Entrepreneur Start-Up Guide

Affordable Programs. Innovative Retailers.

Are you a new entrepreneur seeking a business idea or an existing retailer looking for the next great product?

Our team of Specialty Retail product hunters have researched and compiled the best group of concepts together, all with less than $5,000 inventory start-up cost.

Interested? Here’s how we can help:

• Provide information and connections to product manufacturers and suppliers on proven, successful uses

• Analyze and present the best locations in order to maximize sales

• Work to develop creative rent solutions and marketing to best suit your needs

B A M B O O T R A D I T I O N S

• Product: Bamboo and memory foam pillows• Start-up cost: $2,500• Average holiday sales: $40,000/term (“C” Center)• Contact Information:

– Amber Atkinson 208.734.2294 service@eventsales.com

• For more information: www.bambootraditions.com

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B U D D Y B A L L S

• Product: Children’s toy/novelty item• Buddy Balls have already won several “Toy of the

Year” awards for 2015 and are poised to fill in the “Pillow Pet” gap.

• Start-up cost: $2,600– 1 case of each 8 styles @ $10 each bear;

includes 75 gift boxes and freight• Contact Information:

– Cheryl Dougherty - 315.451.4100 CherylD@CreativeToyCompany.com

• For more information: www.buddyballs.com

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I N F I N I T Y L I G H T S

• Product: Novelty self-assemble light shades• Start-up cost: $1,300• Average holiday sales: $30,000 - $40,000/term (“C”

Center)• Contact Information:

– Amber Atkinson 208.734.2294 service@eventsales.com

• For more information: www.infinitylights.com

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M A N S O C K S

• Product: Luxury, stylish socks for men• Start-up cost: $3,550

– Includes RMU beginning inventory and basic signage package

• Every account receives a custom code for online sales and 25% commission paid monthly.

• Average holiday sales: $58,000/term (“C” Center)• Contact Information:

– Ry Russell: 207-274-1941 contact@manbrands.club

• For more information: http://manbrands.club/

M A X V A P O R

• Product: Global voltage steam iron• Start-up cost: $2,600

– Everything you need to start included• Average sales: $5,000/mo (“C” Center)• Contact Information:

– David Dimor - 973.332.3725 david@maxvapors.com

• For more information: www.maxvapors.com

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S H O E M G K

• Product: Premium shoe and sneaker care products

• Start-up cost : $3,500– Includes RMU beginning inventory and

basic signage package• Average sales: $12,000/mo (“C” Center) • Contact information:

– Rebecca Wiltshire: 949.542.746 rebecca@shoemgk.com

• For more information: www.shoemgk.com

S P O R T U L A

• Product: Sports and recreation branded grill accessories

• Start-up cost: $3,500– Includes (8) Sportula cases, (4) 3-Piece

Set cases, (2) Grill-A-Tongs and (2) Boasters cases

– Display signage will cost $150 additional• Average holiday sales: $25,000/term (“C” Center)• Contact Information:

– Marc Roth: 574.306.4604 marc.roth@idnabrands.com

• For more information: www.idnabrands.com

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