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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 →Getting startedCreate seller account
Learn how to join TradesFolks as a supplier, manufacturer, exporter or seller and complete the seller onboarding process.
Read guide · 5 min →Getting startedComplete profile & verification
Improve buyer or seller account readiness by completing profile, company, country, verification and trust information on TradesFolks.
Read guide · 5 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 →Buyers & sourcingCompare supplier responses
Compare supplier quotes beyond price by reviewing MOQ, currency, delivery, lead time, documents, verification and commercial terms.
Read guide · 6 min →Sellers & Buy LeadsAdd products
Publish better B2B product listings on TradesFolks with accurate titles, categories, images, specifications, pricing and SEO information.
Read guide · 7 min →Sellers & Buy LeadsAccess Buy Leads
Learn how sellers discover buyer requirements, use Buy Leads filters and access protected buyer demand on TradesFolks.
Read guide · 6 min →Sellers & Buy LeadsRespond to requirements
Respond professionally to TradesFolks Buy Leads with relevant capability, quantity, pricing, lead time and quotation details.
Read guide · 6 min →Orders & commerceOrder lifecycle
Understand the TradesFolks commerce journey from quotation and order creation to payment, shipment, delivery and after-sales records.
Read guide · 7 min →Orders & commerceInvoices & payments
Learn how to verify invoices, amounts, currencies, payment records and order references before completing a TradesFolks transaction.
Read guide · 5 min →Orders & commerceShipping & tracking
Prepare shipping details, carrier records, tracking references and delivery documentation for domestic and international TradesFolks orders.
Read guide · 6 min →Orders & commerceReturns & exchanges
Understand return and exchange requests, evidence, eligibility, shipping responsibility and after-sales records on TradesFolks.
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 →Account & securityAccount recovery
Recover access to a TradesFolks buyer or seller account when email OTP, password, account activation or sign-in state blocks access.
Read guide · 5 min →Global tradeInternational sourcing
Plan international sourcing on TradesFolks by defining buyer/seller country, destination, shipping responsibility, currency and trade documentation.
Read guide · 7 min →Global tradePayments & currency
Understand ISO currency handling, original vs converted values, quotations, invoices and payment records in global TradesFolks commerce.
Read guide · 5 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 →Account & securityRecover account access
Recover TradesFolks account access using supported email OTP or password options while keeping your business account secure.
Read guide · 7 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 & sourcingEvaluate supplier profile
Review supplier profile information, products, location, verification signals and commercial readiness before starting a B2B inquiry.
Read guide · 7 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 →Buyers & sourcingSupplier due diligence checklist
Use a practical supplier due diligence checklist covering business identity, product capability, quality, compliance, payment, shipping and trial orders.
Read guide · 9 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 approval guide
Prepare a TradesFolks seller account for approval with accurate company, country, product, onboarding and verification information.
Read guide · 7 min →Sellers & growthOptimize supplier profile
Improve a TradesFolks supplier profile with accurate company positioning, country, categories, product capability and trust information.
Read guide · 8 min →Sellers & growthB2B product specifications
Write clearer TradesFolks product listings using product name, material, grade, dimensions, applications, MOQ, packaging and commercial attributes.
Read guide · 8 min →Sellers & growthProduct image guide
Use clear, accurate B2B product images that show the actual product, relevant details and packaging without misleading buyers.
Read guide · 6 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 →Membership & growthSeller membership benefits
Understand seller membership, gated benefits, Buy Lead access, visibility and subscription lifecycle concepts on TradesFolks.
Read guide · 7 min →Orders & commerceOrder lifecycle explained
Understand the common stages of a TradesFolks marketplace order from commercial agreement through payment, fulfilment, shipment, delivery and after-sales.
Read guide · 8 min →Orders & commerceInvoice guide
Review invoice essentials including seller/buyer details, product, quantity, price, currency, tax, shipping and order references.
Read guide · 7 min →Shipping & logisticsShipping documents
Learn common domestic and international B2B shipping documents and why buyers and sellers should coordinate documentation before dispatch.
Read guide · 9 min →Orders & commerceRequest return or exchange
Prepare a return or exchange request with order references, issue description, evidence and policy checks.
Read guide · 7 min →Trade Secure & trustHow Trade Secure works
Understand the general Trade Secure journey for eligible TradesFolks transactions, including documented terms, payment controls, shipment records and resolution support.
Read guide · 9 min →Trade Secure & trustTrade Secure dispute evidence
Prepare order, payment, specification, shipping and delivery evidence if you need to raise an eligible Trade Secure issue.
Read guide · 8 min →International tradeInternational sourcing checklist
Use a global sourcing checklist covering supplier fit, product compliance, landed cost, Incoterms, payment, logistics and import documentation.
Read guide · 10 min →International tradeIncoterms basics
Understand why Incoterms matter in international B2B quotations and how they allocate selected delivery cost and risk responsibilities.
Read guide · 9 min →International tradeExport-ready seller checklist
Prepare a supplier business for international buyer inquiries with product documentation, pricing, Incoterms, packaging, logistics and compliance readiness.
Read guide · 9 min →Account & securityAccount security best practices
Protect buyer and seller accounts with strong credentials, OTP hygiene, device awareness and safer handling of suspicious messages.
Read guide · 8 min →Membership & growthImprove seller visibility
Improve marketplace visibility with accurate products, supplier profile completeness, relevant categories, response quality and eligible growth tools.
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 →Buyers & sourcingB2B samples guide
Use product samples to validate specification, quality, packaging and supplier communication before larger B2B orders.
Read guide · 8 min →Buyers & sourcingMOQ explained
Understand MOQ, why suppliers use minimum order quantities and how buyers can negotiate trials or quantity breaks.
Read guide · 7 min →Payments & financeB2B payment terms
Understand common B2B payment structures such as advance, milestone, balance-before-shipment and other negotiated terms without assuming one model fits every trade.
Read guide · 9 min →Trade Secure & trustBuyer-seller communication
Improve B2B communication by documenting specifications, changes, quotations, delivery commitments and escalation points.
Read guide · 8 min →Orders & commerceOrder cancellation guide
Understand order cancellation considerations, seller fulfilment status, payment state, custom goods and applicable cancellation policy.
Read guide · 7 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.