Entry TierCore Trade

Core Trade — Where Real Trade Actually Begins

Access structured sourcing models designed to reduce risk, improve supplier credibility, and create a clear path from small test orders to large-scale trade relationships.

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DropshippingModel 01

Sell without holding inventory. Test demand quickly with low risk and minimal operational complexity.

Verified Entry
KPI Tracked
Progression Path
Why Core Trade

Fixing What Traditional Trade Gets Wrong

Buyers face unreliable sourcing, inconsistent quality, and unclear pricing structures in traditional craft trade.

Trade Friction
Platform Response
Eligibility

Entry Is Structured — Not Arbitrary

Buyers enter based on sourcing readiness, budget flexibility, and ability to engage in structured trade models.

No upfront fee

Standard Eligibility

Steady, verified progression through KPI and retention milestones.

Min KPI6+
PathProgressive

KPI 6+ with retention requirements depending on track. Budget flexibility varies by model.

Progression happens through measurable KPI and retention milestones.

Fee after eval

Lateral Entry (Fast-Track Path)

Partners can bypass waiting periods through external evaluation if they are already prepared for higher-level trade.

Evaluation by Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation (KHCRF).

Optional lateral fee only after approval.

Faster access to higher-level trade pathways.

Standard progression remains available if not selected.

Standard path is open to all partners — no evaluation required to begin.

Trade Tracks

Structured Progression — Not Random Growth

Each track builds on the previous one, forming a clear commercial progression system.

Entry

Dropshipping

Zero risk entry point.

KPI
Open
Retention
Open

Best for: Online stores, new artisans, and small-scale buyers.

Fast-Track

Consignment

Pay-after-sale retail entry.

KPI6.0+
Retention12 months

Best for: Boutiques, retail stores, and artisan groups.

Fast-Track

Wholesale

Scale through bulk trade.

KPI6.5+
Retention4 months

Best for: Distributors, chain stores, and large buyers.

Fast-Track

Import / Export

Compliance-led global trade.

KPI7+
Retention4 months

Best for: Compliance-driven trade and larger distributors.

Process

Two Paths Into Core Trade

Partners can progress through structured growth or accelerate through evaluation.

Standard PathDefault
5 stepsNo upfront fee
01
Apply
02
Evaluation (KPI)
03
Track Match
04
Trade Activation
05
Progression via KPI and Retention
Fast-Track PathAccelerated
4 stepsFee after evaluation only
01
Apply
02
KHCRF Evaluation
03
Optional Lateral Entry
04
Direct access to advanced tracks

Both paths lead to the same destination. Fast-Track reduces waiting time it does not replace evaluation.

Progression

From Entry to Advanced Trade

Core Trade is not the end — it is the structured starting layer.

Enter Through the Right Track

01
Dropshipping for low-risk entry.
Consignment for retail exposure.
Wholesale for scale.
Import / Export for compliance-led trade.

Build Performance

02

Progress through KPI and retention milestones to unlock higher-level access.

Accelerate if Eligible

03

Use KHCRF evaluation to reduce waiting time where appropriate.

Move Beyond Core Trade

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Brand Growth Partnerships
Collaborative Partnerships
Institutional Partnerships
Pricing

Partnership Fee Summary

Each trade model includes an onboarding structure and monthly package options aligned to operating complexity and growth stage.

Pricing structures apply to both buyers and vendors depending on role-specific engagement within each track.

Select track
Onboarding

Free only if enrolled within the next 6 months, with 6-month free access. After that, paid packages apply.

Basic
$12.50
per month
Up to 25 listings
Basic packaging templates
Logistics waiver: 5%
Standard vendor-buyer matching
Onboarding

Free

Most popularPopular
Growth
$37.50
per month
Up to 100 listings
Branded packaging kit
Logistics waiver: 10%
Priority buyer matching and analytics
Onboarding

Free

Premium
$75
per month
Unlimited listings
Custom packaging bundle
Logistics waiver: 15%
Catalog placement and support
Onboarding

Free

Platform Advantage

Different Value for Each Side — Same System

Core Trade gives buyers and vendors different advantages at each model level while keeping the partnership system aligned.

Buyer Benefits

4 advantages
Buyer

Low-risk sourcing entry through dropshipping.

Reduced upfront investment via consignment.

Scalable procurement via wholesale.

Compliance-ready sourcing via import/export.

Vendor Benefits

4 advantages
Vendor

Global exposure without infrastructure burden.

Retail placement and faster sales cycles.

Bulk demand and scaling opportunities.

Export readiness and compliance credibility.

Entry Paths

Choose How You Enter

Partners can either grow steadily through the standard route or accelerate through evaluated fast-track access.

No upfront fee

Standard Path

Steady progression model

No upfront lateral fee.
Progress through KPI and retention.
Clear structured growth path.

Best for partners who want transparent, step-by-step progression into stronger trade models.

Fee after eval

Lateral Entry

Accelerated route

KHCRF evaluation.
Faster progression.
Access to advanced tracks.

Best for partners who are already prepared for higher-level trade and want to reduce waiting periods.

Both paths lead to the same destination. Standard takes longer. Fast-Track requires evaluation. Neither is mandatory over the other.

FAQ

Common Questions

A fast-track pathway that reduces waiting periods after KHCRF evaluation.

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