Expanding your market can bring enormous benefits to your business, but successful exporting doesn't happen by accident - it needs careful planning and commitment.

• Develop an export plan
  Once you've decided to sell your products overseas you need to develop an export plan.

• Customs requirements for exports
  Exporting of goods from Australia is controlled by the Australian Customs Service (Customs).

• Quarantine controls on exports
  Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) regulates the export of food, live animals, animal products, fish, aquatic products, plants and grains.

• Financial assistance for exporters
  Promoting your product overseas is a costly exercise, however you may be eligible for assistance to help with the cost of developing your new overseas markets.

• Information on exporting
  There are a number of federal and state based resources available to help you get started with exporting.

• Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
  There may be opportunities for Australian businesses to tender for work overseas, with the help of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

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