Export Growth Hub

The expertise and tools you need under one roof – practical, tailored and cost-effective.

Global markets are more complex and volatile than ever. Regulations shift quickly. Supply chains evolve. New competitors emerge overnight. For SMEs, the challenge isn’t ambition – it’s access to insights to make informed decisions and take innovative actions, having the support to navigate foreign regulations, and finding partners with shared value and interests.

Export Growth Hub gives Australian SMEs a single, trusted gateway to trade support services to ensure you secure value and purpose-built support. Whether you need help preparing export documents, undertaking market research and analytics, navigating regulatory approvals, managing logistics, or establishing a presence overseas, we can provide the practical support you need to move forward with confidence.

This is export capability simplified – aligned to your business ambition and resources.

How it Works

We start by listening and working with you to identify your true priorities. This takes the guesswork out early, ensuring your investment goes into the right things, not the costly wrong ones. We then do the work, including as required with the assistance of technical specialists from our global network.

1. Essential Services

For SMEs needing practical, targeted support to get export ready or enter a new market.

  • Export strategy development
  • Market studies and opportunity scanning
  • Regulation guides
  • Export documentation support (certificates, declarations, compliance paperwork)
  • One-on-one advisory sessions
  • Introductions to logistics, shipping, and warehousing providers
  • Guidance on finance options and export-related funding pathways
  • High-level advice on foreign taxation requirements (e.g. VAT, GST equivalents)

Ideal for: early-stage exporters or SMEs preparing for their first international steps.

2. Enhanced Services

For SMEs requiring deeper analysis, specialised compliance support, or multi market planning.

  • Compliance assistance, including:
    • GACC registration and certification (China)
    • US FDA processes (facility registration, product listing, labelling guidance)
  • Competitor and market segmentation analysis
  • Multi-market strategy development
  • Risk assessments and mitigation planning
  • Filing for intellectual property protection (in partnership with IP specialists)
  • Detailed guidance on foreign taxation obligations (e.g. VAT registration, thresholds, reporting)
  • Advice on enterprise wide software solutions to support export operations (ERP, CRM, traceability systems)

Ideal for: growing exporters entering regulated markets or high-value sectors.

3. Advanced Services

For SMEs ready to scale, diversify, or establish a presence overseas.

  • Establishing an in market presence
  • Partner and distributor identification
  • Trade mission preparation, participation support, and follow up
  • In market due diligence
  • Tailored multi market expansion roadmaps
  • Support with investment attraction and government programs
  • End-to-end logistics and supply chain optimisation advice
  • Integration of enterprise wide digital systems to support global operations

Ideal for: ambitious SMEs expanding into multiple markets or building long-term global capability.

Delivered by Experts – and our Strategic Partners

To ensure the highest quality support, certain services may be delivered by our strategic partners and affiliates in Australia or overseas. These partners are selected for their expertise, capability, and alignment with our service standards. Where partners are involved, you will always be informed.

Research and Analytics

Marketing

Tax

Finance

Logistics

Regulation

EMDG

Traceability

Are You Ready to Grow Your Global Footprint?

Whether you’re preparing your first shipment, navigating complex regulatory systems, or establishing a presence overseas, the Export Growth Hub gives you the clarity, capability, and confidence to succeed in global markets.

Contact us via info@export.org.au. Initial consultation is free.

Pricing

All services are delivered on a fee-for-service basis, with pricing aligned to:

  • Complexity of the task
  • Depth of research required
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Number of markets involved
  • Level of advisor or partner involvement

This ensures you only pay for the value you need – and can scale support as your export journey evolves.

Terms & Conditions

1. Fee-for-Service Basis

All services are delivered on a fee-for-service basis. Pricing is determined by the complexity, scope, and requirements of each engagement.

2. Tailored Deliverables

Deliverables rely on the accuracy and completeness of information provided by the client. Where information is limited, outputs will be based on best available public sources.

3. Scope of Work

Each service is delivered according to an agreed scope. Additional work or expanded scope will be quoted separately.

4. Advisory Services

Advisory sessions must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

5. External Dependencies

Some services rely on third party information or regulatory agencies. Timelines may vary based on external responsiveness.

6. Strategic Partners and Affiliates

Certain services may be delivered by strategic partners or affiliates in Australia or overseas. Clients will be informed where partners are involved.

7. Regulatory Support

Support for GACC, FDA, and other regulatory processes is advisory in nature. Final approval decisions rest with the relevant authority.

8. Intellectual Property

Support IP assistance is provided in partnership with qualified specialists. Final filings and outcomes remain the responsibility of the relevant authority.

9. In-Market Presence Support

Support for establishing an overseas presence is subject to local laws, partner availability, and due diligence requirements.

10. No Guarantee of Commercial Outcomes

All advice supports decision-making but does not guarantee export success, regulatory approval, or commercial performance.

11. Payment & Cancellation

Fees are payable in advance unless otherwise agreed. Cancellations may incur fees depending on work already undertaken.

12. Confidentiality

All client information is treated as confidential and used solely for delivering the agreed services.

13. Amendments

Terms & Conditions may be updated from time to time. Clients will be notified of material changes.

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