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What TradesFolks is
Learn what TradesFolks is, how the global B2M marketplace works, and how buyers, suppliers, manufacturers, exporters and importers use its sourcing workflows.
Read guide · 6 min →Getting startedCreate buyer account
Step-by-step guide to creating and verifying a TradesFolks buyer account for sourcing products, posting RFQs and managing procurement workflows.
Read guide · 4 min →Buyers & sourcingFind products & suppliers
Use TradesFolks search, categories and supplier profiles to find relevant manufacturers, exporters, wholesalers and suppliers.
Read guide · 5 min →Buyers & sourcingPost buying requirement
Step-by-step guide to posting a buying requirement or RFQ on TradesFolks with quantity, specifications, delivery location and commercial details.
Read guide · 5 min →Buyers & sourcingWrite a better RFQ
Write stronger RFQs on TradesFolks by defining specifications, quantity, destination, delivery expectations and quotation requirements.
Read guide · 6 min →Trade Secure & safetyTrade Secure eligibility
Learn how Trade Secure works, what protected transaction records mean and how to check whether a TradesFolks order is eligible.
Read guide · 6 min →Trade Secure & safetyPayment safety
Use this B2B payment safety checklist before sending funds or accepting payment instructions for a TradesFolks transaction.
Read guide · 5 min →Trade Secure & safetyDisputes & resolution
Prepare transaction evidence and understand the support process for eligible TradesFolks order, payment, shipment or delivery disputes.
Read guide · 6 min →Getting startedBuyer vs seller account
Understand the difference between TradesFolks buyer and seller accounts, what each workspace is for, and which account type fits your marketplace activity.
Read guide · 5 min →Buyers & sourcingSearch products effectively
Improve TradesFolks product search results with specific keywords, category filters, supplier context and sourcing criteria.
Read guide · 6 min →Buyers & sourcingCompare supplier quotations
Compare B2B supplier quotations using price, MOQ, specifications, lead time, payment terms, shipping and supplier capability.
Read guide · 8 min →RFQ & Buy LeadsRFQ specification checklist
Use this RFQ checklist to include product specifications, quantity, delivery, packaging, compliance and quotation requirements.
Read guide · 8 min →RFQ & Buy LeadsRFQ quantity & units
Choose clear quantities and units in TradesFolks RFQs so suppliers can understand purchase volume and quote accurately.
Read guide · 5 min →RFQ & Buy LeadsRFQ delivery location
Add city, country, port and delivery expectations to TradesFolks RFQs so suppliers can estimate logistics and export capability.
Read guide · 6 min →RFQ & Buy LeadsBuy Leads for sellers
Understand TradesFolks Buy Leads, what information is public, how seller access works and how to evaluate buyer demand before responding.
Read guide · 7 min →RFQ & Buy LeadsRespond to a Buy Lead
Create a stronger Buy Lead response with product fit, price basis, MOQ, lead time, compliance information and concise questions.
Read guide · 7 min →Sellers & growthSeller quotation best practices
Prepare professional supplier quotations with price, currency, validity, MOQ, lead time, payment, shipping and specification scope.
Read guide · 9 min →Buyers & sourcingHigh-quality buying requirement
Create a buyer requirement that attracts more relevant supplier responses using clear specifications, quantity, destination, timing and commercial expectations.
Read guide · 8 min →Trade Secure & trustBuyer-seller communication
Improve B2B communication by documenting specifications, changes, quotations, delivery commitments and escalation points.
Read guide · 8 min →Getting startedContact TradesFolks support
Get faster help by sending TradesFolks Support the correct account, page, order or error context without sharing passwords or OTPs.
Read guide · 5 min →Turn demand into business
Learn seller approval, product publishing, Buy Leads, quotations, membership visibility and buyer-response best practices.
Open seller guides →TradesFolks marketplace knowledge base
TradesFolks connects buyers, manufacturers, suppliers, exporters and importers through a global B2M marketplace. This Help Center explains the complete marketplace journey—from creating an account and discovering suppliers to posting RFQs, reviewing Buy Leads, managing orders and using safer transaction workflows.