2013 FLEX Global Business Events Program confirmed

YOUR NETWORK, SHARED KNOWLEDGE, YOUR FUTURE

FLEX meetings are designed to be interactive and informal and they are the only place for professional networking with other global companies.

Forums are held each month with your peers and discuss critical issues relating to your business. Industry experts are on hand to lead the discussion and provide you with the answers you are looking for.

In 2013 the Export Council of Australia’s FLEX program has been designed by our members from across Australia and the various topics will fall under three main subject areas – Marketing, Risk & Offshore Expansion.

Please join us in 2013 and benefit from expert advice and shared peer experiences.

MARKETING ESSENTIALS FOR TAKING THE WORLD BY STORM

Milan Kundera wrote, “Business has only two functions – marketing and innovation.”  In today’s fast-paced, digitally-focussed world, marketing and innovation are almost synonyms, and that is both exciting and just a little scary.

In our first FLEx series of 2013, we will focus on some of the most important aspects of marketing as part of export strategy.  We’ll attempt to demystify the marketing machine while offering practical hints for success.

The new marketing mix

With the current emphasis on the so-called “new” media, one can be forgiven for thinking that only digital marketing matters, but is this really the case?  Our guest expert will examine the need for including the more traditional marketing elements in a successful marketing plan and give advice on the right marketing mix for your business.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 7th March
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 6th March
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 7th March
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Social media – hype or real marketing tools?

We’re all familiar with the major social media channels, but what is their value when it comes to marketing your business overseas?  Is it enough to just have a LinkedIn profile or a Facebook page?  Join us for a lively discussion on the importance and effective use of social media.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 4th April
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 3rd April
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 4th April
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Websites for export success

Is your website doing your business more harm than good?  This session will highlight the key elements of a good international website, while examining the pitfalls of an ineffective one.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 2nd May
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 1st May
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 2nd May
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Perth, WA
Date: Wednesday 1st May
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: CCI Boardroom, Level 4, 180 Hay Street, East Perth Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Ian Whitaker @ Ian.Whitaker@cciwa.com

Maximising your trade show investment

Trade show participation is an expensive exercise, both in dollar and resource terms.  It is vitally important that you make the most of every trade show at which you exhibit or that you attend.  This session will give you practical information on how to choose a trade show, how to plan and execute your show stand, how to maximise your exposure, and how to effectively use your trade show time.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 6th June
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 5th June
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 6th June
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Perth, WA
Date: Wednesday 5th June
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: CCI Boardroom, Level 4, 180 Hay Street, East Perth Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Ian Whitaker @ Ian.Whitaker@cciwa.com

Adelaide, SA
Date: Thursday 4th April
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Hunt & Hunt Boardroom, Level 10, 400 King Street, Adelaide, SA
RSVP: Bob Shepard @ bobshepard@export.org.au

CROSSING THE T’s & DOTTING THE I’s

Your export success hinges on your doing your homework.  No matter how good your product or service, your business will fail if you don’t have sound business practices in place. This FLEx series focuses on the basics and getting them right.

International trade law refresher

What is International Trade Law?  And how does it impact your overseas business?  Our guest expert will talk you through the basics and leave you with a checklist of information to help smooth your path through the minefield of trade law.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 4th July
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 3rd July
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 4th July
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Adelaide, SA
Date: Thursday 2nd May
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Hunt & Hunt Boardroom, Level 10, 400 King Street, Adelaide, SA
RSVP: Bob Shepard @ bobshepard@export.org.aupard@export.org.au

Contracting for international success

Your contract with a customer lays the groundwork for any future business relationship.  It is vital that when negotiating a contract you get it right, particularly when conducting business internationally.  This session will cover the key elements of contracting, with the emphasis on international transactions.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 1st August
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 31st August
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 1st August
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Perth, WA
Date: Wednesday 5th June
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: CCI Boardroom, Level 4, 180 Hay Street, East Perth Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Ian Whitaker @ Ian.Whitaker@cciwa.com

Adelaide, SA
Date: Thursday 6th June
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Hunt & Hunt Boardroom, Level 10, 400 King Street, Adelaide, SA
RSVP: Bob Shepard @ bobshepard@export.org.au

Office, subsidiary, distribution agreement, joint venture?  Finding the correct path to international expansion for YOUR business

Starting with the definitions of different business models and moving onto the practical implications of how you then action your offshore expansion, this session will leave you with a clear idea of which is the correct path for your global business expansion.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 5th September
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 4th September
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 5th September
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Perth, WA
Date: Wednesday 4th September
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: CCI Boardroom, Level 4, 180 Hay Street, East Perth Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Ian Whitaker @ Ian.Whitaker@cciwa.com

Adelaide, SA
Date: Thursday 4th July
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Hunt & Hunt Boardroom, Level 10, 400 King Street, Adelaide, SA
RSVP: Bob Shepard @ bobshepard@export.org.au

Setting up overseas – dos & don’ts for success

We will touch on the most important aspects of setting up an international operation – from renting office space to employment regulations, from local legislation to banking requirements and transfer pricing.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 3rd October
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 2nd October
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 3rd October
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Adelaide, SA
Date: Thursday 1st August
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Hunt & Hunt Boardroom, Level 10, 400 King Street, Adelaide, SA
RSVP: Bob Shepard @ bobshepard@export.org.au

International tax structures – the basics

Every jurisdiction has its own tax laws and these will have a serious impact on your overseas business operations, particularly if you don’t do the right thing!  Throw the ATO into the mix and you have a recipe for a potential disaster.  Join us as we attempt to untangle the web that is international tax to leave you with a checklist for getting it right.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 7th November
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 6th November
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 7th November
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Perth, WA
Date: Wednesday 6th November
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: CCI Boardroom, Level 4, 180 Hay Street, East Perth Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Ian Whitaker @ Ian.Whitaker@cciwa.com

Adelaide, SA
Date: Thursday 1st August
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Hunt & Hunt Boardroom, Level 10, 400 King Street, Adelaide, SA
RSVP: Bob Shepard @ bobshepard@export.org.au

Quarantine & Customs matter!  Find out how to stay on the right side of these important Government agencies

Whether exporting or importing, customs and quarantine play an important part in your international business.  Find out how to make Customs and AQIS your allies.

Event Details

Melbourne, VIC
Date: Thursday 5th December
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Servcorp, Boardroom, Level 18, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.
RSVP: Collins Rex @ collinsrex@export.org.au

Logan, QLD
Date: Wednesday 4th December
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Venue: Springwood Towers Hotel, 9 Murrajong Rd, Springwood
RSVP: Lisa McAuley @ lisamcauley@export.org.au

Moreton Bay, QLD
Date: Thursday 5th December
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Road & Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs
RSVP: Brian Nooney @ Brian.nooney@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

EXPORT BASICS WEBINAR SERIES

If you’re thinking of exporting or just starting out, or you just need an export refresher, our export basics webinar series will provide a wealth of information. Topics will include:

WHO's WHO IN THE EXPORT ZOO?

From Austrade & EFIC to AusIndustry, from AIG to the State Chambers of Commerce & State Government Departments, we untangle the web of whose who and what they can do to assist your international business growth. 

Event Details

Date: 28 March 2013
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Location: Remote access via GoTo Webinar
RSVP: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/239939239

Grants & assistance packages

Find out what’s available & how you can get your share.

Event Details

Date: 30 May 2013
Time: 8.00-9.00am
Location: Remote access via GoTo Webinar
RSVP: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/786992583

For further information, please contact the Export Council of Australia’s head office:
Export Council of AustraliaE: info@export.org.au
W: www.export.org.au