01 / THE BRIEF
What are you
trying to source?
A strong first enquiry helps another party understand the request without needing to guess at the product, quantity, destination or intended use.
Start with what you know. If a detail is not yet confirmed, say so plainly. Avoid adding confidential information or technical details that should only be shared through an appropriate secure process.
There is no single document set that fits every trade. Requirements depend on the specific product, countries, parties and transaction structure.
02 / PRE-SEND CHECKLIST
Before you press
send.
Use this list to prepare a concise and useful business enquiry.
03 / A USEFUL ENQUIRY STRUCTURE
Make the message
easy to review.
A simple structure helps keep the first message focused while allowing the follow-up process to add detail as needed.