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How to Decide Which Type of Entity Suits Your Export Business

How to Decide Which Type of Entity Suits Your Export Business

The process of establishing an export business would differ with each product and service. There is a set path that needs to be followed on your way to becoming an exporter.

15 November 2021 6 min read
Invoice Factoring: Easy Access to Working Capital for your Business

Invoice Factoring: Easy Access to Working Capital for your Business

Small and medium businesses in need of working capital can often face difficulty getting a loan from banks or government bodies/schemes. In such situations, businesses can turn to alternate sources of financing like invoice factoring for easily securing a steady flow of working capital.

15 November 2021 9 min read
Customs House Agent or Broker: Guide for Indian Exporters

Customs House Agent or Broker: Guide for Indian Exporters

In the Indian context, a Customs House Agent (CHA) or a Customs Broker is a license holding individual that helps exporters and importers with their shipments at the customs station. They ensure that the shipment passes through the customs without any hassles and reaches the destination on time.

15 November 2021 8 min read
Types Of Trade Finance Products - Financing Foreign Trade

Types Of Trade Finance Products - Financing Foreign Trade

We cover what trade finance is, the different types of trade finance services & why this separate baking & finacing function is useful for both exporters & importers.

15 November 2021 8 min read
Export Oriented Units (EOUs) | Meaning & The Complete Process

Export Oriented Units (EOUs) | Meaning & The Complete Process

Exports lead to an inflow of foreign exchange, hence they improve a nation's economic position. To promote exports, the Export Oriented Units (EOU) Scheme was announced in 1981. The scheme has several benefits which an Export Oriented Business Unit can avail. Read this guide to understand what is meant by an "Export Oriented Unit" and its benefits for an Exporter.

15 November 2021 7 min read
Export Pricing Strategy for your export business

Export Pricing Strategy for your export business

Determining the correct pricing strategy for your product can be the deciding factor in whether your business makes profits or goes bust. There are several strategies you could adopt when pricing your goods -- here are some of the top ones to consider.

27 October 2021 8 min read
8 Steps To Follow While Dispatching an Export Order

8 Steps To Follow While Dispatching an Export Order

Transactions within a region often take place with little consideration or trouble: products exchange hands with ease. However, when it comes to transacting across borders, having thorough knowledge of export and import guidelines is essential to maintain a legal and successful business.

27 October 2021 5 min read
Working Capital Loan | Meaning, Process, Types & more

Working Capital Loan | Meaning, Process, Types & more

A Working capital loan is a loan that is offered to businesses and companies to carry out their day to day operations. These are mostly short-term loans and are taken by the companies to cover their immediate operational costs like salaries, rent, sales and marketing costs, etc.

27 October 2021 12 min read