Product sourcing and private label for online brands and shops

Wholesale suppliers and manufacturers that work with small brands and first orders.

Whether you sell online or run a small shop, the product is the business. Finding a manufacturer that accepts a small first order, answers your messages and delivers what the sample promised is hard, especially for a first brand. We act as your sourcing agent in Canada: we find the suppliers, compare them and manage the order.

Products to resell

Looking for wholesale suppliers for a new business? Tell us the products, the quantities and the price you want to sell at. We look for Canadian suppliers first, and trusted suppliers worldwide when they offer better value. You get 2–3 quotes with the total delivered cost, so you can see your real margin before you buy.

Private label for small brands

Want products with your own brand on them? We look for private label manufacturers that work with small brands, for example in beauty and personal care, home goods, accessories or packaged goods. We focus on:

  • minimum order quantities that fit a first order;
  • supplier samples on request: the supplier ships them directly to you, and you pay for the samples and shipping;
  • your label, packaging and artwork approved in writing before production;
  • lead times you can plan a launch around.

Products sold in Canada may need bilingual labels (English and French) and must meet the rules for their category. We raise these questions early so you can check the rules that apply to your product.

Avoiding the usual problems

First orders often go wrong for the same reasons: a supplier who disappears after payment, goods that don't match the sample, or shipping and duty costs that wipe out the margin. Our process is built around those risks:

  • We check the supplier's business licence and references, and review their samples with you.
  • We can arrange a pre-shipment inspection before the goods leave the supplier.
  • Every quote shows the full delivered cost.
  • You pay the supplier directly, so your money for goods never passes through us.

Questions

What is the minimum order?

It depends on the product and the supplier. Each quote shows the supplier's minimum order quantity, and we look for suppliers that accept small first orders.

Do you guarantee the products?

The supplier is responsible for the goods. We do the checks we agree with you (licence, references, samples and, if you choose, a pre-shipment inspection), but we don't guarantee a supplier's products beyond those checks.

Where can you deliver?

To the address you give us in Canada: your home, your store or a warehouse.

How much do you charge?

The first meeting is free. The Essential plan is $149 to start, plus 8% of the order value if you buy (the $149 counts toward it). The Hands-on plan is $599 to start, plus 10% of the order value, with much more guidance. See pricing.

Have a product in mind?

Send us a photo, a link or a description. We'll reply with next steps and our fee.

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