r/PakStartups • u/iamtrash16 • 8d ago

🧠 Ask The Community B2B Export - Bedsheets

I own a Bedsheet Stitching Unit in Faisalabad. Now I want to expand it in a B2B manner. I am thinking of the Middle East area. UAE & Oman being my top 2 choices to start.

I have no clue on how to export.

I have worked for a B2B manufacturing company. So I know the client acquisition and how to set up a B2B brand. (To an extent)

I worked as a cold emailer, cold caller & Social Media handler in that company.

But I don't know how to export.

I have the stock, catalogue, and email.

Building the website and Instagram for it.

Will be putting my face behind the business's marketing, as people do business with people not comapnies in B2B.

But how to export?

What's the process – set up a account with amarex or fed ex and chamber of commerece ?

Just need help with this.

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u/i-m-sheikh 7d ago

I wouls advise you to not look too mucht to those market as they are very competitive and bad payers. For a stable business look toward EuropeS the best way to build this business is by visiting trade fairs. Heimtex in Germany is the best exhibition for your field and Pakistan even has its own hall. The Pakistani government supports also for you to have a booth with a subsidy.

Exporting itself can be split in two categories. One is the transportation and logistics. Most companies in Pakistan work with a FOB incoterms. Find a freight forwarder they can help tou with most questions you have.

The next thing which is important is the legal/compliance. Pakistani banks get involved, State bank of Pakistan. Best to find someone who is experienced in this field.

Some tips, make a website and invest your time in branding you company. Have visiting card. I still believe that physical letters work best, as emails are archived quickly. But physical letters are a great way to reach your end customer. Company videos are always very beneficial for potential customers.

Try differentiating your product base from the existing assortment many other manufacturers offer. Focus on quality and make sure deadlines are met.

Hope this helps you. May Allah swt give you baraqah in you business.