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Free Supplier Vetting Checklist

Six sections to work through before you send money to a supplier you have never used.

What it is

A printable checklist covering what to confirm about a supplier before a first order. Most sourcing disasters are not exotic. They come down to a step that got skipped because someone was moving fast and did not know which corners were expensive to cut.

Why it is free

Because the cost of skipping this is not the checklist, it is a pallet of product you cannot sell. I would rather more people got this right. If it saves you one bad order it has paid for itself many times over, and it costs you nothing.

Common questions

Do I need to use every section?

No. The first order with a new supplier deserves all of it. Repeat orders with someone you trust need much less.

Does this work for domestic suppliers?

Yes. The verification steps differ slightly but the structure holds.

Is this a substitute for the book?

No. This covers the checks. The book covers how to structure the order, handle minimums, negotiate, and work out your real landed cost.

Go Deeper

The Tool Helps. The System Is In the Book.

Free tools handle one piece each. Sell Craft Supplies on Etsy covers the whole method: research, sourcing, pricing, listings, operations, scaling, and a 30-day launch plan.

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