Charles Sturt University (CSU) is offering agribusinesses in the Central West an opportunity to do business better and smarter when it comes to Australia's free trade agreements (FTAs) with China, Japan and Korea.CSU's Centre for Customs and Excise Studies is holding an education and training workshop in Bathurst on Monday 31 October, 2016.CSU Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator, Vocational Programs, Mr Brent Juratowitch said the Bathurst seminar follows successful workshops across regional Australia including in Wagga Wagga."The program concentrates on market opportunities, provides technical training on the regulatory requirements to enter each market and advises companies on how to best to manage their supply chains; so that maximum value is retained by producers," Mr Juratowitch said."We examine a range of topics including market selection, market trends, product classification, tariffs and duties, valuation, regulatory impediments, supply chain management and how to participate in Authorised Economic Operator schemes. This kind of information is vital for businesses wanting to operate in this environment."The workshop is part of a six week program that also includes online business forums, mentoring and tailored advice. Once enrolled a participant can access an online platform containing FTA fact sheets, business guides and other materials. This enables them to review this material in their own time and can contact presenters with specific questions relating to their business.The one-day program is subsidised by the Australian Government and supported by the Export Council of Australia. The full cost to participants is $100 which includes all the materials, workshop, business advice and mentoring. Enrol online in the FTA program at http://customscentre.com/north-asia-fta-agribusiness-workshops/