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Avoiding Sneaky Supplier Scammers

  • Michael Eisman
  • 21st June 2019
This blog post offers various tips to buyers on knowing how to spot and deal with online scammers, that could potential damage your business or at the very least, waste your time.
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How to Negotiate With Your Supplier (Part 2)

  • Michael Eisman
  • 17th June 2019
A continuation from Part 1 of how to Negotiating with your supplier. Providing extra tips, advice, do’s and dont’s, in order to help you nail those negotiations!
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How to Negotiate With Your Supplier (Part 1)

  • Michael Eisman
  • 10th June 2019
More effective ways for negotiating with your supplier, with tips and helpful guides.
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Tips on How to Request Samples

  • Heather Williams
  • 5th May 2019
You can request samples at the beginning of the development process as a way to shortlist and select the right supplier.
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Why Requesting Samples Is Important During the Development Phases?

  • Heather Williams
  • 26th April 2019
Make sure you are working as efficiently as possible with your suppliers by having a clear expectations and guidelines.
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The Role of Samples During the Product Development Phases

  • Heather Williams
  • 25th April 2019
Thorough checks throughout your sample stages will help to eliminate errors, save time & improve communication.
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How to Start Your Own Shoe Brand with Susannah Davda @ The Shoe Consultant

  • Heather Williams
  • 24th April 2019
We spoke to Susannah Davda from The Shoe Consultant to find out how a buyer can start their own shoe brand…
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How to Request Product Samples and Why it’s Important When Shortlisting Overseas Suppliers?

  • Heather Williams
  • 24th April 2019
Save time and money by requesting samples before and during your product sourcing journey. Find out how…
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How to Objectively Compare and Qualify Your Suppliers?

  • Heather Williams
  • 19th April 2019
What things to look for when reviewing quotations from suppliers to make sure you are working with the best supplier.
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How to Ship & Import Products with Ben Thompson Co-Founder @ IncoDocs

  • Heather Williams
  • 18th April 2019
We spoke to Ben Thompson to find out how buyers can ship and import products
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