Going Global: A Guide for Startups That Want to Fly

The insider knowledge to help you land overseas – and stay up

Ready to take your startup global? Bigger markets, more opportunities and the chance to scale beyond Australia’s 25 million people. This free guide shares practical insights from founders who’ve done it and the experts who’ve helped them, so you can avoid costly mistakes and land where it counts.

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Smarter expansion, fewer surprises, better outcomes.

Going global isn’t just about opportunity – it’s about knowing what to do, when to do it, and how to keep your finances intact while you do it.

Protect your cash overseas

International fees add up fast. From currency conversion to global payroll, this guide shows you how to manage money between countries cost-effectively – so you're not haemorrhaging cash before you've even found your first customer.

Structure for growth

The wrong corporate structure can cost you thousands in tax – or worse, lock you into a setup that doesn't suit your investors. We walk you through how structure evolves as you scale, so you're always set up for what's next.

Nail your market entry

Picking the right market, building the right team and launching with the right strategy are what separates Aussie startups that thrive overseas from the ones that quietly come home. This guide covers all three.

What's inside the guide

Going global is one of the biggest moves you’ll make as a founder. This guide cuts through the noise and focuses on the areas where expert knowledge goes a long way – money, structure, people and sales – so you can expand with confidence, not just ambition.

With this free guide, you’ll learn how to:

  • Manage money between countries cost-effectively and avoid paying thousands in unnecessary fees
  • Access the EMDG grant – up to $150,000 in Australian Government funding for your overseas expansion
  • Choose the right corporate structure at each stage and understand the tax implications before you commit
  • Build a go-to-market strategy that actually works – including which market to enter first (it’s not always the obvious one)
  • Hire the right local talent and avoid the most common rookie mistake Aussie startups make overseas
  • Learn from founders who’ve done it – including PSN and HEX, two Aussie startups that scaled globally from day one

"We wouldn't have been able to grow the way we have without Standard Ledger sorting out all the 'problems' of going global."
- Charlie Hamer, Co-founder, Public Sector Network

Who is this guide for?

Whether you’re just starting to think about overseas expansion or already planning your first market entry – if you’ve got global ambitions, this one’s for you.

Growth-Stage Founders

You've got traction in Australia and you're ready to test what's possible beyond our borders.

SaaS & Tech Founders

You're already selling to overseas customers and want to make sure your setup actually supports that properly.

Pre-Series A Founders

You're building toward a raise and need your global expansion story to stack up for investors.

Ready to take your startup to the world?

Download the guide and start planning your overseas expansion the right way – with practical insights from founders and experts who’ve been there.

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