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How to Start a Small Business in Bangladesh

This guide explains how to start a small business in Bangladesh using easy English. It covers business idea selection, planning, registration, money management, and customer service for new entrepreneurs.

Business Registration Made Easy (Trade License, TIN, BIN)

This guide explains business registration in Bangladesh in easy English. It covers official links and steps to get your Trade License, TIN (Tax ID), and BIN (VAT Registration) so your business becomes legal and trusted.

Common Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

This guide explains the most common mistakes new entrepreneurs make in Bangladesh and how to avoid them. It is written in easy English to help beginners run their businesses more successfully.

How to Manage Business Money Properly

This guide explains how small business owners in Bangladesh can manage their business money properly. It helps entrepreneurs control costs, increase profit, and avoid financial problems.

How to Get SME Loan in Bangladesh (with Bank & Government Support Comparison)

This guide explains how small business owners in Bangladesh can apply for SME loans. It includes steps, required documents, useful tips, and a simple comparison of banks, government programs, and SME Foundation support to help entrepreneurs choose the best loan option. 

Government Support and Incentives for Small and Medium Enterprises in Bangladesh

This content explains the different government support programs, incentives, and facilities available for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh. It helps entrepreneurs understand how to get financial and non-financial support from government organizations.

How to Find Customers for Your Business in Bangladesh

Guidance for identifying potential customers and expanding market reach. The section focuses on simple, practical, and low-cost approaches to increase sales through both online and offline channels.

Using Facebook and WhatsApp to Sell Products in Bangladesh

Simple and practical guidance for small and medium entrepreneurs in Bangladesh to sell products through Facebook and WhatsApp. Learn how to reach customers, promote products, and increase sales using these popular platforms.

How to Increase Sales with Small Budget for Small Businesses in Bangladesh

Practical tips to grow sales without spending much money. Focuses on low-cost marketing, customer engagement, and smart strategies to increase revenue.

 

Creating a simple business website

This guide explains how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh can create a simple business website. It helps beginners showcase products, reach customers online, and grow their business.

Accepting Digital Payments for SMEs in Bangladesh (bKash Merchant, Nagad Business)

This guide explains how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh can accept digital payments using bKash Merchant and Nagad Business accounts. It helps new business owners understand the setup, benefits, and best practices for secure digital transactions.

Social media advertising on a budget

This guide explains how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh can advertise on social media without spending much money. It helps new business owners reach more customers, increase sales, and grow their business online.

Basic cybersecurity for SMEs

This guide explains simple cybersecurity steps for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It helps new business owners protect digital information, customer data, and online transactions from cyber threats.

Getting Export Registration Certificate (ERC)

This guide explains how to obtain an Export Registration Certificate (ERC) in Bangladesh using easy English. It is designed for new and small business owners who want to start exporting products legally.

Customs clearance for SMEs

This guide explains the customs clearance process for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh. It helps new exporters understand how to clear goods legally and efficiently for export.

Export financing options

This guide explains the main export financing options for SMEs in Bangladesh. It helps new exporters understand how to get money for production, shipping, and sales, so they can grow their business and trade internationally with confidence.

Incoterms basics for beginners

This article explains the key Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) for SMEs and new exporters in Bangladesh. It helps understand shipping responsibilities, costs, and risks in international trade.

Fire Safety Requirements for SMEs

This guide explains fire safety requirements for small and medium businesses (SMEs). It helps business owners prevent fire accidents, protect workers, and follow government rules.

Basic labor law compliance

This guide explains the basic labor law compliance requirements for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It helps business owners understand employee rights, workplace safety, wages, and legal responsibilities to run their business smoothly and avoid fines or legal problems.

Food safety licensing (for food businesses)

This guide explains how small food businesses can get a food safety license. It helps business owners ensure safe, clean, and legal operations while following government rules.

Environmental certificates for small factories

This guide explains how small factories can get environmental certificates. It helps factory owners follow rules, reduce pollution, and run their business legally and safely.

Handicrafts e-commerce guide

This guide explains how small handicraft businesses in Bangladesh can sell products online. It helps artisans and small entrepreneurs reach more customers, earn more income, and run their online business successfully.

IT freelancer tax guide

This guide explains how IT freelancers in Bangladesh can manage taxes. It helps freelancers understand tax rules, registration, and payment methods to run their freelance work legally and confidently.

Restaurant Food Business Licensing

This guide explains the complete licensing and legal requirements for starting and running a restaurant or food business. It helps beginners understand registration, food safety rules, inspections, and compliance .

Agriculture & food processing value addition

Value addition in agriculture and food processing means improving a raw product to make it more useful or sellable. For example, turning mangoes into dried mango slices or mango juice increases its value.

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