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The following is a list of useful websites that will help you when getting ready to export. Take the time to visit any that you feel are relevant to your situation.

• AusIndustry - Export Entry Point - An Australian site operated by the Commonwealth Government supplying information and assistance to first time exporters.

• Australian Business Limited - Offers a range of services for its members and their website has some useful tips.

• Australian Industry Group - Provides valuable exporter services.

• The Australian Institute of Export - This is a great starting point for courses and publications.

• Business.gov.au - A good portal for state and territory government export agencies.

• Department of Commerce and UNZ and Co - Provides a detailed plan for developing markets and also a basic guide for exporting.

• Department of State Development and Trade (Qld) - Queensland's export programs.

• Export61 - An Australian e-commerce site for Australian exporters. It contains some useful articles and many links for advice about exporting. The links to government agencies and chambers of commerce are excellent.

• Export SA - South Australia produces an excellent export roadmap.

• IP Australia - Information on protecting your intellectual property.

• International Trade Centre - Operated by the UN and WTO. The site has a lot of free and low cost data on international trade.

• The NSW Enterprise Workshop - Offers courses in international business.

• NSW Small Business - NSW has a similar guide at and refers you to the NSW Export Network, where you can learn from other companies.

• The State Chamber of Commerce (NSW) - Produces a Trade Handbook (also in CD ROM) which is a reference guide for companies starting off in international trade.

• Tasmanian Department of Economic Development - Offers export development services.

• VicExport - An excellent site for learning export basics, with a downloadable export handbook.

• WA Department of Industry and Resources - Offers a comprehensive online guide to export.

• WA Small Business Development Corporation - Operates a Small Business Exporters Network, which has good material on the basics of export.