Access America
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The Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the US has created significant new benefits for Victorian companies planning to establish new export markets in the USA.
Through Access America, the Victorian Government Business Office located in San Francisco CBD helps reduce the cost, time and risk associated with identifying export opportunities or establishing export operations in the USA.
It offers assistance for Victorian companies to forge new relationships with US partners, market their products more effectively and, where appropriate, set up an operation in the US.
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Nature of assistance
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The Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO) in San Francisco offers short term desk and office facilities to Victorian companies requiring a temporary base for exploring market opportunities. Victorian companies can access office facilities and export-related assistance including:
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- desk and computer (including broadband access)
- local phone and voicemail
- printer, copier and fax
- market intelligence
- market-entry advice
- competitor analysis
- networking
- logistical support
- strategy refinement
- conference room facilities (available for an additional fee)
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To apply download an application form.
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Level of assistance
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Office space is free for the first two weeks, then $US250 per month for up to three months.
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Eligibility criteria
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Bring your own compatible laptop to be connected to the office wireless network. Victorian companies wishing to use the program must book in advance.
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