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    Our Associates are professional business service providers — an integral part of The Network that helps member companies complete trade deals and expand into new markets at minimal cost and risk.

    After successful negotiations about products, the completion of trade deals is done offline between buyers and sellers, just like normal international trading processes. If buyers and/or suppliers need assistance completing these deals, they can contact our Associates for any of the required services.

    Two groups of Associates

    Assist in Completion of Trade Deals — Assists companies with international trade deals — providing finance, insurance, inspection, testing, shipping, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage services.

    Focus on Expansion in their Locality — Assists companies that want to expand into local markets — providing legal, accounting, advertising, marketing, consultancy, translation, real estate, employment, and other services.

    Our Associates' network is limited to five Associates per service in each city.

    Free membership conditions

    Associates are offered free memberships with the following conditions:

    • They must be able to communicate in English as well as the local language.
    • Be knowledgeable in their specific service and of good reputation in their locality.
    • Provide our members with good services at good prices.
    • Promote The Network to their clients.

    The Network generates additional revenues for Associates from inside and outside their local market. Associates are the first point of contact for all companies from outside their area in need of their specific services. In cooperation with other Associates offering the same services in other countries, they form a global network for their specific service.

    Associates agree to the Associate's Agreement and abide by 1Commerce.com's Code of Ethics, adhering to the highest standard of ethics of their respective professions.

    Compete Locally and Expand Globally

    Join the 1Commerce network of traders, representatives, associates, and members building trusted trade across world markets.

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    Core Function

    Role in Trade Completion

    After successful negotiations, the completion of trade deals happens offline between buyers and sellers, similar to standard international trade processes.

    When buyers or suppliers need assistance during this phase, they can rely on our Associates for required services.

    Service Categories

    Types of Associates

    There are two main groups of Associates

    Assist in Completion of Trade Deals

    Providing services such as:

    💰Finance
    🛡️Insurance
    🔍Inspection
    🧪Testing
    🚢Shipping
    📦Freight forwarding
    📋Customs brokerage

    Focus on Local Expansion

    Helping companies expand into local markets by offering:

    ⚖️Legal services
    📊Accounting
    📣Advertising & marketing
    💼Consultancy
    🌐Translation
    🏢Real estate
    👥Employment services
    Requirements

    Requirements to Become an Associate

    Every Associate in the network meets the same five standards. They keep the quality of the network high for member companies and the opportunities fair for Associates.

    Bilingual

    Associates communicate fluently in English plus the local language(s) of the market they serve — so member companies always have a clear, two-way channel.

    Expertise

    Proven professional expertise in your service category — legal, accounting, freight, inspection, marketing, and so on — with credentials a buyer or seller can verify.

    Reputation

    Solid local reputation — verifiable references, no major outstanding disputes, and an established track record in your service category.

    Pricing

    Fair, market-competitive pricing for the services you offer, so member companies can budget with confidence and Associates compete on quality.

    Code of Ethics

    Agree to and abide by 1Commerce.com's Code of Ethics — the same standard every Representative, Trader and Associate on the platform commits to.

    All Associates are reviewed against these standards before being admitted to the network.

    Network Structure

    The Associates network is limited to five Associates per service per city, ensuring quality, trust, and fair opportunities.

    Free Membership

    Associates are offered free memberships under specific conditions.

    Become an Associate

    If your company is passionate about helping businesses expand into new markets and wants to be part of a global services network, apply to become an Associate.