Creating an export plan
Exporting: the basics
Your export plan
Your export plan will help you define your export goals and the resources you need to meet them. It should answer the following questions:
- What products do I intend to export?
- What are my competitive strengths and weaknesses?
- What are my target markets?
- What marketing strategies will I use to reach these markets?
- What are the timeframes involved?
- How much money do I need to finance export activity?
- What regulations are involved?
- What import duties, taxes and other costs are involved?
For help with your export plan, email Trade and Investment Queensland or phone (07) 3224 4035. Your local export advisor can help you with your planning. You can also learn more about creating an export plan on the Australian Government's business website.
An export plan should be part of your overall business plan.
Business and Industry Transformation Incentives
The Queensland Government's Business and Industry Transformation Incentives are available for approved projects that support exporting for growth. Funds can be provided for up to 50% of the cost of eligible activities. Find out how the Business and Industry Transformation Incentives can help your business.
Market research
This involves researching import duties, regulations, exchange rates, distribution channels, market size and growth, competition, demographics and local production.
Your research should include descriptions about types of buyers and how they negotiate, and cultural factors in business dealings. This information helps you understand how a market operates.
Trade and Investment Queensland provides Queensland businesses with exporting advice and can help you access information about your target market.
Read our market research guide for more information on how to research potential export markets.
