Free Sourcing Toolkit
Sourcing Basics — Your Complete Starter Bundle
6 field-tested guides covering everything from finding agents to first-time importing. No fluff, no sales pitch — just what works.
China Sourcing 101 — Everything a First-Time Importer Needs to Know
Why source from China, key terminology (FOB, CIF, DDP, MOQ, OEM, ODM), the full 8-step workflow, and the 5 most common beginner mistakes. 6-minute read.
How to Find a Reliable China Sourcing Agent
A 30-point evaluation checklist covering credentials, communication, factory access, and fee transparency. Includes red flags that signal a bad agent before you wire any money.
China Sourcing Company Comparison
Side-by-side breakdown of how different sourcing companies charge, operate, and deliver results. Fee structures, service scopes, and the questions that reveal who actually has factory relationships.
China Sourcing Agent — Start Importing at Any Volume
From small test orders to full container loads: how to scale your sourcing without losing control. MOQ negotiation tactics, sample-to-production workflows, and volume-based pricing strategies.
One-Stop Sourcing Service China
What a true one-stop service covers — sourcing, negotiation, QC, logistics, and customs — and how to spot the ones that simply outsource your work to third parties without telling you.
Is a China Sourcing Agent Worth It?
Real ROI numbers from 100+ orders. Stop calculating your margin on FOB price — walk through all 13 cost line items with a real $20k order example. Includes landed cost factors by shipping method.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, it’s completely free. There are no fees whatsoever. If you find our free content helpful, please remember to contact us when you need to purchase services. If not—these guides are yours to keep anyway.
Most guides on Google are written by content marketers who have never placed an order. Our guides, however, are based on over 200 real orders—real negotiation records, real quality inspection reports, and real logistics data.
No. You’ll immediately receive a download link via email so you can save it for future reference. After that, we’ll send you no more than one email per month, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Start by reading Guide 00 (Introduction to Sourcing in China) to familiarize yourself with the terminology and overall framework. Then, before contacting any suppliers, read Guide 01 (How to Find a Reliable Agent) and Guide 02 (Company Comparison).
No. All guides are written in English. We include Chinese terms when necessary (e.g., “营业执照”), but you don’t need to know Chinese to use these frameworks.
