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Lesson 3 of 6 · 5 min

Check a supplier before you pay

A bad supplier can ruin your name: late stock, wrong items or money gone. A few checks before you pay protect your money and your customers.

In this lesson you’ll learn
  • Signs of a reliable supplier
  • Questions to ask first
  • Why you should start with a small order
  • Red flags to walk away from

Do it in 4 steps

  1. 1
    Check they are realA physical address, a registered business, and other sellers who buy from them.
  2. 2
    Ask the key questionsMinimum order, price per piece, delivery time and what happens if items are faulty.
  3. 3
    Order a sample or small batchCheck quality before you buy in bulk.
  4. 4
    Watch for red flagsPrices far below everyone else, pressure to pay fast, no address, refusing a small order.
Your task
Pick one supplier you use or want to use. Ask them the four key questions and write down their answers.
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Quick check

A supplier offers iPhones at half the market price, but only if you pay today. What should you do?