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How to become a vendor, step by step

The steps, documents, costs and tips for supplying the companies that buy from small businesses. Ready to apply? See the available vendors and apply →

Step-by-step guides

Plain steps, documents and costs for the biggest names, and the basics every vendor needs first.

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Before any buyer says yes, almost all of them ask for the same few things.

Sell online and earn on platforms

Open to anyone who meets the requirements, with no tender.

Licences, marks and certificates

Approvals that regulators and buyers ask for before they will buy from you.

Supply the big retailers and brands

Supplier programmes: selective, but worth knowing how they work.

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Government and state tenders, read for you

Every open South African tender in one place, matched to your business, with your documents checked first.

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