You did an export, customs procedures are super complicated, nobody explains it step by step, we finally figured it out

i did exports too bro, customs seemed very complicated at first. i hired a broker, it cost money but it was easier. now on my third shipment i know customs well now. your flow is high but it gets done

When starting exports: 1- Find a Customs Broker (ask which sector they work in) 2- Determine the Harmonized Code of the product (ask for expert help), 3- Choose an insurance company (write a ready listing), 4- Allow 2-3 extra days per shipment (for customs procedures), 5- Tell the customer the costs upfront

I'm curious: which country was that customer from? Because there are different procedures for EU countries and third countries. Where did we export to?

Bro, you took a very solid step when you started exporting! Customs procedures are one of the hardest parts in Turkey but it's very normal once you're informed. Your second customer went easier, right?

Correction: I misremembered the figure, it was a bit lower.

Legal compliance in export transactions: 1- VAT-free sales, 2- Customs exit document, 3- Insurance (usually covered by the buyer, but if the seller insures, they set a CIF price), 4- Payment terms (Irrevocable LC, T/T). All of these need to be documented.

I was thinking the same thing. Pausing growth to breathe is also a strategy, nobody says that.

I disagree with you on this point. When making a decision first look at what data you have on hand.

If it's your first time, start small; scaling comes later. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm curious too.

I agree with this. Start with a small trial; don't commit to everything at once.

If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

I'll try it.

I have a question, don't want to go off-topic though. Most time waste accumulates in tasks waiting for approval.

You're right, I've been down that road too. Any unwritten clause becomes a point of disagreement later, as both sides remember it differently.

If I were you, I'd go this route.

I didn't know that.

I went through the same thing two years ago. Extending terms makes customers happy but turns you into a financing institution.

Following.

Following. Everything goes well for the first three months; problems arise in the fourth.

Second-time founders don't make the same mistakes but find new ones. Hope this helps.

Theres a part I dont understand... The biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

You're right.