Export Ready Workshop – 2-Day In-Person Program

Are you looking to get your business export ready?  

Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop designed specifically for businesses looking to enter international markets.  

This two-day, in-person workshop will equip you with the essential skills, insights and resources needed to start selling your goods or services overseas. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with experienced exporters, trade experts and peers- building valuable networks to support your export ambitions.  

Expression of Interest

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with a turnover of under $20 million, who are seeking to become export ready. Whether you’re considering exporting for the first time or formalising an existing export plan, this workshop will give you the practical tools and expert guidance to take the next step.  

Please note:  This initiative is exclusively for Export Council of Australia (ECA) members. If you’re not yet a member, membership is free. Click here to join.  

Program Overview

Over two days, you’ll gain practical knowledge on topics such as selecting the right export market, protecting your IP, understanding logistics, payment methods, and pitching for success.  

Best of all- participation is free of charge for eligible businesses.  

Workshop Dates & Locations 

November 2026

Locations to be confirmed.

Program Outline 

Day One

8.30 – 9.00am Registrations open
9.00 – 9.15am Opening remarks
9.15 – 10.00am Session 1: Understanding the export journey
10.00 – 10.45am Session 2: Selecting an export market
10.45 – 11.00am Morning tea
11.00 – 11.15am Session 3: Government support available to exporters
11.15am – 11.45pm Session 4: Marketing, branding and establishing an online presence
11.45 – 12.30pm Session 5: Protecting your Intellectual Property
12.30 – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30 – 2.00pm Session 6: How to benefit from free trade agreements
2.00 – 2.45pm Session 7: Navigating logistics and global supply chain challenges
2.45 – 3.00pm Afternoon tea
3.00 – 3.45pm Session 8: Pitching for success

 

Day Two

8.30 – 9.00am Doors open
9.15 – 10.00am Session 9: Exporting services and their implications
10.00 – 10.45am Session 10: Mastering different cultures in doing business
10.45 -11.00am Morning tea
11.00 – 11.45am Session 11: Methods of payment and FX management
11.45 – 12.30pm Session 12: Financing your exports
12.30 – 1.30pm Lunch and networking

Additional Information 

This training activity is supported by grant funding from the Australian Government through Austrade’s Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) Program.  

Eligibility:  

  • Open to SMEs with a turnover of under $20 million 

Contact Details  

If you have any questions about this initiative, please directly contact stefanieharter@export.org.au.  

Export Ready Workshop