Trade Risk Field Guide

Start with these guides

• China Supplier Red Flags Before Signing a Purchase OrderWarning signs that deserve review before the order becomes binding.
• Proforma Invoice Checks Before International Wire TransferA buyer-side review route for invoices, bank details, and transaction evidence.
• How Small Importers Can Build a Supplier Evidence FileA lightweight recordkeeping habit that helps with disputes and compliance questions.
• Supplier Onboarding Checklist for Small ImportersA lightweight onboarding process helps small importers make supplier decisions with evidence instead of memory.
• Before You Send a Deposit: A Trade Risk ReviewA deposit review should confirm supplier identity, product details, and payment route before funds move.
• How to Review Shipping Terms Before a Purchase OrderShipping terms affect cost, responsibility, documents, and dispute handling. They should be reviewed before the PO is signed.
• Trade Assurance Is Not the Same as Supplier VerificationPlatform protections may help, but buyers still need to know the supplier, product, and payment route.
• What Buyers Should Check in a Commercial InvoiceCommercial invoices support customs and payment records, so vague or inconsistent details should be corrected early.
• Handling Last-Minute Supplier Bank Account ChangesA late account change should trigger verification through a second channel before any wire transfer.