What The Current US-China Trade War Could Mean for Your Business
“The bell on a tiger’s neck can only be untied by the person who tied it.” – China’s Ministry of Commerce Tensions between the US and China are escalating once again. Both countries have recently imposed steep tariffs on each other’s imports — in some cases, as high as 125%, with certain Chinese goods now […]
Why April 2 Wasn’t a Shock — If You’ve Been Paying Attention
When President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on 2 April 2025, markets reeled. Stock indices nosedived. Trading partners scrambled. Global supply chains, already strained, shuddered under the weight of uncertainty. It felt like a rupture, a radical shift in the rules of global trade. But in reality, this is just the latest chapter in a […]
Are Manual Processes Killing Your Supply Chain? Here’s What to Do Instead
The Hidden Cost of Manual Data Entry Manual order processing, inventory updates, and data reconciliation are time-consuming and error-prone. These inefficiencies add up: Every year, supply chain inefficiencies cost businesses millions. 50% of these inefficiencies are caused by manual processes. It’s the classic horror story: An urgent order gets emailed to a supplier, but the […]
Why Investing in Your Brand and Marketing Assets is Essential for International Expansion
When companies scale internationally, finding the right channel partners is a big milestone. But once you’ve secured them, the next challenge is equipping them with the tools they need to market and sell your products effectively. Pricing books, ordering processes, and supply chain logistics are important, but increasingly, we’re seeing that having high-quality marketing assets […]
Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs: Strategies to Protect Your Business in a Shifting Trade Landscape
Table of Contents Trump’s intentions are clear… but, how quickly can he move? If tariff hikes become reality, what can we do? Bring supply close to the market and avoid tariffs Target Different Markets Diversify Your Supply Chain Strategic Stockpiling Reevaltuate Your Product Pricing Strategy Deploy Tariff Mitigation Strategies Review Contracts and Terms with US […]
What’s at Stake for Global Trade in the 2024 U.S. Election?
The upcoming U.S. election isn’t just a simple domestic issue; it could have wide-ranging effects on world trade. Rules on international economic relations, particularly with large players like China and the EU, as well as key trading partners such as Australia, could be dictated by policy from Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. Donald Trump: Will […]
How to Export Food Products from Australia: A Comprehensive Guide
Table of Contents Understand Export Requirements Research the Market Ensure Compliance and Sustainability Utilize Support and Resources Are you an Australian food manufacturer looking to expand your business internationally? There are almost endless opportunities for international expansion – the world loves Aussie food – but there are also plenty of hoops to jump through regarding […]
Simplifying trade: How Australian exporters will benefit from the Australian budget
International business isn’t usually a big vote-winner when it comes to Australian Federal elections and so measures to make life easier for businesses operating cross-border tend to get overlooked. So you might be surprised to learn that the 2024-25 Australian Budget introduces some significant measures to simplify trade, which will benefit manufacturers and exporters alike. […]
Decoding Pricing Strategies: The Power of the Price Visualiser in International Markets
Pricing Variables As you price your product, how much you charge depends on how much profit you need to make. If you want to set a price which lets you make money, you’ll need to capture all of your costs. This is critical to making any new product or market entry profitable, particularly in international […]
Changes to China’s Corporate Social Credit System: How could this impact your business?
The 2023 Government Work Report, released earlier this month of March 2023, has proposed to further “improve the social credit system”, bridging gaps in its implementation, the scope of data collected, and adjusting penalties for ‘good’ and ‘bad’ credit ratings. This may come with a higher risk of consequences for non-compliant business-owners and stakeholders, with […]
