TradeStart

TradeStart is a national network of export assistance offices, partnerships between Austrade and a range of local private and public sector organisations throughout Australia.  TradeStart partners employ Export Advisers who are well versed in the needs of exporters and potential exporters and skilled in matters of international trade.   The TCCI is a TradeStart partner and the service of our Export Advisers is free of charge to both Members and non-Members.

The TradeStart Program flexibly addresses the needs of individual businesses drawing on the combined resources of Austrade and the TradeStart partner.   

The prime objective is to assist small and medium sized enterprises, particularly in regional Australia and industries that have high growth potential, to commence exporting, and, to convert irregular exporters to sustainable export activity.  TradeStart also provides assistance to established exporters to expand their international markets.

The TradeStart Program:

• Promotes exporting, international business and the Australian Government’s trade agenda.
• Assists potential exporters to become established exporters.
• Assists established exporters to increase export sales and to enter new markets.
• Works co-operatively with other relevant agencies to maximise the export success of TradeStart clients.
• Represents Austrade and provides access to the full range of its services for both existing and potential Austrade clients.

Access to assistance from Austrade’s 160 overseas offices is a major part of the service offering.

Support for potential exporters and new exporters is also available through Austrade’s ‘Getting into Export’ program, delivered by both Austrade and TradeStart, which helps businesses develop the skills and knowledge they need to seek out, be ready for and capitalise on export opportunities.   Austrade - Getting into Export Program Website   

Export Hub
The Export Hub is a convenient one-stop shop designed to assist Australian businesses gain information, advice and support to help them to become innovative and internationally competitive.

The Export Hub brings together the expertise and services of AusIndustry and Austrade’s TradeStart programs to assist Australian businesses.

For further information about TradeStart or the Export Hub please contact :

Export Adviser: Sally Chandler
Hobart - Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Industry House, 30 Burnett St
North Hobart TAS 7000
Tel: (03) 6236-3600
Fax: (03) 6231-1278
Email: sally.chandler@tcci.com.au

Export Adviser: Ian Martin
Launceston Export Hub - Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
68-72 Cameron Street
Launceston TAS 7250
Tel: (03) 6336-3511
Fax: (03) 6334-6400
Email: ian.martin@tcci.com.au