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The following websites provide information related to gaining financial assistance when exporting. Take the time to visit any that you feel are relevant to your situation.

What type of funding do I need to begin exporting?

Check out the websites of the major banks and look for services for exporters. Many of the websites also have good guides and manuals on export finance:

• ANZ - Has an Export eBook which has very useful information.

• Commonwealth Bank of Australia - Offers an Exporters Handbook which you can download in PDF format.

• National Australia Bank - The NAB produces the publication 'Finance of International Trade' which covers payments, export financing and foreign exchange.

• Westpac - Has a publication 'Exporting for Small Businesses', which you can download as a PDF file and select 'Export services' from 'International' in the Main menu.

Which agencies can help finance my export business?

• Government Export Agencies brochure - A guide to Australian government support.

• Australian Government Portal - Provides a good entry point for government agencies offering financial support for business development and export marketing. Most state and territory governments offer financial support programs - check their websites.

• Ausindustry - Offers a range of grant programs that can help your business in its formative stages - one scheme is 'Commercial Ready', which supports innovation and its commercialisation.

What other financial techniques do I need to know about?

• Atradius - A major credit insurer with Australian operations.

• QBE - Offers credit insurance.

Factoring companies offer a range of services by discounting current receivables to provide cash for business expansion, particularly for new exporters. Learn more about factoring at www.factors-chain.com and www.bcfg.com.au.