What are preliminary arrangements I have to do before starting an export business in India?
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...If you are not the manufacturer of the products that you intend to export, the first thing you will have to do is to arrange for a Quality Control cell of experienced Specialists - who will test every batch of these products, and certify that they are all of the specified quality, listed in the Buyers' Purchase Order !\nAnd next, you must organise a 2nd/3rd 'back-up' supplier of these goods - who can help complete and despatch each order in good time, in case your original supplier cannot, or does not.\nThese are the 2 areas where most Indian exporters are frequently failing : shipping substandard products, plus not meeting the customers' deadlines !
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There are many risks, but most if not all of them can be handled with adequate planning.\n\nSome simple guidelines\n\n1) Compare corporate governance laws and limitations in both countries If you are targeting a particular country make sure you understand the legal structure behind their corporate gorvernance practices.\n\n2) Make sure that international arbitration treaties are honored by the country you are targeting. So long as you can protect your assets by international arbitration, you will have a legal "safety net" you can resort to  via an arbitration specialsts in your own country.\n\n3) Seek out the embassy and right trade chambers or federations, chances are there are a lot of companies who have allready built the bridges you need to get started in any specific country. . . (ie an american company seeking to do business in mexico can resort to the american chamber of commerce Mexico http://www.amcham.com.mx and seek industry specific legal aid to start business in that country)
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you are too vague for estimating, Are you going to manufacture? or buy from a wholesaler? or have someone else make it for you? How large a space do you need ? you will need office staff, warehouse staff, computer systems, software, Phone systemsforklifts, storage systems, Trucking companys need to be contacted and .....  Too many variables . You need a business plan
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As I was in the same business as you are, except that I'm in México ( I had a sw development company here and our customers were in US, Canada and mainly UK, Germany, France and Spain ). I suggest you to think and choose between 2 ways of achieving customers in other countries besides India:\n\n1.- You could find persons or companies that would become your sales representatives in your target countries. The good thing is that they know the market and they will sell more "easily" your apps rather than you being several thousand kilometers away. The bad thing here is that you don't own control of their efforts, you can't measure them and in most cases you must have a sales target made by contract in order for them to accomplish that, if not, they would simply feel no pressure to sell your products.\n\n2.- You could contact your future customers by email as a first approach, then by IP phone and you'll have total control of the sales processes. The good things are that  besides measuring your efforts into $$$, having control of everything that happens within the sales processes, you could "choose" which companies/countries fit you better. The bad things are that, if you wanted to do business with any Latinamerican country for example you must be in front of the person you're trying to sell them your products or if you try to sell to Ford in US, your emails, web pages and every sales effort will be in line with another 1K companies around the globe trying to do the same thing. \n\nBecause globalization brings closer any app from any given country to any given customer, but also decreases the chances of succeeding due to the high number of providers in any given country.\n\nI hope all my previous knowledge could help you better to understand what do you need.
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It depends what kind of goods you want to export out from China.  Are you a trading company in China, buying from China and export to your clients?  Or you are a manufacturer?  \n\nI'm not sure what kind of products you want to export, and in which part of China you are in.  Different province or area, may have different policies for this.  In general, you need to have an export license, which is usually applied by a registered company's legal representative.  To get export license, you may need to show that you are the manufacturer, and also have the VAT license.  If you don't have export license, you could still export your goods via export agent in China, and there are many of them, which they usually charge about 2% commission to export for you.
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These days setting up a BPO company is not a small deal, but if you have a fixed goal and you want to achieve it, i am sure nothing is impossible. I said its not easy to set up a company because of the competetive market, as you said you are in BPO so you must be knowing the competition these days is really very hard. So the best you can do is prceed step by step to be a good business man.\n1) Try to make contacts with international clients, the best way you can contact them is when you are on calls.\n2) Start making a list of small call centers in India, to whom you will further outsource your business, it will help you in future.\n3) Start searching on Internet about companies who are willing to outsource there work.\nFor your firther information i would say there is a lot of work in this industry all you need to be is hard working and smart working.\nI am planning to set up my small call center in coming two months in delhi. Write me for any further information at mohitmadaan@gmail.com\nGood Luck
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check ur country's rules on importing and stuff. then consult some good dealers who can give u gud prices. then a lawyer. and then a bank and then set up shop. gud luck
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Buy  a copy of Nabhi's latest edition of the Book on IMPORT AND EXPORT. It contains all the required forms and also the law as applicable to every aspect of the trade such as incentives ,duty draw back, etc
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1-the most important thing in export and import business is\nnot to use your money to buy or sell use the seller or the buyer money specially now.\n2-cove all the details ,information , spec, method of payment , delivery , study your cost ( shipping ,etc..)all the details \n3- Panama is excellent place to start it's a great business center for import and export .\n4-build your network. \n good luck
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I would say: Get on the internet and find UK sources of the type of business you want to deal with. Email them directly with your resume. I would make sure you have long distance to call them. I would also make sure you know the cost for a minute of conversation to the UK....IT is very very expensive. I know for I have been there several times. Make sure you write everything down, internet websites that you have gone too and make sure that you have your "selling hat" on. A positive attitude is the key. GOOD LUCK!
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Export your succesfull domestic product to a foreign market.\nWell, quite a hard decision.\nThere are a lot of facts that your company should consider and evaluate.\nAs some one already mentioned, you need to be careful and plan the incursion to the new market. Thats with some business and management tools as market research (customer profile, interest, competition of course, etc), cost impact, company capability, production capacity, product adecuations, customs and regulations for your product at new market, for mention some.\nI can tell you more especific about customs and regulations. And I can tell you that if you finally decide to try an export you can even arrange the sell with INCOTERM's, so you can delimitate your company liability and risks.\nFor further information or guideness I may help you if you contact me, if you dont mind I'm in Mexico.\nGood luck with your project.\nGreetings from Mexico.
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Start by learning more about the business.  One paper I strongly recommend that you read are the following US Bureau of Custom's papers \n\n"Importing into the United States: A Practical Guide for Commercial Importers" http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/publications/trade/iius.ctt/iius.doc\nHow Cargo Flows Securely into the US http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/cargo_summary/cargo_flow_map.ctt/cargo_flow_map.pdf\nUS Import Requirements http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/publications/trade/usimportrequirements.ctt/usimportrequirements.doc\n\nHere are some steps to help you get started on an import and export business:\n\n1. Select your product - the more you know about your products, the better you can run your import/export operations. Start with what you know, but be open to opportunities you see as you go along.\n\n2. Research, research and research. If you are based in the US and wants to start an import/export business here, then you need to learn all customs laws, trading restrictions and quotas, international trade data, and more. Find out where you can find good information about the products you plan to trade.\n\n3. Identify potential contacts. From your list of products, identify the countries that supply those products. Then find the producers of your target products in those countries. \n\nI recommend reading the following:\n\nStarting a Home-Based Exporting Business \nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol8/exporting.htm\nLaying the Foundations of Your Home Based International Trading Business\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol21/trading.htm\nHow to Start an Import/Export Business http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,290657,00.html\nCMTAC Trade Information Database http://latrade.cmtac.org/trade_info/index.cfm\nDon'ts of Importing \nhttp://www.gattiassociates.com/CM/Articles/Articles1277.asp\nFlowchart of the export process http://www.export.gov/exportbasics/index.asp\nGoing Global http://www.going-global.com/articles/\n\nThese trade association websites also have loads of information on how to start an export import business:\n\nFederation of International Trade Association http://fita.org/index.html\nProfessional Association of Exporters and Importers http://www.paei.org/\n\nYou may also want to check out the following books:\n\n- Import/Export: How to Get Started in International Trade \n- Exporting, Importing, and Beyond : How to 'Go Global' With Your Small Business \n- Selling to the World: Your Fast and Easy Guide to Exporting and Importing \n- Start and Run a Profitable Exporting Business \n- Start Your Own Import/Export Business
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I suggest using this as a template:\n\n REQUEST FOR URGENT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP\n\nFIRST, I MUST SOLICIT YOUR STRICTEST CONFIDENCE IN THIS TRANSACTION. THIS IS BY VIRTUE OF ITS NATURE AS BEING UTTERLY CONFIDENTIAL AND 'TOP SECRET'. I AM SURE AND HAVE CONFIDENCE OF YOUR ABILITY AND RELIABILITY TO PROSECUTE A TRANSACTION OF THIS GREAT MAGNITUDE INVOLVING A PENDING TRANSACTION REQUIRING MAXIIMUM CONFIDENCE.\n\nWE ARE TOP OFFICIAL OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT REVIEW PANEL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN IMPORATION OF GOODS INTO OUR COUNTRY WITH FUNDS WHICH ARE PRESENTLY TRAPPED IN NIGERIA. IN ORDER TO COMMENCE THIS BUSINESS WE SOLICIT YOUR ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE US TRANSFER INTO YOUR ACCOUNT THE SAID TRAPPED FUNDS.\n\nTHE SOURCE OF THIS FUND IS AS FOLLOWS; DURING THE LAST MILITARY REGIME HERE IN NIGERIA, THE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS SET UP COMPANIES AND AWARDED THEMSELVES CONTRACTS WHICH WERE GROSSLY OVER-INVOICED IN VARIOUS MINISTRIES. THE PRESENT CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT SET UP A CONTRACT REVIEW PANEL AND WE HAVE IDENTIFIED A LOT OF INFLATED CONTRACT FUNDS WHICH ARE PRESENTLY FLOATING IN THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA READY FOR PAYMENT.\n\nHOWEVER, BY VIRTUE OF OUR POSITION AS CIVIL SERVANTS AND MEMBERS OF THIS PANEL, WE CANNOT ACQUIRE THIS MONEY IN OUR NAMES. I HAVE THEREFORE, BEEN DELEGATED AS A MATTER OF TRUST BY MY COLLEAGUES OF THE PANEL TO LOOK FOR AN OVERSEAS PARTNER INTO WHOSE ACCOUNT WE WOULD TRANSFER THE SUM OF US$21,320,000.00(TWENTY ONE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND U.S DOLLARS). HENCE WE ARE WRITING YOU THIS LETTER. WE HAVE AGREED TO SHARE THE MONEY THUS; 1. 20% FOR THE ACCOUNT OWNER 2. 70% FOR US (THE OFFICIALS) 3. 10% TO BE USED IN SETTLING TAXATION AND ALL LOCAL AND FOREIGN EXPENSES. IT IS FROM THE 70% THAT WE WISH TO COMMENCE THE IMPORTATION BUSINESS.\n\nPLEASE,NOTE THAT THIS TRANSACTION IS 100% SAFE AND WE HOPE TO COMMENCE THE TRANSFER LATEST SEVEN (7) BANKING DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE RECEIPT OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIOM BY TEL/FAX; 234-1-7740449, YOUR COMPANY'S SIGNED, AND STAMPED LETTERHEAD PAPER THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL ENABLE US WRITE LETTERS OF CLAIM AND JOB DESCRIPTION RESPECTIVELY. THIS WAY WE WILL USE YOUR COMPANY'S NAME TO APPLY FOR PAYMENT AND RE-AWARD THE CONTRACT IN YOUR COMPANY'S NAME.\n\nWE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING THIS BUSINESS WITH YOU AND SOLICIT YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY IN THIS TRANSATION. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECEIPT OF THIS LETTER USING THE ABOVE TEL/FAX NUMBERS. I WILL SEND YOU DETAILED INFORMATION OF THIS PENDING PROJECT WHEN I HAVE HEARD FROM YOU.\n\nYOURS FAITHFULLY,\n\nDR CLEMENT OKON\n\nNOTE; PLEASE QUOTE THIS REFERENCE NUMBER (VE/S/09/99) IN ALL YOUR RESPONSES.
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Well ll youcan do is verify their credentials.You can contact US Embassy in the country you want to place order their trade department can guide you,You can try contacting chamber of commerce of that country for credentials or you can tell that manufacturer to give some references in usa
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hi\nwell 1st u have to look for the item what u wanna export, \nwhich item is very demanding to others......\nThan target the customers(importers) where u wanna export...There are several web sites where u can get all the exporters and importers contacts.\nhere is one: \n1)http://www.eximinfo.com/     ..........(this is the best directory)\n2)http://www.bizeurope.com/bsr/importers.htm\n\ni hope it will work. for further info let me know..\ni do online auction business.\nthnx
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Building an Import/Export Business, 3rd Edition by Kenneth D. Weiss\n* Import/Export: How to Get Started in International Trade by Carl A. Nelson\n* Start Your Own Import/Export Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups) by Entrepreneur Press\n* Importing Into the United States: A Guide for Commercial Importers by United States Custom Service\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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garment Import.If u r interested then contact at sophy_panda@yahoomail.com or stuti_nayak@writemail.com