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Hi, My name is Charles And I have started a business that sells green products. I have one problem I need business partners to help me start the company. I have found plenty of All natural and organic products as well as alternative every products and now I just need this business partner help purchase inventory. I have negotiated exclusive right for over 30 products that can either be sold at walmart or other places. I also have a big idea on making this business nationwide, but would need to have someone sign an non disclosure before this is discussed.

what industry are you in?

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I`m not in any way Wal Mart fan but, at least they are making an effort to offer green products as evidenced by their `/green` extention of their url. I`m not sure that Wal Mart shoppers are as concerned about the environment as they are price.  

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Chas T.
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Mt business currently sells Mainly All Natural Cleaners as well as All Natural Bath and Body products. Please visit www.safeformyfamily.com for more info. We are also planing on selling anything that is Eco friendly and that will include electronic items that safe large amounts of energy.

You have a couple of avenues you can take -

 

1. Get a small business loan from a bank with the help of the SBA

 

2. Ask family and friends to assist by investing - always tricky

 

3. Find an angel investor or silent investor who is willing to put up the capital and receive a nice return and let you run the business, with the potential of buying the investor out at some point. 

 

4. Find a large retailer who will buy your product in bulk and then you can afford to purchase, put your company labels on (if you`re selling private label) and this will give you immediate income which you can use to grow your business. 

 

I am confused why the web address is different than the name of the products/company.  If you`re going to market you have to make sure the brand is ready to go.  That means caring name, imaging, etc. through all of your materials and marketing resources.

 

This is an exciting time for natural products.  Media are constantly looking for new things.  LEt me know if you need assistance with PR.  I look forward to hearing about your success. 

 

Best,

Jennifer