Samples
The briefs below are samples: short educational pieces written from public records, so you can judge the method before you commit. They are not client work, and no client names appear on this site.
Sample briefs
Published monthly, free to read. Each brief explains one part of the public record — what it shows, and what it never shows.
Sample brief
2026-10-28
A bill of lading is the most-quoted document in trade data research, and the most over-read. Here is what it reliably shows, what it never shows, and why a single record proves less than it seems.
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2026-09-28
Almost every trade statistic is organized by HS code. Understanding how the classification works — and where it breaks — is the difference between a number you can use and a number that misleads.
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2026-08-28
Before a first order, the public record can answer a surprising number of questions about a supplier — and leave a few important ones unanswered. A practical order of checks.
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The supplier-verification brief explains how to read public records. It is not identity verification, background screening, due diligence, a credit report, certification, or an endorsement of any company.
Sample report outline
The outline below shows the structure of a written report. It contains no findings, no figures, and no client names — structure only.
| Section | What it contains |
|---|---|
| Scope & question | The product and HS code, the market, the decision the research has to support, and the period covered. |
| Findings | Market size, trade flows, and the competitive landscape — each finding checked before it goes in. |
| Data tables | The figures behind the findings, with periods and units stated. |
| Method | Cross-checks, and how the figures were compared. |
| Limits | What the record cannot show, stated plainly, so the findings are not over-read. |
Every engagement ends in the same thing: a written report you can act on, with every number checked before it goes in — plus one readout session, questions included.
Tell us the product, the market, and the decision you need to make. We will confirm what the public record can show before any fee is agreed.
