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Australia's 2015 federal budget targets small businesses, startups, and online entrepreneurs with tax cuts and other forms of support. You may be interested in the details of these decisions totalling $5.5 billion, as they have the potential to add over half a million jobs and stimulate e-commerce globally. Plus, what does Australia's budget mean for order fulfillment? From incentivized SMEs to Shipwire's own facility in Sydney, 2015 is looking good Down Under.

Shipwire will be at PeSA, one of the ecommerce eBay sellers conference in Australia. Come see how Shipwire can help grow your business and navigate product logistics and supply chain management.

So you’ve decided to expand your business to Australia, drawn by its advanced economy, favorable growth prospects, and considerable spending power. But you might be wondering how to actually get started. Fortunately, doing business in Australia is pretty straightforward. The biggest question you should be weighing is what goods to bring down under—and how to get them there.

There is a wide range of things to bear in mind as you triangulate a new ecommerce selling territory, especially one as far-flung as Australia. As much as you might be getting familiar with the country — by learning about how it boasts one of the fastest-growing ecommerce markets, or how its shoppers have impressive buying power — Australia needs to get to know your business, too. You might be wondering, then, about how you actually import your brand to the country. After all, that's how you’ll build your reputation and bolster sales among buyers who don’t yet know your business.

Deciding whether to enter the Australian market can be a big decision for your business, but don't overcomplicate it. The country may be far-flung and its logistics needs might seem complex, but you’ll have partners who can streamline all that comes with ecommerce shipping.

After much anticipation, we are excited to announce the launch of the Shipwire Australia warehouse! All merchants are now welcome to ship from the Shipwire Australia warehouse and we are pleased to offer both domestic and international shipping capabilities.