Export Foundations Program - In Partnership with TIQ
A 12-Module Capability Program Over 16 Weeks
Exporting is one of the most powerful growth strategies available to a business — but many businesses are unsure what the whole process will require of their business. The Export Foundations Program changes that.
What You Learn
Businesses gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to take their products and services to the world. Every module is built around real export capability — not theory — and is designed to be applied directly to your business.
Export Foundations meets you where you are. By the end of the program, every participant leaves with a completed export plan, measurable capability uplift and the confidence to pursue international growth on their own terms.
How It's Delivered
In partnership with Cahoot Learning, you have 24/7 access to a learning platform, learning collaboratively with other businesses. The program is delivered in a hybrid model in locations across Brisbane, Townsville, Gold Coast and online.
The program also combines peer networking and one-on-one mentoring — ensuring you finish with a completed export plan and a clear path forward, supported by the capabilities to make it happen.
Four capability building channels working together
Export Foundations is delivered through four integrated learning channels — an online learning platform, in-person seminars across Queensland, 1:1 mentoring and an export plan. Together they convert knowledge into applied capability, with peer connection built into every cohort.
24/7 access to the online learning platform, where you work through modules collaboratively with other Queensland businesses at your own pace.
In-person seminars in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Townsville bring participants together to apply learning, share experience and build export networks.
Direct access to experienced export practitioners who guide you through applying each module to your specific business context and goals.
Every module builds toward a completed, written export plan — a practical strategic document you leave the program ready to act on.
Built for Queensland Businesses at any stage of export readiness.
Export Foundations is built for Queensland businesses of all sizes and industries. Each module is intentionally designed so businesses of any industry, size and experience can apply the content to their own context — every business moves through the program through the lens of its own corporate objectives and export goals.
Start-Ups & First-Time Exporters
If you're exploring international markets for the first time, Export Foundations builds foundational knowledge of what to expect as an exporter.
The program demystifies key processes, builds confidence module by module in topics from finance to logistics, and gives participants a clear strategic plan for entering their first international market — with insights that translate directly into action.
Exporting Businesses
If you've exported before, and haven't found a consistent approach that brings scale and growth, the program brings a new lens of reflection on your capability and capacity.
This program sharpens strategy, market research, risk management and pricing. Each module is applied directly to your business — supporting your decisions in how you go to market, review markets and protect your business's growth.
The 12 Modules
Over 12 modules across 16 weeks, every capability is built around your business — applied directly to your products, your markets and your export goals.
Foundations of Exporting
Introduces the framework for capability building, grounded in each business's corporate objectives and export goals. This module reviews which capabilities and capacities must grow.
Cultivating an Exporter Mindset & Developing Relationships
Explores how exporting demands a different way of thinking than building a domestic business, and how cultural competency shapes the way relationships are built across international markets.
Risk
Examines the real risks of exporting — both to the domestic business and from the unpredictability of new markets — and helps each business define its own risk appetite and build a tailored risk matrix.
Finance and Pricing
Covers how to finance an export strategy across self-funding, grants, debt, equity and investment, and demystifies pricing for international markets including incoterms, hidden costs and pricing for scale.
Logistics & a Physical Path to Market
Introduces the commercial methods, freight forwarders and compliance paperwork that move physical goods into a market — plus the parallel process for services businesses exporting services rather than product.
Export Marketing, Market Research & Market Selection
Builds the capability to research, select and commercially justify an export market.
Pitch Training
Translates cultural competency into how businesses pitch themselves in trade shows, boardrooms, distributor offices and networking settings around the world.
Digitalisation, Ecommerce & Emerging Technologies
Shows how digitalisation builds credibility and trust in new markets, covering ecommerce alongside how digital tools strengthen sales, operations, marketing and HR for exporters.
Legal and IP
Covers the responsibilities of doing business beyond Australia's legal jurisdiction and how to protect your business, your team and your business identity in export markets.
Geopolitical Relationships, FTAs & TIQ Support in Market
Shows businesses how to incorporate geopolitical movement, free trade agreements and market diversification into export decision-making, so they're not vulnerable to single-market shocks.
Deep Dive of an Exporter's Journey
An interview-led case study, tracing a real journey from new exporter in the TIQ program to a successful, diversified exporter.
Export Strategy Building
Brings every capability built across the program together into how to develop a written export strategy to guide strategy going forward.
Practical, in-market experience guiding your export journey
A trade and export specialist with a career built across food and agribusiness, tourism and construction. With commercial experience spanning more than 50 countries, Shane brings a rare combination of lived export experience and deep expertise in market development, export strategy and business mentoring. His background in change management means he knows how to help businesses navigate complexity — and come out the other side with clarity and direction.
A trade and export consultant specialising in export capability development and strategy. With experience across more than 15 international markets, Alexandria works with businesses to clarify who they are, what they offer, and how to take that confidently into international markets. She is known for translating complex export concepts into practical steps businesses can apply — and for the quality of commercial outcomes her clients achieve.
Is this program right for my business?
To help you find out whether the Export Foundations Program is right for your business, we're offering three introductory webinar times. Each session will cover the same program overview — simply choose the time that suits you best.
11:00 am
2:00 pm
12:00 pm
Ready to take your business global?
The Export Foundations Program commences 27 July 2026. Places are limited — register your interest today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We take pride in our ability to learn the fundamentals of virtually any industry or technology quickly. Some of the markets we have served include internet/e-commerce, professional services, construction, manufacturing, mining, retail, food service, media and more. Having said that, we believe the value we bring to the table is not industry expertise but rather an understanding of what it takes to be successful export markets.
What size companies do you work with?
We collaborate with organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, local councils, state and federal governments, industry associations and large corporations. We offer tailored business advisory solutions to meet the needs of your organisation.
What geographical area do you service?
We are headquartered in Brisbane, Australia and have operations in Hong Kong. We provide consulting services to businesses all across the globe. We believe in face-to-face interactions, and where possible, we will come to you. We also communicate by phone, e-mail and online meeting tools.
Do you work with business not interested in export?
Yes we do. We offer business coaching and consulting services to businesses who want to grow and expand domestically.
What are your qualifications?
Over the past 20 years, we have provided consultation services to numerous businesses in the areas of change management and market development. Our expertise extends beyond theoretical teaching; we also manage separate companies that export food products from Australia to various markets worldwide.
What can a business advisor do for me and my business?
A business advisor from Palaudin Consulting functions as a strategic partner, working closely with you to understand the intricacies of your business. We assist in identifying growth opportunities, mitigating potential risks, improving operational efficiencies, and implementing best industry practices. In essence, we provide the expertise and external perspective often needed to drive significant positive change.
What other work do you do for clients?
In the past we have helped businesses run international product launches, arranged the delivery of samples into new markets on behalf of domestic customers, developed print and visual promotional materials and ran large scale industry events.
How do I know which training is best for me?
If you are unsure where to get started or which training resource is right for
you, talk to a member of our team. We will conduct a free assessment to determine your business's position and ascertain if you are export ready. We will then provide you with tailored recommendations to help you and your business build capacity.
What does it cost to work with Palaudin Consulting?
We offer a range of training options to suit any budget. Contact us for more information.
Have questions that aren't answered here?
Reach out to us info@palaudinconsulting.com and a member of our team will get back to you shortly.
