Export Do It Yourself

Export Do It Yourself is a compact, action-oriented manual for entrepreneurs, small exporters and micro, small & medium enterprises who want to enter international markets without getting lost in red tape. The book walks readers through pre-export planning (product selection, pricing, market research), followed by procedural workflows: IEC/registration, licenses, quality & packaging norms, certificate of origin, commercial invoice & packing list, export invoice formats, insurance, and customs filings. Practical chapters on Incoterms, freight forwarding, containerization, multimodal transport, and freight cost calculation demystify logistics. Detailed sections explain payment mechanisms (LCs, documentary collections, advance payments), export finance options (pre-shipment, post-shipment credit, export credit agencies), and government export incentives and documentation for refunds/claims. Each chapter includes ready templates (invoices, UNDERTAKING, shipping instruction), checklists, a sample timeline from order to delivery, and troubleshooting tips for common delays and claims. Real-world case examples and a quick reference appendix make this title a desk companion for exporters who need fast answers and usable forms. Ideal for first timers and growing exporters, the book turns procedural complexity into repeatable workflows so businesses can export faster and with fewer errors.