International Trade eLearning Suite for SMEs-InTeLS

FAQs for Potential Exporters

 

1.   Why should I be thinking about exporting?

 

2.   Are my product s / services suitable for overseas markets?

 

3.   How do I select the countries to concentrate on?

 

4.   How do I sell in overseas markets?

 

5.   I can’t speak a foreign language – can you help?

 

6.   Do I have to get all my literature translated?

 

7.   How do I position and price my product / service to make it attractive and competitive?

 

8.   How do I find out about regulations for my product in a country?

 

9.   What Export Controls are there for my product in a country?

 

10   Is there any help in exhibiting at trade fairs overseas?

 

11   What about packing and shipping?

 

12   What about the paperwork?

 

13   What about import duty?

 

14   What about after-sales service / technical support for my customers?

 

15   What about product / service liability?

 

16   How will I promote / advertise overseas?

 

17   How will I get paid, and how quickly?

 

18   What happens if the buyer doesn’t pay?

 

19   How long will it take to get my first order?

 

20   How much will I have to spend, typically, to set things up in an overseas market?

 

21   Are there any grants / financial assistance for new exporters?

 

22   How can I finance export business if cash flow is a problem?

 

23   Where can I find professional export training for my staff?

 

24   Do I need an export licence?

 

25.   Which government department is responsible for export licensing?

 

26   What is Trade Facilitation?

 

27   What is the market access database ?

 

28   What is in the Market Access Database?

 

For the answers of the listed questions click here