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Understand the starting point
Agree the businesses, products, markets and evidence to review.
How Crossgates works
From business records
to a clearer buyer conversation.
Explore the journey, then look inside a Trade Passport.
Back to the homepageThe problem. The process. The Passport.
Follow one supplier’s story.
Illustrative coffee supplier · not a customer case study
Chapter 01 / 04
“I have coffee.
How do I show a buyer?”
An example Ugandan supplier wants to reach a UK buyer. The product is ready to discuss. The evidence is scattered.
The buyer asks: “What supports your claims?”
THE STARTING POINTIllustrative
One product. Separate records.
01Business detailsSupplied
02Product informationSupplied
03Origin & batch recordsMissing
The missing records still need to be gathered.
What does a review cover?The Verified Trade Passport
The story, in one profile.
Fictional coffee-supplier example
Crossgates Connect
Verified Trade Passport
FICTIONAL DEMONSTRATIONProfile
Example African Coffee Supplier
Uganda · Green coffee
Intended market: United Kingdom
Review details
A review needs context.
Sample review: 1 October 2026
Reviewer: fictional human reviewer
Evidence
See the open questions.
Business details: consistency review only
Origin and batch records: incomplete
Next actions
Gather the missing records.
Supplier: provide origin and batch evidence
Buyer: clarify specifications and checks
Example only · No real supplier or document has been verified.
Who is the supplier?
The fictional profile brings the business, green-coffee product and intended market into one place. These example details do not establish a real supplier’s identity.
Fictional demonstration. No real supplier has been assessed.
A Passport shows evidence and gaps. It does not replace official certificates or a buyer’s checks.
For institutions & programmes
Help more businesses take their next step.
Explore a scoped pilot that connects business assessment with practical support.
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Focus the support
Identify common gaps and agree actions with each business.
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Follow the progress
Agree follow-up reviews and a programme summary with the team.
Talk to STIV
Pilot scope, delivery, reporting and pricing are agreed with the Crossgates team.
What does “verified” actually mean?
Each conclusion needs a specific source, check, reviewer and date. A supplied document is not automatically authenticated. Explore how reviews work.
Can I start before I’m export-ready?
Yes. Start with the records you have. Contact the team to agree your product, market, available service and pricing.
Who can see my information?
Supplier profiles are private by default. Buyers see only information approved for buyer access.
What does STIV do?
STIV is the AI guide that helps organise information and explain readiness gaps. Human reviewers remain responsible for assessment conclusions. AI guidance needs checking.
Your next step
Bring your question to STIV.
Preparing to supply, assessing a business or supporting a programme? Continue on the platform and start with what you need to understand.
Talk to STIV
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Let’s talk
Start with your next question.
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