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In focus: B2B Professional Services - Insurance Brokers, Customs Brokers
By Paul de Rome
So you want to become a broker?
Great demand for customs broking and freight forwarding
With more bilateral agreements coming to pass, the Australian business landscape is becoming much more internationalised.

Whilst government agencies such as Austrade and AusIndustry have traditionally worked to encourage Australian exports, new concessions have also been made for importers, stimulating a hive of activity in the customs broking and freight forwarding industry.		 Investors and entrepreneurs have cottoned on to this international trade wave and many are scouring for purchasing opportunities.

Jamieson has over 15 years of expertise in the customs broking and freight forwarding industry so whether you're looking to sell or buy into this industry, contact us to discuss the right opportunity.
A great time to buy a business
With record economic growth, low unemployment and surging consumer demand there's never been a better time to buy a business.

Despite the August stock market correction most major signs are positive that Australia's economy will remain buoyant well into the future.

Unemployment is extremely low and, with strong migration, population growth is keeping consumer demand strong.

There's strong demand for high performing businesses that are well placed to profit from the booming economy.

Yet surprisingly small businesses can be hard to sell in the current economic climate.

This apparent paradox can be explained by the fact that when unemployment rises in an economic downturn many people purchase small businesses to provide income and security when they lose their jobs.

Today's labour market is so strong that many feel secure in their jobs. On top of that, work is easy to find - lose one job and you'll likely find another within a week.
 Despite this there has never been a better time to buy a small business.
Average weekly earnings are growing and stimulating strong consumer demand.

Even the recent interest rate rises, and the threat of more to come, have failed to slow business growth.

Come and see us today to find out how we can help you prosper from these good times.

Are you a budding entrepreneur looking to get into the customs or insurance broking industries? Or, are you already an industry professional looking for a competitive edge?

With up-to-date industry training you can increase your potential to succeed in these booming industries.

The Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia (CBFCA) has a range of training services for both members and non-members.

Courses range from long-term accredited courses such as the National Customs Brokers Course to short units on specific topics such as AQIS (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service) Accreditation Courses and Dangerous Goods Courses.

CBFCA also hosts an array of forums, conferences and networking functions that foster knowledge sharing amongst those already in the international trade sector and those new to the industry.

For further information on industry training and general info on CBFCA, visit www.cbfca.com.au or call (07) 3252 1348.



For those interested in insurance broking, there are two key bodies, the National Insurance Brokers Association of Australia (NIBA) and the Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance.

NIBA is the national body representing this industry. Furthermore it provides training and certification through its subsidiary, the NIBA College of Insurance and Risk Professionals.

NIBA can be contacted on (02) 996 49400 or visit www.niba.com.au.

The A & NZ Institute of Insurance & Finance delivers professional development seminars, and is also a source for obtaining qualifications and entry into the industry.

The Institute hosts conferences designed to develop the skills and knowledge of industry professionals as well as providing an opportunity to network with industry colleagues in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.

The site www.theinstitute.com.au is packed with information for those interested in insurance broking.
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