Principles of Exporting
Establishing and Operating an Export Company from Scratch
What you'll learn
- Learn the steps for setting up an export company
- Understand the export steps in detail
- Get to know selling methods, payment and bank letters of credit
- Understand the basics of international shipping
- Learn about marketing for exports
- Know the quality assurance systems for exports
- Get to know the government bodies that support exporting
- Avoid the problems exporters face
- Set up an import company and protect your money
About this course
This course explains how to set up and run an export company from scratch, and it suits anyone looking at exporting as a career or a business. It starts with the steps for setting up an export company on your own, then explains the export steps in two parts, followed by selling methods, payment and bank letters of credit. After that you learn about international shipping and marketing, then export quality assurance systems. You also learn about the government bodies that support exporting, how to find customers, and the problems exporters face, along with practical tips and guidance. The course adds a lesson on how to set up an import company outside Egypt and how to protect your money. It suits business owners, traders and employees who are thinking of entering exporting, and no previous experience is needed because the explanation starts from the basics. The step by step order of the lessons helps you follow each stage clearly before moving to the next. By the end, you will understand the export process from setting up to shipping and payment, know the common problems and how to avoid them, and be able to draw up a plan for your company.
Expected outcomes
- Ability to establish and operate an export company effectively.
- Dealing with clients and securing appropriate payment methods.
- Familiarity with international shipping methods and managing logistics operations.
- Ensuring export quality by adhering to standards.
- Avoiding common issues using expert tips and guidance.
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Course content
1Export Principles
11 lectures
- How to Establish an Export Company in 48 Hours by YourselfExplains how to set up an export company yourself as a sole proprietorship: tax registration, commercial register, VAT registration, the exporters' register, the export card, customs, trademark registration and opening bank accounts.5:56
- Export Steps Part OneExplains the first steps after setting up an export company: assessing experience and capital, studying the product and competitors, building a brand identity and website, payment methods suited to each country, and marketing basics including client emails.10:10
- Export Steps Part TwoContinues the export steps: preparing and packaging the product for the destination country, choosing the shipping method, shipping line, transit time and product shelf life, port timing to avoid demurrage, then after-sales follow-up to keep the customer.5:39
- Sales, Payment Methods, and Bank CreditsExplains export selling methods such as commission, fixed price and account sale, payment methods such as against original documents or against copies, and the bank Letter of Credit, including confirmed and irrevocable terms and checking document compliance.11:15
- International ShippingExplains international shipping for exporters: shipment documents such as the bill of lading, invoice and packing list, Incoterms like CIF, avoiding demurrage and storage fees, container free time, and the difference between the shipping company and the customs clearance agent.10:12
- MarketingDistinguishes marketing from selling and explains how an exporter builds a professional image with foreign clients: a clear identity, an easy name, promotional materials and an attractive email, plus common mistakes to avoid.7:52
- Export Quality Assurance SystemsExplains the role of quality certificates and international standards such as ISO 9001 in entering markets and getting export support, how required certificates differ by country and product, and how to use them in marketing.4:51
- Government Agencies Supporting Export and How to Get ClientsIntroduces the Egyptian government bodies that support exporting, such as the export and import control authority, the support fund and export councils, and explains free and paid ways to find customers.3:48
- Challenges Facing ExportersCovers problems exporters face: lack of knowledge of the export process, relying on commission intermediaries, overseas fraud and securing payment terms, choosing a shipping company, and negotiating with the client.4:45
- Tips and Guidelines for ExportingGives advice for entering exporting: fully understand the export process, build a good business identity, get quality certificates, study marketing and the letter of credit (LC), calculate costs, and prepare sources, a shipper and a suitable team.3:06
- How to Establish an Import Company Outside Egypt and Secure Your FundsExplains how to set up a company outside Egypt, including the lawyer, accountant, address and notarized authorization it needs, and how such a company helps protect the exporter's money through payment insurance, invoicing and storage.3:14
Instructor
Haidi Shaheen
