•  Introduction

• Generating Sales Leads

• Qualifying sales leads

• Sending Acknowledgement

• Responding with quality products

• Follow Ups

Introduction
Export Sales leads are initial contacts a seller or exporter seeks in order to finalize a deal or agreement for export of goods and are considered as the first step in the entire sales process. After getting the first lead, a company should respond to that lead in a very carefully manner in order to convert that opportunity into real export deal.

Generating Sales Leads

Sales leads can be generated either through a word-of-mouth or internet research or trade show participation.

Qualifying sales leads

As the buyer is far away and sometimes communication process can be difficult, so it’s always better to make an extra effort to understand the exact need of the customer.

Sending Acknowledgement

After receiving a lead it is quite important to acknowledge the enquirer within 48 hours of receiving the enquiry either through e-mail or fax. Acknowledgement also gives an option to provide further detail about the product or to make an enquiry about the buyer.

Responding with quality products

Quality products strengthen buyer seller relationship, so it’s always better to provide quality products to the buyers.

Follow Ups

Always try to be in touch with the buyer or customer. For this purpose one can ask a phone number and a convenient time to call. It is always better to make the call in the presence of an Export Adviser. One should avoid high pressure call during follow up.

Table of Contents

Starting Exports

• Chapter 1 Starting Export Introduction

• Chapter 2 Basic Planning For Export
• Chapter 3 Identifying Products For Export
• Chapter 4 Market Selection
• Chapter 5 SWOT Analysis
• Chapter 6 Registration of Exporters
• Chapter 7 Export License
• Chapter 8 Myths About Exporting
• Chapter 9 Export Sales Leads
• Chapter 10 Exporting Product Samples
• Chapter 11 Export Pricing And Costing
• Chapter 12 Understanding Foreign Exchange Rates
• Chapter 13 Appointing A Sales Agents
• Chapter 14 Export Risks Management
• Chapter 15 Packaging And Labeling Of Goods
• Chapter 16 Inspection Certificates And Quality Control
• Chapter 17 Export Documents
• Chapter 18 Custom Procedure For Export
• Chapter 19 Invisible Export
• Chapter 20 Export To SAARC
• Chapter 21 Export To CIS
• Chapter 22 Organisations Supporting Exporters

Starting Imports

• Chapter 1 Starting Import Introduction
• Chapter 2 Preliminaries for Starting Import Business
• Chapter 3 Registration of Importers
• Chapter 4 Guidelines And Rules for Import
• Chapter 5 Selecting The Overseas Exporter
• Chapter 6 Import License
• Chapter 7 Import Trade Governing Bodies
• Chapter 8 Import of Samples
• Chapter 9 Finalizing The Terms of Import
• Chapter 10 Import Duties
• Chapter 11 Import Risks
• Chapter 12 Import Incentives under Special Schemes
• Chapter 13 Methods of Payment in Import Trade
• Chapter 14 Import of Personal Baggage
• Chapter 15Import of Gifts
• Chapter 16 Impor of Cars Vehicle Commerical and Non Commercial
• Chapter 17 Import of Gold And Silver by NRI
• Chapter 19 Custom Clearance of Imported Goods
• Chapter 18 Import of Drugs And MedicineImport of Drugs And Medicine
• Chapter 20 Import of Scrap And Waste Products
• Chapter 21 Import Laptops And Computers
• Chapter 22Import Dos And Donts

Exports Finance

• Chapter 1 - Payment Methods In Export Import
• Chapter 2 - Payment Collection Against Bills
• Chapter 3 - Letter Of Credit (L/c)
• Chapter 4 - Trade Documents
• Chapter 5 - Pre Shipment Trade Finance
• Chapter 6 - Post Shipment Finance
• Chapter 7 - Forfeiting Factoring
• Chapter 8 - Bank Guarantees
• Chapter 9 - Transport Risk
• Chapter 10 - Contract Credit Risk
• Chapter 11 -Country Political Risk
• Chapter 12 -Currency Risk
• Chapter 13 - Export Import (Exim) Policy
• Chapter 14 - Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
• Chapter 15 - Fedai Guidlines