The small-business handbook
Know the next step. Run a better shop.
Clear explanations for the questions that come up when you start, bill, buy, collect and grow. Choose your language and work through one task at a time.
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Export basics
Research buyers, check credentials and prepare the commercial basics.
How to find your first overseas buyer from India
Research a suitable market, build a focused prospect list and verify the buyer before agreeing an export order.
How to research Canadian buyers for Indian products
Use sector-specific research, legitimate directories and verified introductions to build a Canadian prospect list.
How to verify an overseas buyer before shipping
Check legal identity, authorised contacts, commercial requirements and payment risk independently.
How to compare B2B platforms for export-buyer research
Evaluate sector coverage, lead quality, cost and verification instead of relying on badges or promises.
How to follow up with buyers after a trade exhibition
Turn a meeting into a documented requirement, quotation and realistic next step.
How to approach chambers and trade bodies for export support
Ask a targeted question, check programme eligibility and understand what an introduction can provide.
How to find and contact an Indian mission’s commercial wing
Locate the current official contact and send a concise request for relevant trade information.
How to apply for an Importer Exporter Code on DGFT
Prepare your entity details, use the official DGFT workflow and retain the application and issued IEC evidence.
How to prepare an export-document checklist
Match commercial, transport, customs and product-specific documents to the actual shipment.
How to prepare an export quotation and commercial invoice
Keep prices, currency, quantity and delivery terms consistent from offer to final shipment document.