Understanding the Risks of Importing and Exporting

Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

There are a number of important considerations to work through before you start importing or exporting, especially those that can help you minimise the potential risks of trading internationally. This workshop will guide you through a pre-planning checklist of what you'll need to consider (including the required registrations) before you start trading with international markets.

This topic covers:

• An overview of basic steps to lower your risk when importing and exporting 
• Preparing costings and assessing viability and feasibility for your concept
• Understanding international banking, finance, logistics and Incoterms
• Financial support options available from the federal government

This session is for business owners considering importing or exporting or existing business owners that import or export and would like a refresher.

The facilitator of this topic, Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) is a not-for-profit community based organisation established in 1994 to assist in the growth and development of small businesses.

Important booking information

Got a query? Check our Workshop Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch with us at workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au. 

Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking from the update order button on your order confirmation email. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Additional information for workshops

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au or call 133 140.