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As someone that is new into Exportation Business, finding clients is one of the hardest things into the business.
Finally I got one and we had discussed all the basics but now he's demanding a copy of my used BL to confirm my authenticity and experience. He also ask for a copy of lab test of my previous supply, though this one is easier.

Please my people is it advisable or can I call it a red flag?

And again please, how can I make this issue of getting clients easier.
Please advise me.
Thanks in advance

Get a copy of OBL from your colleague and edit it to your commodity as he won’t confirm it just to have him Boss

Aleem26:
Get a copy of OBL from your colleague and edit it to your commodity as he won’t confirm it just to have him Boss

Op I will advise you don’t do this as every BL has a number and this can be verified on some websites; the shipper , the commodity, even the fob price can be displayed, your prospect may see you as being fraudulent and you know what that means.

My suggestion will be to work with an existing exporter who already has confirmed and past BLs, you can have the exporter ship on your behalf in this case you have your company name in the Shipper’s section, for example, if your company is A and that of existing exporter is B , then on the shipper’s section of the BL you will have shipper company B “on behalf or on account of company A”

This being your first shipment you can always use it as your reference for future prospects.

Or you can bear it all open and tell the prospect you haven’t made any shipments yet but you’re assuring him/her of utmost professionalism in your transaction .

I’m sure one of these will work .

As per getting clients , yes it’s the hardest part especially coming from Nigeria .

You explore social media , website, trade shows to get leads .

All the best .

ogene70:
Op I will advise you don’t do this as every BL has a number and this can be verified on some websites; the shipper , the commodity, even the fob price can be displayed, your prospect may see you as being fraudulent and you know what that means.

My suggestion will be to work with an existing exporter who already has confirmed and past BLs, you can have the exporter ship on your behalf in this case you have your company name in the Shipper’s section, for example, if your company is A and that of existing exporter is B , then on the shipper’s section of the BL you will have shipper company B “on behalf or on account of company A”

This being your first shipment you can always use it as your reference for future prospects.

Or you can bear it all open and tell the prospect you haven’t made any shipments yet but you’re assuring him/her of utmost professionalism in your transaction .

I’m sure one of these will work .

As per getting clients , yes it’s the hardest part especially coming from Nigeria .

You explore social media , website, trade shows to get leads .

All the best .

Thanks for your advice