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Quick Guide for First-time Exporters: 100+ Questions & Answers on Export-Import

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This book is a collection of notes I prepared while I entered export-import trade.

This book explains the basics of Export-Import business. Though export-import concepts are the same for all the countries, there could be variations in procedures in each county. The concepts described in Indian perspective.

This book provides a high-level overview export business. It has answers for the questions like how to start an export-Import business, How to identify the potential product?  How to identify foreign buyers for our product? How to receive money from buyers? How to send products from India to other countries? and many more..

No big theory and complicated formulas. The author tried to answer as simple as possible.

This book is an asset to

An Indian citizen who wants to start an export-import business.
An NRI (Non-Resident Indian) who wants to start an export.
Any foreign national who wants to import goods from India.

Some questions and answers included in this book -
·         What is an export-import business?
·         What are the major exporters?
·         How to apply for IE Code?
·         What are Export Promotional Councils (EPC) in India? What are their roles in Exports?
·         What are the Govt schemes available for Indian exporters?
·         How to name my export company?
·         Do I need a website for import-export business?
·         How to select a product to start export?
·         Where can we find the supplier details of the products?
·         How can the exporter determine if the chosen product will fare successfully in the target market?
·         How do I price my products for the export market?
·         Is there any website available to find importers for my products?
·         How can I make a good impression with importers?
·         Finding an international buyer is a big challenge for first-time exporters. How do I get my first customer?
·         I am about to get an export order. What questions should I ask the importer?
·         I’ve got my first export order. What should I do?
·         Where can I find trade fair details being held worldwide?
·         What are the export payment methods?
·         My Importer paid 30% advance and agreed to pay to remain by DP Method. What happens if the importer rejects cargo after shipment?
·         What risks  covered by ECGC?
·         Freight Forwarders & CHA - What's the difference?
·         I have got an export order. Can I export goods from any port in India?
·         Where can I find the freight charges for my export shipment?
·         What is Fumigation certificate?
·         What are the critical activities before my export shipment?
·         What are the critical activities after my export shipment?
·         How to Find HS Codes of products?
·         I am a merchant exporter. I am not getting a right supplier for my products. What are the qualities a supplier must have?
And many more…….

Export-Import business is an lucrative business and this book definitely adds value to your journey!!!

94 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2018

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August 1, 2019
Ambiguous details without any coorelation

Author have made things complex instead of simplifying. I would not recommend this book to anyone. Better get the information from Exim website.
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September 11, 2021
This book suffice all your basic doubts + useful websites' link

As said this book suffice all your basic doubts + useful websites' link. Must read book if you are an aspiring exporter and have so many but basic doubts. I just loved reading and noting down the points.
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July 7, 2019
Awesome & very informative

It's really a great read with complete details about exporting industry. It will definitely help to the new exporters. Thank you so much for this book.
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February 22, 2022
Practical question and answers

This book has answers for lot of practical questions.It covers almost all the aspects of export and import.It would be very useful for beginners.
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