Sourcing Basics

Practical guides for finding products and working with China sourcing agents.

Sourcing Basics

How to Verify a Supplier’s Bank Account Before Sending Money

Sourcing Basics

What a Factory Audit Can and Cannot Tell You

Sourcing Basics

Export Rights and Trading Companies: What Buyers Need to Check

Sourcing Basics

Supplier Verification Checklist Before Your First Order

Sourcing Basics

How to Verify a Chinese Factory Address Before You Place an Order

Sourcing Basics

How to Read a Chinese Business License Before You Pay a Deposit

Sourcing Basics

How to Build a China Supplier Shortlist for Your Product Category

Sourcing Basics

What a Good Supplier Introduction Email Looks Like

Sourcing Basics

How to Find a Manufacturer for a New Product Idea

Sourcing Basics

How to Compare Supplier Quotes Without Choosing the Cheapest by Mistake

Sourcing Basics

Factory, Trading Company, or Sourcing Agent: How to Choose

Sourcing Basics

What to Ask a Supplier Before You Request a Quote