Top 10 questions to ask an international supplier

Finding suppliers can be overwhelming. Here are the top 10 questions you should ask any potential international supplier.

Building international business relationships

Read our three essential tips for building international business relationships with customers and suppliers that are lasting and lucrative.

Export readiness checklist

Make sure you have everything in place for your shipment to arrive safely with our export readiness checklist.

Exports: What documents do you need?

Here are the 4 main export documents that you’ll need to present to Customs authorities when exporting goods from South Africa.

Ensuring a profit before you import

Let’s take a look at how you would determine whether there is any potential profit in selling your product.

Finding the right supplier for your import business

Many business owners struggle to find the right import supplier. Here are the key factors to consider before paying a deposit.

HOW TO: Source and Sell Products Globally

Here’s a list of the top international web trading platforms as well as various methods of international sourcing and selling that you can use to take your business global.

First things first: choosing the right product

If you would like to be a top importer and stand out head and shoulders above competitors, your first priority is choosing a good import product.

Import Basics: Arranging the logistics

Having found a product to import and negotiated a cost with the supplier, it is time to get the product delivered to you. Here are a few points to keep in mind that will help avoid any surprises along the way!

Import readiness checklist

Worried you may be underprepared for you first import? Don’t be. We’ve created this import readiness checklist to cover the basics.