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Looking for help and information? Please see the following links for some great information.
Austrade
Australia's trade development organization. With offices in 65 countries and 18 points of presence in the US Austrade can assist Australian companies with export advice and US companies with client matching. Austrade has an office in Seattle which can provide export assistance to Australian companies. Click here for contact information.
Australian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (AEEMA)
Australia's premier trade organization supporting the electronics industry.
ANZA Technology Network
ANZA Technology Network is the leading independent organization connecting the Australian, New Zealand and US technology sectors. Through its Gateway to the US Program ANZA has assisted over 175 Australian and New Zealand technology companies as they enter the US market - more than any other non-government organization.
ANZA Tech just completed their annual conference. It was a great event with a number of great Australian technology companies presenting themselves. Check here to see what you missed and what 2007 is likely to look like.
Plug and Play Real Estate
While not a Seattle enterprise the Plug and Play Real Estate company is a great friend to Australian companies, having sponsored the ANZA Technology Network 2006 Conference. It's a great facility and the staff is fantastic.
PlugandPlayRealEstate.com is proud to offer to entrepreneurs and start up technology companies a fun, productive, and creative work environment. We provide ready-to-move-in office space at flexible leases.
PlugandPlayRealEstate.com is proud to offer the VC and investor community the opportunity to have a first look into start up companies for investments, as well as a great work environment for their own start up companies.
Invest Australia
Invest Australia (IA) offers assistance to American companies in establishing a presence in Australia. Looking to open a branch in Asia/Pacific then be sure to evaluate Australia.
Invest Victoria
Invest Victoria has an office in San Francisco, New York and Chicago. They offer great services to Vitoria based companies as wel as the opportunity to use their office for a few weeks as a place to use your computer and make phone calls.
Also, check out the new Victoria Fast Track program here.
Guide to Import/Export
Review these three eBooks for great information on import and export:
US Department of Commerce Export Assistance
The US Department of Commerce assists US companies with exports all over the world.
Consultants Exchange
Consultants Exchange is an international contractor management company with operations and offices on five continents serving thousands of independent consultants who offer their services as freelance contractors to commerce, industry and Government. Consultants Exchange provides contractor support services for independent contractors. Contract professionals use Consultants Exchange's services to get back office support, minimize their taxes, reduce their administration and compliance, obtain expense reimbursements, and access portable health benefits and a 401k (US self and company funded retirement) plan. If you are considering a US presence then this is a company you must check out. Their US headquarters is in Seattle (Mercer Island).
JEKM Enterprises
JEKM Enterprises doesn't just offer advice or cheap company registration services. Rather JEKM acts as a hands-on partner directed at building your business and geographic growth the way you want it and according to your budgets. Located in Redmond they can help you establish your business presence in the US.
Pacific Northwest Advisors (PNWA)
PNWA is an international network of experienced and trusted business professionals. Most of us have over 25 years of international experience. Such extensive experience across industries and regions allows them to develop and implement creative and profitable strategies and solutions for their clients.
P'Chelle International
Located in the Tri-Cities area in South Central Washington P'Chelle offers marketing consulting services and the principal conducts a well attended trade promotion event in early fall.
Other Information Resources
Articles
LookSmart's FindArticles - Growing the export community: Austrade chief economist Tim Harcourt looks at what needs to be addressed in order to double the number of Australian exporters by 2006 - Comment
Business Asia, Sept, 2002, by Tim Harcourt
LookSmart's FindArticles - Austrade gears up for continued improvement in export values; Austrade's chief economist, Tim Harcourt has used an analogy to help Australia's general public understand exports, comparing the sector with the animation blockbuster 'The Incredibles'
Business Asia, March, 2005
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