At Connature, we have done a lot of the homework for suppliers to be able to trade safely:
- Connature screens buyers in-house
- We only accept buyers with whom we have communicated directly.
Let’s read some helpful advice as you navigate the organic sourcing world on Connature.
General Information
- Call if possible the buyer directly to evaluate their professionalism.
- Ask the buyer for client references, if possible.
- Make sure the company has international exporting experience (if relevant).
- Leave no room for interpretation in documentation such as emails, trade documentations, product specifications, contracts.
- Engage professional language interpreter services if required- most Connature buyers should be able to conduct business in English but just in case, it’s worth considering.
- Run a formal background check if necessary.
Certifications on Products – Quality for first!
Our partner, Federbio, which is a national established Certification Body, verifies each organic label/certification on each product displayed on Connature.
Connature welcomes on its platform certified products only to provide its buyers, distributors, retailers premium contacts quality.
The platform doesn’t welcome any meat, leather and furs trade to respect animals and environment.
Quality Control & Company Specification
- Send a sample if available. This will give you a chance to test how they do business.
- Ask for detailed company documentation: leave no room for interpretation.
- Enquire about their buying expertise and make sure that the requirements of your country’s regulatory are followed.
Payment Procedures and Tips:
- Be very clear on payment method/shipping costs/insurance/and details in advance
- Leave no room for interpretation in documentation such as emails, trade documentations, product specifications, contracts.
Remind not to:
- Don’t do business without first communicating directly and clearly with the other party.
- Dont’ forget to pay attention to response mode and timing in responses.
- Don’t make a deal without a contract.
- Don’t go ahead if you have a bad feeling. Instinct is always right.
- Don’t forget to ask for references.
- Don’t do business with buyers whom you cannot communicate with.
Remind to ask also 3 times if necessary and remind to feel safe in the relationship. Never proceed with any transaction/business relationship if you have doubts.
Disclaimer: Connature Limited accepts no liability for any transactions and results thereof arising from the usage of connature.com.