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good service delivery to your clients (importers). Projects your Unique Selling Point (USP) . Guides management on long-term commitment for exports. Key elements A good export plan consists of certain key elements which include the following: Company profile (about us) Key features of target market(s) Competitors' analysis Market entry strategy Unique selling points Promotional strategy Branding (if relevant) Logistical planning Action plan Resources required Step four: Export documentation Export documentation is a requirement for formal exports of goods and services from Nigeria. Importance of Export Documentation & Procedures Minimizes your export risks Ensure that exported goods conform to importing country specifications Ensure you meet buyers requirements by providing evidence of origin and delivery helps you to formalise your export business assist you in qualifying for export incentives Required export documents For formal exports the following documents will be required at different stages of the export process: ◦EXPORTER REGISTRATION DOCUMENT ◦EXPORT CONTRACT DOCUMENT ◦QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTS ◦COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS ◦FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ◦GOODS MOVEMENT DOCUMENTS Step five: Logistics and freight Before embarking on any export venture, please ensure you understand the basic terms of delivery (including pricing and documentation). You must also understand the responsibilities of
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the major players for safe delivery of your products to buyers. Such details include: transport modes, duration of shipment, conditions required for different products and the agreed terms of trade. Tips 1.Know the available range of freight options 2.Understand the importance of freight forwarding for a seamless export process 3.Conduct due diligence in engaging a freight forwarder 4.Understand INCOTERMS 2020, this will enable you understand your responsibilities and that of the buyer. 5.Familiarize yourself with the necessary freighting requirements. Freight forwarders & Custom Brokers It is extremely important that you identify experienced freight forwarders and custom brokers. This would ensure that your products meet the agreed terms of delivery.. In order to be well prepared please: Familiarize yourself with different transport modes required to deliver the goods to the
buyer conduct research on at least three freight forwarders / custom brokers visit the online databaseof freight forwarders, custom brokers and cargo agents in Nigeria available on our websiteINCOTERMS (2010) INCOTERMS is an acronym for International Commercial Terms. These are recognised terms in international business transactions. It provides details on the responsibilities of buyers and exporters. The terms are important for the processing of shipping and payment documents during exports. Basically, INCOTERMS define all obligations of buyers and sellers within the logistics chain. Step six: Export pricing To become a successful exporter, you need the right knowledge of export pricing methods. This includes all items relating to sourcing and costing of the exportable products. Tips for export pricing 1. Ensure your prices are competitive 2. Ensure all export-related and -associated costs are covered 3. Know your break-even points 4. Set realistic profit margins
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Get Rid of ‘ManBoobs' fast While many men exercise primarily to lose a few kilograms around their waists or their bellies to slim down, others are more concerned about an area higher up the torso. A bigger issue would be a set of pecs, chest, and upper body that aren't just flabby or fattythey're full and enlarged. Obvious breasts in men, a.k.a. man boobs or 'moobs,' are for some a major source of anxiety The condition, known as gynemastia, is much more common than one would think; up to 30 percent of men will be affected at some point in their lives, often during periods of life when the body undergoes hormonal changes, like puberty or between the ages of 50 to 69. But this isn't a one-size fits all condition. There are several factors to consider for guys with 'man boobs' in determining the cause of the enlargement. Some men might just carry excess fat in their breasts, so exercise can help to reduce the area down to a more proportional size. For those who are dealing with excess fat stored in the chest, picking a more targeted workout plan might help. Using a routine that works to build muscle while burning fat can be a key path to success. Picking exercises that work your
whole body to kickstart your metabolism will help along with hammering the chest, so get ready to work hard and fast. Push-ups and Goblet Squats are great exercises to consider .
PUSH UPS: This basic exercise ( push ups) can help to shape your chest more than you might expectbut you might be missing out on some benefits if you're not in the proper position. You should do your best to keep your plank position strong, with engaged glutes and core. For more great chest engagement, make sure that your hands aren't too wide apart and your elbows don't flare when you lower to the floor. Once you can push through 15 to 20 perfect reps, begin experiment with variations and half-rep schemes.
GOBLET SQUAT : Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell at chest height. Keep your chest and core engaged to keep the weight from tipping your torso forwardsqueezing the back will also help with this. Take your time to lower down, keeping your knees wide apart. Press up from the ground to raise back up top.
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