Guides
Guides for importers and exporters
Worked examples, calendars and checklists for businesses with stock on the water — researched from ATO, ABF and Austrade sources and written in plain English.
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What One Container Really Costs: A Landed-Cost Walkthrough
Follow one illustrative 40-foot container from supplier quote to shelf — every cost, every payment date, the landed cost per unit and the funding gap.
1 October 2026
Negotiating Deposit Terms With Overseas Suppliers
How Australian importers negotiate smaller deposits, later balances and better payment terms with overseas factories — what to offer, what to ask and when.
1 October 2026
The Importer's Cash Cycle: From Deposit to Payment
Measure the importer's cash conversion cycle — from supplier deposit to customer payment — and the five levers that shorten it before you need to borrow more.
1 October 2026
Getting Paid by Overseas Customers: Methods Ranked
Payment in advance, letters of credit, documentary collections or open account — how Australian exporters choose the right way to be paid by overseas buyers.
1 October 2026
Pricing Imported Products: Build Margin on Landed Cost
How to price imported products in Australia: start from landed cost, use margin not markup, allow for exchange rates and platform fees, then test the price.
1 October 2026
Building an Import Order Calendar for the Year
A practical way for Australian importers to plan the year's orders around lead times, overseas factory closures, peak shipping, BAS dates and cash-flow peaks.
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