TradeStart, Austrade’s program for assisting new and emerging exporters, has appointed a new Export Advisor, Sonja Holocher-Erlt to assist companies in the mining technology and services sector boost their exports. Sonja is based at Australian Business International Trade Services and is working with Austmine members and other mining suppliers to implement the TradeStart program. Support is available for small-to-medium mining service and product suppliers in NSW, QLD, VIC and TAS. Businesses can receive assistance with; identifying export business opportunities and potential distributors or partners, assistance with international strategic and marketing plans, support with overseas market visits, and participation in trade exhibitions through Austrade’s offices located in over 60 countries. If you are considering getting into export or looking at growing your exports in existing markets, the new Export Advisor, Sonja Holocher-Ertl can assist. Contact Sonja at Australian Business International Trade Services on Sonja.holocher-ertl@australianbusiness.com.au or 02 9458 7458