Import From China Business
A practical guide for starting a small business
2010-
Import from China
Sell on eBay
Sandra Kell
Ontario, Canada
Baby Products
Profit This Year: $10,400
“I started with $1,000 and began importing baby products from China. I sell them on eBay, Facebook and in my local stores. After 8 months, I am earning $400 a week. I finally quit my day job!”
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Australia Travel Tips
Six Australia Travel Tips
Australia Travel Tips are required for your business or personal Australia adventure. Australia, a large country about the same size as the United States has less than 10% of the U.S. population. Sparsely populated, Australia is a jewel offering clear blue waters, coral reefs, and 50,000 km of coastline filled with magnificent beaches. The coastal cosmopolitan cities are a mecca of cultural sophistication offering sublime food, wine, and night life. Whether traveling on business or for pleasure, here are some Australia Travel Tips to help you enjoy this paradise.
Fireworks @ Sydney Opera House -
Tip #1: Australian Travel Visas
- In addition to a valid passport, the Australian government requires all travelers except visitors from New Zealand to have a travel visa. For short term visitors or business travelers, a visa can be obtained through the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) via the Internet.
- Tourists can apply for a Visitor ETA. This visa is free of charge (except for Internet processing fee) and is good for unlimited travel 3 months at a time for up to a year. For those visitors conducting business in Australia, you need to apply for a Short Validity ETA (a single trip for up to 3 months) or a Long Validity ETA (good for unlimited 3 month period visits for the duration of the visa).
Tip #2: Australian Climate
- Australia's nick name of "Down Under" signifies that it is south of the equator. For those living in the Northern Hemispheres north of the equator, the climate in Australia seems strange because everything is the opposite. Christmas in Australia is during the summer month of December. So summer is from December to February; autumn from March to May; winter from June to August; Spring from September to November.
Tip #3: Australian Time Zones
- Australia is split into three different time zones: east, central and west. The time difference between each time zone can be confusing. The eastern time zone is 0.5 hour ahead of the central time zone, while the Central time zone is 1.5 hours ahead of the western time zone.
- What makes it even more confusing is Daylight Savings Time when clocks advance ahead for the summer. Only part of Australia follows Daylight Savings Time. The states of Western Australia, the Northern Territories and Queensland do not participate in Daylight Savings Time. When Daylight Savings Time does occur in Australia, it is at the opposite time of the year than that of the countries in the North Hemisphere.
Tip #4: Australian Business Attire
- The Australians follow the dress code of the United States and Europe leaning towards even more casualness than formality. Men wear suits and ties doing business in the cities. Women also wear suits but they prefer dresses or skirts over slacks. Due to the region's casual culture, it is common to see bright colors and men wearing shorts with their shirt and ties.
Tip #5: Australian Dining
- Due to the multi-
ethnic composition of Australia, foods from virtually every country can be found. There are restaurants specializing in Italian, Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Greek etc. Beef and lamb are very popular due to the abundant supply from the agricultural industry. Fresh seafood is also in great abundance. Australia is famous for its Vegemite or Great Australian Meat Pie.
Tip #6 Australian Departure Tax
- All visitors to Australia must pay a departure tax or a movement tax. It must be paid in local Australian currency. Visitors will then receive a tax stamp which should be attached to the departure ticket.
Visitors to Australia are in awe of its natural beauty. Yet, its geographical location on earth makes it challenging for the foreigner to adapt. Keep these tips in mind whether you are conducting an Import from China business trip or for traveling for pure pleasure. Enjoy!
