Category Archives: Exports

ExportersIndia.com – Blogs Release April 2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Trade Show Marketing Tips
Companies that want to reach a huge number of potential customers, under one roof, participate in public or private trade shows. Trade shows give a platform to companies to demonstrate new products and examine the ongoing trends in the industry. Trade shows and other event marketing, being a large investment to participate in, need to be tackled wisely. [...]

Sourcing Products – How To Deal With It Wisely
It is rightly said that cost, demand and competition are the three key factors that determine success of a trading business. To attain a distinguished position in international market, you should be able to source products at such a cost which is better than your competitors. This is because production cost is considered to be the most vital part which determines the success or failure. [...]

International Marketing – A Global Phenomenon
Today, the main purpose of any company is to plan, execute and distribute ideas according to the organizations objective with whom they are dealing. This process is not only applicable in domestic markets but also in international markets. To actively build relations with international companies, the use of International Marketing has become important. [...]

Different Business Strategies To Enhance Your Business Abroad
To take the business to the global level is the main aim of every businessman. For the successful expansion of his business, a businessman opts for different strategies so that a strong path can be built to deal across territories. They make sure that endless opportunities come their way without involvement of higher risks.You need to clearly understand the business strategies. [...]

Trading Business And It’s Concerns
It is a general fact that world economies need goods and resources from each other to develop and prosper along with the global markets. And, to fulfill these needs, a number of traders put in their time, effort and money in a trading business that can also pay off lucratively. All these traders formulate effective marketing strategies to patronize their consumers. [...]

Trade Leads: New Ways To Succeed In International Business
In this new age of global communication, import and export trade leads have made it quite easy to find a host of online business services, offering international trade leads. You just need to post a request for import or export trade leads, and soon you will receive calls of interested business parties around the world.Also known as Import Trade Lead, Export Trade Lead and International Trade Lead [...]

B2B Marketing Trends – 2012
Charting the business trends of 2012 gives major indications towards online activities, especially in context of B2B marketing. In order to get additional advantage over rivals, entrepreneurs have to mold their strategies in accordance to the statistics and trends of 2012. With more content available for B2B buyers, now the competition of content would be harder than ever. [...]

Tools For Lead Generation In B2C and B2B
Before getting into the complexities of B2C and B2B, let’s have a brief recap of the concept of lead generation. Lead generation is a marketing term, commonly used in Internet fraternity that refers to the generation of interest among the consumers regarding a product or service of a business.The understanding of the target market is necessary for any business to strategize and eventually stay afloat. [...]

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Sourcing Products – How To Deal With It Wisely

Posted on April 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

It is rightly said that cost, demand and competition are the three key factors that determine success of a trading business. To attain a distinguished position in international market, you should be able to source products at such a cost which is better than your competitors. This is because production cost is considered to be the most vital part which determines the success or failure of any trade business.

The factors that play critical role in trading are:

  • Sourcing directly from producer: Avoiding involvement of any middleman in your trading business.
  • Make best Use of Leveraging incentives like special export processing zone, and cheaper export credit.
  • Sourcing from those places that have traditionally excelled in producing quality products makes all difference.

Besides all this, a practical approach in product selection is a must. The key factors, determining the product selection, are listed below:

  • The product’s manufacturing or sourcing should be in compliance to consistent quality standards such as ISO or equivalent certification
  • The available stock of products should be sufficient enough
  • The product should be priced reasonably
  • A special care should be taken for the packaging and labeling of products, especially of the products that are of perishable nature
  • All the export related matters should be dealt with utmost care and in compliance of norms laid by the government
  • Mode of transport and need of logistics

There is no exact way out – one should check various alternatives and take a decision that provides better sourcing solutions. However, the cost factor should be considered as the most crucial criterion in this. It is necessary to perform homework before finalizing a competent source of products.

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ExportersIndia.com – Blogs Release March 2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

How To Make Your PPC Program Successful
PPC programs help to increase traffic to your website. They are a program in which for per click on the website the advertiser pays the hosting service. It is generally paid for by advertisers to search engines and other internet publishers, for every single click on their advertisement.It is the most precisely focused advertising strategy ever designed.[...]

Simple Tips For Better Performance Business Operations
High level of complexity leads to confusion in most cases. Executing business in an effective manner is a challenging task in itself. If you complicate the business process, you have to face some negative consequences. Wise business players often try to simplify their business operations, in order to save time and prevent any chaos.Here are 10 simple tips that can lead you to execute your business efficiently:[...]

Equip Yourself With Export Import Information
Today’s world is called as the Information Age. To achieve success and progress in any field, you have to be equipped with the right kind of information. This is true especially in the world of Business. Business has taken on a global identity. The import and export sector offers lucrative and rewarding opportunities to clients.However, to get an edge over the competition at International trading.[...]

Distinguishing Between An International Trading Company And An International Sourcing Company
Through Import and export, man has explored new lands and familiarized himself with new cultures and products. It even has an indispensable role in history! So it is quite obvious that as time progressed, this age old practice has also evolved. In this global age, Import and Export has expanded into all the corners of the world.and so it is certainly rewarding to keep yourself updated on the latest trends in the market.[...]

Power Of Live Chats In Business Marketing
When you purchase products for your business use, you want to get the maximum out of them to ensure best returns on the money invested. To cater to the same requirement, many companies, at present, are offering a feature which allows business owners to do live online chats.But the question is where do these Live Chats genuinely find their application.[...]

Top Five On The Checklist For International Sales
Planning to venture into International Sales? The advent of the Internet has brought the world closer and so there are numerous opportunities in sales across the globe. For all those new to International Sales, read on discover the top 5 essentials.Remember International Sales requires products that are in demand globally.Keeping this mind, you should scout the market for potential options.[...]

The Basics Of Trading
Starting a new business is not like a test driving job. It is as hard as driving your brand new car on the most narrow and congested lanes of an old city! Planning and preparations along with advertising and marketing techniques are all that you need make a space for yourself in the global market.Keeping in view the ongoing trends in trading world.[...]

Tips For E-Newsletter Marketing Success
Newsletter marketing and email marketing are the most effective ways of promoting your company by using emailing services. Email newsletter marketing is among the ongoing trends for ecommerce business promotion with an aim to build a large and well-knit business network.Email newsletters marketing can be used to strengthen your bond.[...]

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Equip Yourself With Export Import Information

Posted on March 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Today’s world is called as the Information Age. To achieve success and progress in any field, you have to be equipped with the right kind of information. This is true especially in the world of Business. Business has taken on a global identity. The import and export sector offers lucrative and rewarding opportunities to clients. However, to get an edge over the competition at International trading, you must have all the relevant information about the various international laws, shipment details and custom duties.

So, for all you budding entrepreneurs, who wish to venture into International trade, read on to discover the various information that you need to equip yourself with.

Information Regarding The Custom Laws And Its Regulations
You are probably aware that in Import & Export business, the payment is released only when the goods reach the destination. Put yourself in the shoes of an Exporter who exports products to a foreign country. Knowledge about the Custom Laws and regulations will ensure that your shipment has a smooth transit and reaches the destination in time.

Information About Export Import Data
Imagine that you are a manufacturer of a product in your country. You aim to establish a market for your products in a foreign land. Then firstly, you need to access the Import data of that country for that particular product. This will provide you to get information about all the prospective Importers who are interested the product that you are offering. You will also be able to get an idea about the competition i.e. companies that are exporting similar products to that country.

Information Regarding Export Import Duties And Tariffs
Taxes or Export Import Duties are extremely important and indispensable in this trade. These tariffs are crucial and so you should have in-depth knowledge about them.
So, a proper research and preparation is essential when engaging in any foreign trade. Ensure that you equip yourself with all the necessary information before you enter into this trade.

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ExportersIndia.com – Blogs Release February 2012

Posted on March 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Trade Leads – Leading Businesses To Success In The International Arena
You would have probably read that business was practiced as barter system even before the advent of money. As the wheels of time turned, the face of business also transformed. Thanks to the Internet, business has taken on an online identity. Similarly Import Export aspect of business has been around for a long time  [...]

Global Business Buy Leads – Four Words Worth Their Weight In Gold
As the world is getting smaller, the Business Sector is expanding its horizons and assuming the identity of Global Business. Global business is exactly what you figured it to be, business dealings with clients situated all over the world. However, since the scope of the trade extends beyond the borders of your nation, the complexity will also increase significantly  [...]

How To Avoid Problems While Building Your Sales Metrics
Building sales management metrics is a real hard task. Making strategies, planning, and visualizing the future course, all come together into play. Here, the role of employees becomes highly significant. They need to perform everything within the deadlines.ut even with all this, the results are sometimes not up to the mark  [...]

Role of Custom Brokers in Your Import/Export Business
When you are dealing in the business of import and export, you certainly have to make sure that the goods that you are importing overseas do not fail to conform to all the terms and conditions of international transportation of supplies.It is mandatory for you to fill many forms, in due course, that validate the required certifications including sanitary certificate, permits, etc  [...]

Some Effective Niche Marketing Tips
A particular segment of a market that has some special aspects and that is worth marketing refers to niche marketing. The need for niche market is very specific. Companies that have products and services catering to a particular group follow the path of Niche Marketing.  Such Niche Marketing is indeed successful, as you have already searched a target area  [...]

Why You Need Integrated Logistics Solution Provider
If you are heading a company which is engaged in exporting, importing, or/ and supplying certain products, then the need of associating with a reliable Logistics Management Firm is unquestionable for you. All such companies, at some point or the other, deal with some clients that are out of their network area  [...]

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Information Given In a Commercial Invoice

Posted on January 16, 2012 | 2 Comments

Commercial Invoice is the bill or the document used in trading and exporting of items to the international marketplace. The Commercial Invoice consists of information regarding the deal and the final sale between the buyer and the seller. The Commercial Invoice is made as per the contract mentioned in the Performa Invoice. If in the Performa Invoice, the buyer and the seller commit to the preparation of Commercial Invoice, then it has to be prepared. With the change in the sale terms, change has to be incorporated in the Commercial Invoice. The details to be included in Commercial Invoice are:

  • Customer purchase order number
  • Performa invoice reference number
  • Method of Payment: The currency in which payment has been made needs to be mentioned, and the shipping terms for the price quotations
  • Bill of loading number
  • Container number, if shipped by container
  • Ports of exit and entry
  • Country of origin notation: Here the country of origin certificate and the harmonized tariff codes are to be incorporated

Along with this information, the Commercial Invoice must conform to the Letter of Credit issued by the buyers. The Commercial Invoice has to be made keeping in mind the following considerations:

  • Specific language requirements: Sometimes the importer wants the Invoice to be translated in the importer’s language
  • Declaration from the exporter: The exporter sometimes needs to ensure that the goods exported are manufactured in the exporting company, and the goods conform to the amount mentioned in the Invoice.
  • Certification of commercial invoice: In some countries, the importers demand the Invoice to be certified by the Chamber of Commerce of the exporting company. This is to assure that the information and declaration mentioned in the Commercial Invoice is correct.
  • The amount mentioned in the Commercial Invoice should not exceed the one mentioned in the Letter of Credit.
  • The amount written in the Commercial Invoice must not vary beyond 5 percent of the quantity mentioned in the Letter of Credit.
  • Commercial Invoice should have the description of goods in accordance with the one mentioned in the Letter of Credit.
  • Some countries require signature on the Commercial Invoice, along with the name and the title of the exporter company.

In order to ensure smooth trade relationships, the exporters need to include all the above mentioned details, and some of the details, if asked by the buyers. If the Commercial Invoice is made with perfection, then the clearance of exported items becomes a hassle-free activity.

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Compliance Of Import-Export Law, Complex But Necessary

Posted on December 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

It is well known fact that all merchandise coming into India has to clear customs and is subject to a customs duty, unless specifically exempted by law. Therefore, it is highly important for a Trader to understand this process, along with its functional sensitivity and complexity.

What does ‘Clearance’ involve? Well, plenty of things, from steps-entry, classification, inspection to appraisement and liquidation. Above all, the final formality gets fixed only after proper verification and counterchecks by the customs department. But besides all this, it becomes the duty of the trader to import or export dutiable value of merchandise for its smooth clearance.

There are certain companies which take the help of CHAs on external arrangement basis. But it is quite alarming to know that these companies will disappear as they do not hold any legal identity. Further, it is even shocking to find that they cannot make any representation of your company in case you get tangled in any allied legal dispute. In such a situation, your business will not only go topsy-turvy roller-coasting on the heaps of stress, but will also get stuck in the same hinging complexity for a longer time span. The CHA is an unavoidable conduit between the shipper, the consignee, customs and other government agencies. And there is no doubt that it is an essential job of CHAs to assure that the import export is in compliance with all laws and regulations.

Therefore, if you want your goods to get clearance from customs, it’s time you stop relying on ‘good for nothing’ agencies. Pull your socks and get ready to deal with the situation by knowing on your own about the documents which are necessary for the clearance or getting in touch with reputed service providers who can provide professional assistance so as to avoid delays and save money as well.

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Direct Exporting: Advantages and Disadvantages

Posted on November 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

For those budding entrepreneurs in world of export, the term “Direct exporting” may seem quite obvious. But one may still wonder whether it is a good option. Well, here is a detailed description that offers you the pros and cons of direct exporting to help you make up your mind.

Direct exporting, as the name describes, is when you directly export products to a client. Hence, you are solely in charge of the various processes such as market research, distribution, and dispatch and payment collection.

Benefits

  • Customer relations : You get to know your clients and so are able to offer better services. The clients feel more confident and secure since they are directly dealing with you. Feedbacks and suggestions from them will be available instantly.
  • Profits : No intermediaries imply greater profits for you.
  • Control : You have total control over the negotiations and transactions. The patents, copyrights and trademarks are protected in a more effective way. Since the dealings are done personally, you also get a better sense of the market.
  •  Future Plans : You are open to several options for improvement and expansion. The future offers plenty of opportunities that are available for you to decide.

Drawbacks

  • Lack of Manpower : Building a client base requires people. Since you are exclusively in charge, every aspect of the business will demand your attention.
  • Lack of Resources : A business requires considerable amount of money, time and effort. You should give serious thought to whether you will be able to provide these adequately. It would be wise to have a detailed plan regarding aspects such as shipping, and delivery etc.
  • Reduced Customer Care : You may not be able to communicate back to clients as quickly as an agent. The business would also require online support if you are dealing in technical products. In that case, clients may also have technical questions that you must be prepared to answer.

After going through the various points, the balance of decision must have weighed down on one side. It is always advisable to do a detailed research of the present market trends and an analysis of one’s own capabilities before coming to a decision. After all preparation is the key to success.

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Use Of Documents In Import And Export

Posted on September 26, 2011 | Leave a comment

Every business transaction these days requires its goods and services to cross national shores, as there has been a rapid development in international trade in recent times and the world has shrunk into a global village. A routine activity for many businesses, Import and export is very essential for consumers. If you are a first-timer in Import/Export Trading, the checklist below would assist you.
When it comes to import and export transactions, the importance of paperwork done correctly is paramount. A vital aspect of international trade is documentation and plenty of it needs to be dealt with.

Although, in order to complete an import and export transaction, the required documents vary from country to country but generally, they comprise the following:

1. Purchase order: Basically, a business requirement, but may also be needed by the buyer or seller for arrangement of finances.
2. Letter of credit: A Letter of credit is necessary to make payments for goods that are being imported.
3. Shipment documents: As a proof of dispatch, a bill of lading is required in case of sea shipments. In case the goods are being transported by plane, an airway bill is needed.
4. Certificates of origin: The volume of business that can be done with other countries is restricted by some countries. Goods from specific supply sources may be accorded tariff benefits. For this, a Certificate of Origin needs to be submitted by the exporter, which the Chamber of Commerce or a designated regulatory authority endorses.
5.Quality or inspection certificates: If prior to the shipment, an inspection is specified by the buyer, he would surely want to see its proof on paper.
6.Packing list: One needs to have some clue regarding the contents of different cartons that have arrived as shipments.
7. Invoice: This should be made absolutely certain that all transaction details have been noted down correctly, including the currency used for transaction.

This list is not at all extensive even though it might seem to be a long one. So, it becomes mandatory hiring someone, who has an understanding of import and export documentation so that your international business proceeds without any glitches.

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Importance Of Import/Export In A Home Business

Posted on September 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

Import/Export is an important aspect of international trade. This is the way by which the influx and outflow of products take place. Also, innumerable small products seen every day in stores, come from a number of countries all over the world in order to meet the specific demand for that product. Though this business takes place on a larger scale but with the trading becoming easier, many home based entrepreneurs are venturing in it.

One of the fastest growing areas of home business, Import/Export needs relatively little capital for starting the business and has a very low operating cost for keeping the business running.

So, how do these high growth areas function? This blog is a quick glance at how this work from home setup can be converted into a great business opportunity.

  • Finding Niche Markets : A Blackberry which was targeted at businessmen or the Nokia N-series or C-series targeted at youth, are examples of niche markets. The objective of Import/Export is to create a niche and fill that void. This is done by buying the product, reselling it to distributors who market the product to consumers.

  • By Local Marketing : It is based on the idea that you find out what is missing from your neighborhood and region and fill that need with an imported product. If you are aware of the need of a particular area, you can easily search for the product and sell it to local distributors who through the assistance of retail stores make it available to the consumers.

  • Finding Needs of Other Areas : Buying from other areas to fill the gap in your area is just one facet of trading. When you locate markets in other areas for the products unique to your area, the cycle is completed as the export side is taken care of.

Requiring a little more than a coordinated effort to ensure that the products get into your country and then are distributed accordingly, an Import / Export business is a fabulous work at home opportunity. Building a good working relationship with distributors is essential so that you have a place to sell your product and this can be taken further by constantly looking out for newer markets or strengthening base in a particular area.

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