My personal business experience

How to Write a Work Contract Agreement (And How My Costly Mistake Taught Me Its Value)

Have you ever trusted someone on just a phone call or a friendly email… only to regret it later?I have…

4 months ago

Work Contract Agreement: Why Exporters Must Be Cautious and Learn from My Mistakes

For any growing business, especially in exports, a work contract agreement often feels like the best way to get things…

4 months ago

FSSAI Food testing in India:An Essential & Empowering Guide for MSMEs

What is mandatory FSSAI Food Product Testing? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requires food businesses to…

4 months ago

How to Write a PMEGP Project Report That Gets Approved – Lessons From My Own Startup Journey

India’s Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has opened doors for thousands of entrepreneurs like me. But here’s the truth:…

4 months ago

GST 2.0: MSME Exporters Still Struggle as Job Work Tax Stays Unchanged

When the government announced GST 2.0, many of us in the MSME sector were hopeful. We expected relief from some…

4 months ago

Exporter’s Dilemma: Should You Send Free Samples to Foreign Buyers?

If you are a new exporter, the first message that hits your inbox will almost always be:👉 “Can you send…

5 months ago

First Export Order? A Practical Playbook for the New Exporter: Credit, Compliance, Proforma Invoice, CHA & Port Choices

Starting out as a first time exporter can feel like assembling a plane mid-flight. Between the proforma invoice, HS codes,…

5 months ago

The Painful Reality of Cancelling a Letter of Credit in International Trade: A Lesson for Every Exporter

In international trade, a Letter of Credit (LC) is one of the safest payment methods, providing security to both exporters and importers.…

6 months ago

The Ultimate Guide to Export Proforma Invoice: Meaning, Format & Its Powerful Role in Export Success’

When I started my export business, I faced a lot of confusion about international trade documentation. One of the first…

6 months ago

GEM Portal: My Experience, Registration Process, special benefits for msme, startup and woman entrepreneurs

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal is India’s leading online platform for public procurement, offering businesses a direct gateway to sell to government…

6 months ago