Business Membership
BENEFITS OF BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP 
Business membership is available to exporting companies actively involved in international business. This can include exporting & importing companies and service providers to the industry as well as government departments engaged in trade.
There are two categories under which business members can apply:
Small Business
• For companies with a turnover per annum of less than $20 million
• No initial joining fee
• All employees of the organisation are entitled to access member benefits
Membership fees: annual subscription of $495 p/a
Large Business & Government Departments
• For organisations with a turnover per annum over $20 million
• No initial joining fee
• All employees of the organisation are entitled to access member benefits
Membership fees: annual subscription of $925 p/a
The below benefits are available to ALL employees registered under the business membership:| Membership Benefit |
Business membership |
| Use of the ECA member logo for marketing purposes |
X |
| Company listing as part of the online Export Directory |
X |
| Access to ECA events and seminars |
X |
| Access to podcasts and webinars- available for members only |
X |
| Opportunity to participate on State Advisory Councils and Trade Action Groups |
X |
| Invitation by the board to join the ECA National Advisory Council |
Invitation |
| Discounts on all AIEx education & training programs |
X |
| Discounts on all AIEx Publications |
X |
| Membership of the Exporters Club - FLEx |
X |
| Access to export support line- free export support service |
X |
| Annual subscription to Export Magazine- relaunch in 2013 |
X |
| Access to Industry and Government network |
X |
| Engage the ECA on your behalf to conduct research |
X |
| Access to ECA international alliance network |
X |
| Workplace development for existing staff - in house training programs |
X |
| Networking events and seminars |
X |
| Promote company through ECA communication channels |
X |
| Membership and Voting Rights |
X |
| Access to network of corporate partners and alliances |
X |
| Internship Opportunities |
X |
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Why Join?
As a member of the Export Council of Australia, you will have access to an organisation that:
• Plays a leading role in the development of Australia’s resources via the promotion of Australian industry, including SME participation, in international markets
• Will assist you to build skills and capabilities required to effectively and efficiently conduct profitable international trade (through the established AIEx)
• Make representations to and on behalf of your organisation to appropriate decision makers
• Undertake research to identify and quantify the issues affecting the development of profitable international trade activity for your industry
• Interface with and provide support to sector specific associations and councils representing your industry
• Deliver activities which provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge, and reward excellence in export
