Selling in international market is never simple. Diverse languages, geographical distance, cultural difference and lack of market knowledge pose formidable challenge to any manufacturer/exporter.

This is more so when buyer and seller interact through as anonymous a medium as Internet.

In addition to general knowledge of standard export-import procedure and conventional wisdom, a good understanding of what works and what does not in e-commerce is a key success-factor today.

Though business through Internet is a comparatively new phenomenon, it is growing at extremely fast pace and is set to become the dominant mode of conducting business in near future. Ignore it today at the cost of your own peril tomorrow.

We have presented here selected articles, information, resources, guidance and educational materials on host of areas considered vital for successful export venture.

Regulatory Information section contains full text of New (2002 - 2007) Export Import Policy, Handbook of Procedure, Standard Input Output Norms, ITC HS Classification etc.

E-Commerce Tutorial section explains basic concepts of e-commerce
in simple to understand language. The orientation is for exim professionals who have little or no knowledge of computer and Internet.

Tips, Tricks and Traps in E-Commerce - is collection of all archival issues of FAIDA. They contain vast amount of information on what works and what does not in e-commerce - all written specifically for exim community.

This section also contains other relevant information on Trade Fairs, Commodity Boards, Export Promotion Councils, Embassy information etc.

We shall add new topics and tutorials in each issue - keeping in mind special requirements of export-import community.