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  1. Kelvin.P

    How are people here avoiding fake or unverified suppliers lately?

    One of the biggest issues I keep seeing in the UK overstock and clearance space is the rise of unverified or outright fake suppliers. I’ve spent years on the buying side in retail, and this problem is actually what pushed me to start building a platform in this space. A few patterns I’ve...
  2. Sbanc85

    Sourcing wholesalers

    Hi everyone, Without going into too much detail, I’m dealing with a difficult situation at the moment where I have decided that I’m probably more suited to starting my own business from home. Having children of my own and my love for regularly refreshing their items and discarding their...
  3. P

    Claiming VAT - Chinese products based in the UK

    I buy products for my customers from a Chinese supplier. Once purchased they dispatch directly from their UK warehouse to either me or my customers. They do not charge VAT, but I will have to pay HMRC VAT. After doing this, I am left with very little profit. I can't charge VAT to my customers as...
  4. A

    Can liquidators claim for POs that were never invoiced?

    Hi there, This may be a very obvious question but I cannot find a clear answer to it. My supplier (of a service) has gone into liquidation. We had issued a PO against an estimate of theirs and they worked on a digital project with us. There are no physical items that changed hands. The...
  5. C

    Looking for trusted manufacturers/suppliers

    Hi all, I have a business which sells sports items but want to start our own line of grip socks for sports players. We have a few USP's, and want to take the next step but we are struggling to find a supplier. Does anyone have any information or help regarding this, or can point us in the...
  6. ProjectOcto

    Contract with no client cancellation clauses

    My boss signed a contract 1 month before I started that included 9 cancellation clauses, but none in favour of the client (us) - they were all how the supplier can cancel. The contract related to some digital services that were vague and generic. He still signed it and I accept that mistake. We...
  7. B

    Supplier/Manufacturer for Mushroom Supplements

    I am looking for a supplier or manufacturer for mushroom supplements such as lions mane, chaga, reishi etc. Preferably based in the UK to avoid customs tax but overseas could possibly work too. Looking also for high quality with some sort of testing for heavy metals, beneficial compounds etc...
  8. G

    Supplier-stock wanted

    Hey there! I'm a seller from Italy looking for a supplier that have stock including brands like cop copine, Jean paul gaunter, miss sixty, miu miu, Roberto cavalli, deisel, espirit and more! Clothing needed such as mini skirts, long skirts, cargo, leather jackets, any jackets, tops, flares...
  9. Where can I find the best suppliers for my business?

    Where can I find the best suppliers for my business?

    If your business involves selling products, choosing the right supplier is crucial to its success. This is one of your most important business relationships, so take time finding one that meets your needs. But it’s not always an easy task. Google the term “wholesale supplier” and be prepared...
  10. P

    Any Recommendations for R&D Chinese based suppliers/manufacturers

    Me and a couple friends have been working on a new product idea for the last 6 months. We have found a couple of suppliers but were worried about IP protection (designs and molds/tooling). The plan is for our shortlisted suppliers to sign a NNN, design protection contract and a MA. However we...
  11. Why You Need A Quality Control Inspection for Your China Order

    Why You Need A Quality Control Inspection for Your China Order

    Your Order is Manufactured in China, Do You Need to Have a 3rd Party Quality Control Inspection? The simple answer is yes, for the following reasons. Check & confirm that all the components used on your order are the same as the sample you’ve approved. Check & test random samples from the...
  12. JuliaClementsRoche

    Finding and working with new suppliers

    In general, where do you tend to look when you need new suppliers? For example, do you ask around your network for recommendations, proactively search, or do you do something else? When you have then found a potential new supplier, do you go with your gut instinct about whether or not to work...
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