and authorities to create a better environment to do business in. To find out more call us on 13 26 96 or visit www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au.
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Qantas Freight
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Qantas has been carrying freight since its inaugural service in 1922. Today, Qantas Freight is the largest airfreight operator in Australia and offers a range of uncomplicated products and services to help NSW exporters get their goods to market in the quickest possible time and in the best possible condition. Qantas Freight markets the freight capacity of all Qantas and Jetstar international passenger aircraft and a fleet of Boeing 747 and 767 freighter aircraft. Scheduled services and freighter charters for customers needing to move large volumes of a single commodity or equipment for special events are offered across an extensive network covering the Pacific, Asia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. And with Qantas Freight's e-business solutions, registered customers can track their shipment as it makes its way around the world. Discover how Qantas Freight can help your business by calling 1300 FREIGHT or visiting www.qantasfreight.com.