Your guide to cross-border small commodity import business — find reliable suppliers, source winning products, master shipping logistics, and build a profitable online import business from anywhere in the world.
Get supplier samples for free with 7 proven plays — fee waivers, first-order credits, and batching hacks that save small importers $1,400 a year.
Ask these 7 supplier sourcing questions before you order and you can cut landed costs by up to 18% — a $5,200-a-year win for the average small importer.
Run a supplier price review in 5 steps and cut your unit costs by 9%. The audit that saves small importers $3,800 a year on product spend.
Sourcing agent vs. going direct: compare fees, kickbacks, and QC value to see how a sourcing agent saves small importers $4,100 a year.
Cut mold tooling costs with a 4-part audit. Small importers save $4,800 a year by splitting quotes, owning molds, and amortizing tooling the smart way.
How to negotiate supplier payment terms: a 3-round script that cuts deposits from 50% to 10%, unlocks Net-30 credit, and frees up $6,400 a year.
Should you split orders between two suppliers? Dual sourcing saves small importers $4,100 a year through the 70/30 split — here is the 30-day playbook.
Factory direct, 1688, and Alibaba compared on real costs: price gaps, hidden fees, and MOQ math that save small importers up to $4,200 a year.
Purchase order mistakes cost small importers $3,200 a year. Learn the 7 PO errors that inflate costs and the 30-minute audit that fixes each one.
Skipped supplier samples cost small importers $3,000 a year in rework. Learn the 4-point sample checklist and 30-day workflow that stops the leak.