Export Leads

Through Eximguide.com, we can find many Export leads for the buyers and sellers.

It's very beneficial and valuable leads from my point of view. Just have a look and you will decide. There are 8 export leads which i have seen through eximguide.com

1. Appalam / Papad

2. Handicraft products

3. Green Tea products

4. Cashew nuts

5. Spices

6. Fresh flowers

7. Pure honey

8. Pickles

You can find the product details, client details, contacts in that website.

for details: www.eximguide.com/

Warren Buffet - Simplicity

The 3rd Richest man in the world stays in a five bedroom house brought in 1958 and that today is valued at around USD 700,000 (although this works out to Rs 3.5 crore if we take the current exchange rates).

With over $50 Billion in wealth, he still stays in a 53-year-old house that too with "just" five bedrooms. He surely must be bluffing about his wealth, because, we know for sure he is not bluffing about the house! Or is he? Well not at all. His known public wealth is 50 billion dollars and growing.

His logic is simple: An extra ten rooms in the house is not going to create any major difference to him. However, the same money if invested rightly (of which he is a master) can be made to grow to probably ten times the same amount.

The fundamental is to make sure we give priority to the needs and minimize the wants.

source: http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news

IE Code - Imports

Registration to get IE Code Number:

A citizen or a company starting a business for International trade has to Register the Company with the Director of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Foreign Trade, to obtain an IE Code number, then only one can export materials to other countries and import materials from other countries to India.

Before 1997, it is essential to obtain this I.E Code number from the Reserve Bank of India, for every first time exporter for his export operations. Later, this work being done by Director General of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Govt.of India.

DGFT provides every exporter an unique Import Export Code Number. IE Code Number is a ten digits code required for the purpose of export as well as import. No exporter is allowed to export his goods abroad without IEC number.

Exceptions are there for export to Nepal, Myanmir or to China through Gunji or Nathuala ports.If the CIF value of a single consignment does not exceed Indian amount of Rs. 25,000 /-there is no need to obtain IE code number for export to the above destinations.

What are the benefits of Import Export Code? (IEC)

On the basis of IEC, companies can obtain various benefits like incentives, drawbacks facilities on their Exports/Imports from DGFT, Customs, Export Promotion Councils etc.

The documents required for an IE Code application are listed below :

Demand Draft payable towards the application fee of Rs. 250/-. in favour of Joint Director General of Foreign Trade.

Certificate from the Banker of the applicant's firm in the format given in Appendix 18A (Part B).

Self certified copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by Income Tax Authorities (both sides).

Two copies of passport size photographs of the applicant. Photograph on the bankers certificate should be attested by the banker of the applicant.

Self addressed envelope duly stamped for Rs.30/-.

These documents may be kept securely in a file cover.

No fee is chargeable for modification in IE Code, if informed within 90 days of such changes.

After 90 days, a fee of Rs. 1000/- is charged.

Rs.200/- payable in the form of Demand Draft for issuance of duplicate IE code number.

Permanent Account Number (PAN):

PAN is mandatory. Photocopy of PAN card has to be submitted alongwith the application. If PAN card is not issued to the applicant then a copy of PAN allotment letter from Income Tax Deptt will also be accepted.

source: http://www.eximguide.com/

Country Needs in Imports

India's Import Items:

Petroleum, Crude & Products

Electronic Goods

Gold

Machinary (Except Electricals & Electronics)

Perls Precius Semiprecius Stones

Organic Chemicals

Coal, Coke & Broquittes etc

Metalifers Ores & Metal Scrap

Transport Equipments

Inorganic Chemicals

Vegetable Oils Fixed (Edible)

Non-Ferrous Metals

Fertilezers Manufactured

Electrical Machinary (Except Electronic)

Manufactures Of Metals

Machine Tools

Medicinal & Pharmacutical Products

Chemical Matirial & Products

Computer Software in Physical Form

Yarn, Fabrics, Madeups Articles

Pulses

Pulp & Waste Paper

Man Made Filament / Spun Yarn (Include Waste)

Silver

Cashew Nuts

Paper Board & Manufactures

Dyeing, Tanng, Colouring Materials

Printed Books< Newspaper, Journals etc

News Print

Synthetic & Reclamed Rubber

Fruits & Nuts (Exclude Cashew Nuts)

Europe:

Machinery

Vehicles

Aircraft

Crude Oil

Plastics

Chemicals

Textiles

Metals

Foodstuffs

Clothing

source: http://www.eximguide.com/

Import - Documents Required

INVOICE AND PACKING LIST -- To be prepared by the Exporter Invoice means the rate by which the seller agreed to sell his goods to the buyer. The terms and conditions necessarily contain Price (Sea or Air Port) of the invoice along with Date of Shipment and Mode of payment. Further, invoice rate should necessarily contain the following terms

F.O.B.- Free on Board (Includes rate of the material,insurance and other charges connected in the process).

C & F - Cost and Freight (includes cost of the material and freight charges).

C.I.F.- Cost, Insurance and Freight (includes cost, insurance and freight charges).

PRICES TO BE QUOTED IN US DOLLAR/POUND STERLING/EURO/JAPAN YEN

Mode of payment with the Importer should cover the following:

Advance payment.

Letter of Credit (L/C).

more details: http://www.eximguide.com

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How to Import ?

Initially one has to select a name for his/her Company whether it is

Proprietor concern -- Single owner/Proprietor

Partnership concern - Two or more partners in a firm

Limited Company - Two categories viz., private Limited company or Public Limited company

Private limited company is owned privately by a small group of people such as a family. They are not allowed to offer shares (in the company) to the general public and can operate through just one director.

Public limited company is owned by public share holders and they are allowed to offer shares of the Company in the market.

Opening a Bank account:

Next step for Import is Opening a Bank account. Open a Current account in the name of the Company from a reputed Bank

Current Account can be Opened By:

Any resident Indians who are 18 or above in age

Individuals/Sole Proprietorships/Partnerships/Associations/Private and public companies/Societies/Trusts/HUFs, etc.

Clubs, Societies,Trusts and Others like Govt. and semi Govt. bodies, local authorities etc.

Bank requires minimum deposit of Rs.10,000 to Rs.50,000 for opening a current account and it varies from Bank to Bank Generally, nationalised banks require less Minimum Deposit.

source: http://www.eximguide.com

What is Import ?

An import is any good or service brought in from one country to another country in a legitimate way for use in trade. It means that import is to bring in the goods and services into the port of a country from another country. The buyer of such goods and services is known as an "importer" who is based in the country of import whereas the overseas seller is an exporter. Goods that is brought in from another country for sale are provided to domestic consumers by foreign producers is an import in the receiving country, it is an export to the sending country.

The same method of export has to be followed for import also. Both the parties viz, the buyer and the seller compulsorily be registered and should posses I.E.Code number and the same formalities to be followed for import also

A citizen or a company starting a business for International trade has to Register the Company with the Director of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Foreign Trade, to obtain an IE Code number, then only one can export materials to other countries and import materials from other countries toIndia.

source: http://www.eximguide.com

Country Needs in Exports

India's Top Exported 15 Products & Top 15 Countries

Products:

Gems & Jewellery

RMG Cotton (Including Accessories)

Cotton Yarn, Fabrics, Madeups etc

Drugs Pharmaceuticals & Special Chemicals

Petroleum Crude & Products

Machinery & Instruments

Manufacture of Metals

Primary & Semi-Finished Iron & Steel Products

Marine Products

Manmade Yarn, Fabrics, Madeups

Transport Equipments

Plastics & Lenoleum Products

Electronic Goods

Inorganic/Organic Chemical

Iron Ore

Rice, Non-Basmati

Country:

USA

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

Hong Kong

Germany

China

Japan

Belgium

Singapore

Italy

Bangladesh

France

Netherland

Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka

Spain

more details: http://eximguide.com/

How to get a job in BPO industry?

In modern scenario, IT and ITES industry are the emerging sector among the other sectors. BPO is one of the fastest growing industry and segment of IT enabled services. BPO offers job in technical support, customer support, telemarketing, data entry, data conversion, form processing.

After graduation, many of the students are prefer to start the career in BPO industry. They can join in Bpo company with any graduation or can be joined with backlogs. Most of the companies provide pickup and drop from home to office. They can earn good salary with some required skills. It is started due to global melt down and it affects the software industry. Many of the companies are outsourcing the process to the third party concern that is called business process outsourcing. so the bpo company's are in developed stage and offering tremendous jobs to the freshers and experienced candidates. They are providing good work environment, better salary package, work timing.

Essentials to get a job in Bpo:-

1. Good communication skills

2. Good technical or internet knowledge

3. Able to work in MS office package or any required software

4. Flexible work timing (you may get night shift)

more details: http://chils.in/

Export Loans

After obtaining a firm order from the buyer one can approach the Bank where he has current account and apply for a loan for export and after scrutinizing his documents the Bank authorities may release loan.

Exim Bank of India, a Government of India organisation extends full co operation and help to Export oriented firms for pre shipment credit and supplier's credit which enables exporters to extend term credit to buyers on eligible goods at the pre shipment stage.

Indian firms can avail One more service called Guarantee Facilities available with Exim Bank which guarantees to facilitate execution of export contracts and import transactions.

Risk protection against default payment by buyers on goods and services on credit terms provided by the Export credit Insurance and further exporters can avail protection against political and commercial risks.Political risk means a civil war or violence beyond the control of exporter, which cause shipment schedule change and subsequent delay in delivery of goods within the specified time. Commercial risk means insolvency of the buyer, by opting deliberate non payment on goods already agreed by them.

Why Exporters Should Use Exim Bank?

Some of the following facilities are availabe in the Bank:

Short term financing and discounting of the Exporter's receivables covered under EXIMBANK's Export Credit Insurance. It covers the gap between the manufacturers production cost expended and their income from sales.

source: http://www.eximguide.com/

Export Packing

What is Export Packaging?

To make sure your export packaging is good enough so that your goods arrive intact and undamaged and reach your overseas buyer. Three main types of packaging that are likely to be needed for exported goods.

Transport or export packaging is the outermost layer of packaging and is designed to protect your goods during transit. Examples include wooden crates, metal drums and plastic shrink-wrapping.

Outer packaging is an intermediate layer of packaging, which often also serves a retail-promotion purpose.

Sales packaging is the immediate layer of packaging around your goods - the packaging that remains when the goods reach their end-user.

Labelling on product provides the following important information:

Shipper's Mark.

Country of Origin.

Weight Marking (in pounds and in kilograms).

Number of Packages and size of cases (in inches and centimeters).

Handling Marks (International Pictorial Symbols).

Cautionary Markings, such as This Side Up.

Port of Entry.

Labels for Hazardous Materials.

source: www.eximguide.com/

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC)

The Government of India, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, established this body to strengthen the export promotion drive. ECGC managed by a Board of Directors from the Government, Reserve Bank of India, banking, insurance and exporting community. The body assists exporters in recovering bad debts and Provides information on credit-worthiness of overseas buyers. All Branches of ECGC and its HQ are ISO 9001:2000 certified bodies and it maintains largest data base of buyers and with a buyers list with adverse experience.

Further,Export Insurance to be covered from Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (E.C.G.C) with small Exporter's Policy covering risk factor,natural calamity etc, and on payment of charges one can identify the individual buyer's genuineness from ECGC.

Head Office:

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited

Express Towers,10th Floor

Nariman Point

Mumbai 400 021. India

more details: http://www.eximguide.com

New Ideas for Business

What is business?

Business is a firm that provides goods or services to other company or vendors.Initially,the people are not interested to invest huge money due to returns or business failure.Most of the business starts based on their interest and fund value.No one can start a business without any money.

Who can start business?

Any graduates or who have passion or interest towards enterprise. Nowadays uneducated people starts a business and they are doing better business without any support.It means that who are interested to do business they can start business based on the interest and known industry.It is risky if you donot know about that particular business and target audience

Where can we start business?

Business location plays a vital role in handling and for good run.Business experts wont

recommend you to start business in your convenient place/venue because we need to analyse that business and good location to run that firm

Essentials for business:

1. Good strategy and business plans

2. Cash flow required

3. Company registration

4. Good office set up

5. Efficient manpower and good outcome from employees

6. Business Promotional activities or advertising programs

More details: www.chils.in

Mahindra Satyam Interview

Attend the Satyam Interview in Madurai / Coimbatore

1. Recruitment drive for Graduates:

Eligible: B.Sc in (CS, IT, CT, E&C, BCA), Diploma with 60% above.

Venue: Fatima College, Mary land, madurai

ph: 0452 - 2667444

Date: March 5th & 6th @ 9 am

Selection process: Written test, Technical & HR interview

2. Java Developer:

Venue:

Hotel Park Plaza

N. 90 / 62, Geetha Hall Road,

Coimbatore - 6410108

ph: 0422-4364646,2302575,2302585

Date: Sunday- 6th March,2011@ 10 AM

Selection process:

1. Registration: 9 30 AM - 10 AM

2. Written Test (Basics of Java Programming) Objective Type

3. Results : 1 PM

4. Candidates shortlisted will be called for Technical interview process concentrating on Basics of Java and followed by HR discussion and Offer Release process.

Pls carry a hard copy of your updated resume, photograph, certificates in case of any certifications, employment proof.

Job Location: Chennai

Pls forward your updated resume with contact details to Careers@mahindrasatyam.com

To know more about Mahindra Satyam, pls visit http://www.mahindrasatyam.com/

Negative Aspects of Interviews

Attending an interview in the right time is very important to get a job. Going to interview late is creating bad impression on you. We know about famous proverb 'First impression is the best impression' it definitely applicable to this interview session.But when you are going late will create bad opinion.

Getting a job is not difficult but negative aspects leads to interview rejection.If you are going to interview without any rehearsal which leads to negative aspect.When you are going to attend an interviewwithout knowing the company profile and job description.It also a negative remark for you.

Some points:

No Proper Timing: If you are going to interview for our convenient time is not appreciable. You will create bad impression on your timing,then how can you impress the new employer. First of all,timing plays a major role in the interview schedule.There is no other way to satisfy your new employer with your educational qualification or degree score.

No respect to the interviewer: When you are facing the interview, no formal wish to the interview and saying thank you.Not giving respect and talking like a friend which leads to negative aspect during interview

Talking bad things about the previous employer: When you have experience,you need to tell about your previous employer.If you are sharing only negative points about the last employer,it surely leads to bad impression on you.Many of the interviewee donot know how to handle theinterview and sharing all the points with the other employer.

Attending mobile phone: In the interview, answering your mobile phone is not recommended by consultant.Talking unnecessary things through cell phone and loose talk with your friends/relatives during interview panel or sending mail through mobile.

No formal dress: The interviewer checks our dressing sense and attending an interview in casual wear is not suitable.No one know much about the interview type and how to dress for an interview.Wearing jeans, t shirt are not recommended for an interview,costly ornament and sexy clothes are also not applicable.It will create bad image on us.

Inappropriate resume: No one suggest you to attend the interview without knowing about the company and job profile.Some of the interview is not suitable for your education background and job nature. We would not recommend you to attend which leads to rejection or lack of interest on that job

Lack in confident: The candidate who dont have confident or less confident are not able to get a job after their higher studies.If any one do like this,he / she can able to attend manyinterviewsbut not able to get a single job or will not work for long term.

Poor motivation: Few of the candidates dont have good motivational skills,then he or she has no enough skills to face the interview or may under estimate about them or job profile. If you are going to attend an interview with less confident,then you will succeed in that interview.

These are some mistakes which the candidate usually do in the interview panel. If you do like this, you are rejected soon or not eligible to get a job

source: http://chils.in/

Export Documents

INVOICE AND PACKING LIST -- To be prepared by the Exporter Invoice means the rate by which the seller agreed to sell his goods to the buyer. The terms and conditions necessarily contain Price (Sea or Air Port) of the invoice along with Date of Shipment and Mode of payment. Further, invoice rate should necessarily contain the following terms

F.O.B.- Free on Board (Includes rate of the material,insurance and other charges connected in the process).

C & F - Cost and Freight (includes cost of the material and freight charges).

C.I.F.- Cost, Insurance and Freight (includes cost, insurance and freight charges).

PRICES TO BE QUOTED IN US DOLLAR/POUND STERLING/EURO/JAPAN YEN

Mode of payment with the Importer should cover the following:

Advance payement.

Letter of Credit (L/C).

Documents against Payment (D/P).

Documents against Acceptance (D/A).

source: http://www.eximguide.com/

Mega Job Fair - FEB' 2011

Job Fair 2011

Date: 26/02/2011 - Saturday Morning

Eligibility: Engineering, MBA, Under graduates

Participation: 24 MNC's from Tamilnadu and Other Companies.

No Entrance Fee.

Venue: NPR Group of Colleges. Uluppakudi,

Natham - 624 401

Phone: 04544 - 245422 / 423

Registration Form:

www.techruit.in/techregister/admin/main.php?event=NPRjobfair

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES:

1. Nokia

2. Aditya birla

3. CTS

4. Allsec Technology

5. Emarald India Ltd

6. Eureka Furbes

7. Fenner India ltd

8. Mahendra Satyam

9. Pizza hut

10. Reliance Communication

11. Royal Enfield

12. Ing Vysya Bank

13. Cholomandalam

14. Axis bank

15. Residency group of hotels

16. Hotel Sangam

17. Inida Infoline

18. Sparsh Technologies

19. Lucky Aviation

20. Next wealth

Enroll and get placed in good company. Share Your Experience

All the best for Job Seekers !!

Improve Communication Skills

In modern world, students want to focus on communication and personality skills. It must be essential to qualify for the entrance test as well as for getting a interview.It doesn’t mean that good communicator can get a job or to college entry,but the candidate should have bettercommunication to talk with others or in public

Scoring good marks is the essential thing to get into college or job.After entering into college we must take initate to present seminar in class or participate in other college events, so that we may get experience in taking seminar or any kind of presentation.It shows better presentation and communication skills. If you have any mistakes,you can rectify in next presentation.

Communication plays a vital role in getting a job or in college studies. Lack in communication will suffer to get a job.It means the candidates are not taking steps about their academics and future career. Kindly encourage the students to take some classes so that they can avoid stage fear or lack in communication

How to improve our communication skills?

Initially,developing our communication is not an easy task but its not possible to improve within one day.First speak about the improving communication and form a discussion group.Start talking about the general topics later continuing regarding subject titles and current affairs. Try to talk in English in your discussion panel and if essential you can use mother tongue but it is not suggestable by experts.

Some tips to be follow in improving communication as given below

Be confident on your thought

Speak only in English

In discussion, talk only about your topic and conclude the topic with some related message or quote.

Don’t hesitate to speak in front of public

source: http://www.chils.in/

Export Samples

Identify your Importer and sending Free Samples:

Identify your Importer from the importer's list available with the respective Councils and Write letter with samples of buyer's choice to the selected buyer.

The buyer may require for product sample before placing a confirmed order.Hence, it is essential that the samples are made from good quality raw materials and after getting an order, the same quality to be maintained.

To avoid the risk in sending a costly product sample for export, extra care should be taken and while sending a sample, secrecy is an important factor,especially risk of copying the original product is there during export.

An exporter should also know the Government policy and norms for export of samples,before sending a product sample. Always advised to send samples by air mail to avoid undue delay in sending a product sample to the buyer. By cheaper mode it can also be sent through Indian post.

Samples marked Not for Sale are allowed freely for export without any limit.

Samples of value more than Rs. 25,000- It becomes necessary for the exporter to obtain GR/PP waiver from the Reserve Bank of India.

source: www.eximguide.com

Cricket World Cup 2011 Schedule

World Cup Cricket in Three Nations: India, Srilanka, Bangladesh

Venues in India: Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mohali, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Mumbai

Venue in Sri Lanka: Colombo

Venues in Bangladesh: One from Dhaka, Fatullah or Mirpur.

Cricket Teams in Pool A: Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Canada, Kenya.

Cricket Teams in Pool B: India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands.

Cricket World Cup 2011 Schedule:

Total Matches - 49

League Matches - 42

Quarter Finals - 4

Semi Finals -2

Final Match - 1

Date - Match - Venue

19-Feb - Bangladesh vs India - Dhaka

20-Feb - New Zealand vs Kenya - Chennai

20-Feb - Sri Lanka vs Canada - Hambantota

21-Feb - Australia vs Zimbabwe - Ahmedabad

22-Feb - England vs Netherlands - Nagpur

23-Feb - Pakistan vs Kenya - Hambantota

24-Feb - South Africa vs West Indies - New Delhi

25-Feb - Australia vs New Zealand - Nagpur

25-Feb - Bangladesh vs Ireland - Dhaka

26-Feb - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan - Colombo

27-Feb - India vs England - Kolkata

28-Feb - West Indies vs Netherlands - New Delhi

28-Feb - Zimbabwe vs Canada - Nagpur

1-Mar - Sri Lanka vs Kenya - Colombo

2-Mar - England vs Ireland - Bangalore

3-Mar - South Africa vs Netherlands - Mohali

3-Mar - Pakistan vs Canada - Colombo

4-Mar - New Zealand vs Zimbabwe - Ahmedabad

4-Mar - Bangladesh vs West Indies - Dhaka

5-Mar - Sri Lanka vs Australia - Colombo

6-Mar - India vs Ireland - Bangalore

6-Mar - England vs South Africa - Chennai

7-Mar - Kenya vs Canada - New Delhi

8-Mar - Pakistan vs New Zealand - Pallekele

9-Mar - India vs Netherlands - New Delhi

10-Mar - Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe - Pallekele

11-Mar - West Indies vs Ireland - Mohali

11-Mar - Bangladesh vs England - Chittagong

12-Mar - India vs South Africa - Nagpur

13-Mar - New Zealand vs Canada - Mumbai

13-Mar - Australia vs Kenya - Bangalore

4-Mar - Pakistan vs Zimbabwe - Pallekele

14-Mar - Bangladesh vs Netherlands - Chittagong

15-Mar - South Africa vs Ireland - Kolkata

16-Mar - Australia vs Canada - Bangalore

17-Mar - England vs West Indies - Chennai

18-Mar - Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - Mumbai

18-Mar - Ireland vs Netherlands - Kolkata

19-Mar - Australia vs Pakistan - Colombo

19-Mar - Bangladesh vs South Africa - Dhaka

20-Mar - Zimbabwe vs Kenya - Kolkata

20-Mar - India vs West Indies - Chennai

23-Mar - First Quarter-final - Dhaka

24-Mar - Second Quarter-final - Colombo

25-Mar - Third Quarter-final - Dhaka

26-Mar - Fourth Quarter-final - Ahmedabad

29-Mar - First Semi-final - Colombo

30-Mar - Second Semi-final - Mohali

2-Apr-2011 - Final - Mumbai

Who will win the World Cup 2011? Any Guess

All The Best India. Share Your Comments

Source: http://fullytimepass.com/2009/11/09/2011-cricket-world-cup-match-date-time-table-schedule/

Export Promotion Council (EPC)

Next step is to join as a Member in Export Promotion Councilslisted below and utilise the services of the councils according to the material export to be exported.

Export Promotion Councils are non-profit organisations for the promotion of various goods exported from India to international market. They are in close contact with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and functions to bride the gap between the exporting community and the government.

It is inevitable for every exporter or importer to obtain a registration cum membership certificate from the Export Promotion Council. An application for registration should be accompanied by a self certified copy of the IEC number. Membership fee should be paid in the form of cheque or draft after confirming the amount from the concerned EPC. The certificate is valid for five years ending 31st March of the licensing year, from 1st April of the licensing year in which it was issued and shall be valid for five years.

You can find the list of Councils with addresses and select the council according to the material as given below

http://www.eximguide.com/EPC