0800 EXPORT - THE HOTLINE TO EXPORT SUCCESS
On Monday 26th February, the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce will launch a nationwide 0800 EXPORT advice and referral line. Together with other Chamber Export Year intiatives and events to encourage new and existing exporters, the 0800 service will be free for all New Zealand businesses to utilise.
Serviced by expert advisers, the line will have the Chamber's network of support available as a back up. If your organistation has the resources to help exporters, let us know and we can list providers for potential exporters.
There is good reason for the creation of this initiative. New Zealand's exports are around a sluggish 28% of GDP, compared to the OECD average of 40%, therefore, the Government in partnership with the private sector, has named 2007 Export Year. A range of intiatives and programmes including a one-off payment of $33.75 million for Market Development, aim to encourage more New Zealand firms to export. The Ultimate aim is to increase the sustainability of the New Zealand economy beyond 2007, or in the words of Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard.
'The Government is committed to working with business to grow the number of successful Kiwi exporters as part of ou agenda to transform New Zealand into an economy that is export-led, innovative and high wage.
The Government is working on areas such as business tax, education, infrastructure investment, a greater emphasis on research and development, and further enhancing our global linkages.'
Like all business ventures, exporting is challenging but it is also rewarding. Quality time with somone "who's been there and done that" can play a crucial part in a company's export.
Many companies who responded to last year's Barriers to Export survey, expressed a desire for advice from exporters with practical experience, and for someone to 'connect' new exporters to sources of assistance. 0800 EXPORT aims to fulfill this role.
Break down borders & tap into the world’s largest international business network
Whether you import or export, are looking for contacts in overseas markets, are requiring international arbitration, or seeking a foreign investor, we have services to meet your needs.
The Chamber is certified to issue Certificates of Origin, Certificates of Free Sale and Carnets.
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2008 Certificate of Origin Pricing |
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| Member Rate | $31.00 incl GST |
| Non-Member Rate | $45.00 incl GST |
| Duplicate Certificate | $11.30 incl GST |
For more information please email info@commerce.org.nz
Sister City Contacts
Pat Jones
Nelson S.C. coordinator
PH (03) 5484701 email: tschopp@xtra.co.nz
Mary Carter
President
Miyazu S.C Japan
PH (03) 5487561 email: mary.carter@ts.co.nz
Robin Brown
President
Huangshi S.C. China
PH (03) 5487561 email: r.b.brown@paradise.net.nz
Marilyn Gibbs
Chairperson
Eurekka S.C. California
PH (03) 5418435 email: gibbs@ts.com.nz
Resources
Country Profiles - the first step when carrying out your market research before entering a new market. These profiles will help provide useful information on doing business in specific countries.
Price Planners - putting together prices can be tricky when trying to ascertain all the costs associated with either importing or exporting products or services. The Employers' Chamber Price Planners can help you by ensuring you know what costs you need to build into your pricing strategy.
Export Documentation Templates - Certificates of Origin - A Certificate of Origin is a document that can be used to satisfy your buyers that the products exported are wholly obtained or produced or manufactured in a particular country. The Employers'Chamber also has access to other trade document templates that maybe required by members.
Letters of Introduction - If you are visiting an overseas market you may benefit from some assistance in getting appointments with the right suppliers/potential customers. A letter of introduction can help and they can be obtained free of charge by members.
Statistics - when putting together a report for your overseas suppliers/potential customers you could consider including the latest trade statistics to support your case. The Employers' Chamber receives regular trade statistics that are availabe to members.
Documentation Checklits
Documentation Checklits - These can be very useful for staff involved in preparing documents under Letters of Credit. Knowing what to check before sending your documents away can save hours of frustration.
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Upon receipt of letter of credit
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Preparation of documents
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Prior to submitting documents
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Contract of Sale checklist
Contacts
International Chambers - over 250 international chambers of commerce contacts around the world. These are organisations we have established a relationship with. Some are more proactive than others and we are in regular contact with while others have been used for one off trade enquiries. All contacts are stored in outlook and categorised by country.
Internet - we also have an extensive list of websites/databases that we use to find contacts e.g. buyers/suppliers in specified markets.
World Directory of Trade Promotion Organisations - produce a annual directory of all trade related organisations by country.
Trade Information Section, Division of Product and Market Development
Internation Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO
Palais des Nations
1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
Fax: 004122 7300578
E-mail: tpos@intracen.org
website: www.intracen.org/tis
Embassies - we have established relationships with all embassies based in New Zealand
