Does anyone know the source to find information on licensing and distribution of online sales (cigars - tobacco) in other states? For example, if I obtain my tobacco and distribution license in the...

I think over time if you stay steady with a business strategy and open to advice/feedback, options and opportunity you can grow a small business, especially if it's an online business.

Other...

Bankruptcy Auction? Can you elaborate on that?

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All of the advice has been appreciated so far and yes this is a hobby of mine. I'm a firm believer that you can start something as a hobby and grow it into a successful business. When the time comes...

Ahh....Telemarketing! I'm going to try to stay away from that type of marketing. Still developing the advertising and marketing strategy as of now and open to any feedback and/or ideas for it.

I...

I think it depends on how big you want to start off. If you want to rent a warehouse for your stock, spend thousands upon thousands in advertising and marketing from the jump, then maybe. But if you...

Lol....It doesn't take "several of hundreds of thousands of dollars" to invest to start this off. I think I have the financing under control. Thanks for the input though!:smiley36:

Thanks for the information. I will be setting this up out of California and have looked up the necessary licenses in order to start up this type of business. I will look up regulations regarding...

Exactly the idea! I took down a list of Manufacturers of what I like so far. Don't really think I will be offering the Swishers or anything of that sort...more so targeting the premuims, the trend...

Once again, good info! I think my biggest challenge will be the website and Search Engine Optimazation (SEO). The funding will be solely by me. Not really looking to target the commercial sells as of...

Any information helps and I appreceiate the feedback. I was looking to obtain the Distributor License, Tobacco License, and Business License, start a website selling other Manufactures Cigars such as...

I thought this was the Business Advice and Tips forum? I introduced myself to everyone already and am now just looking for some feedback from people who have done this or know someone who has. Thanks...

Thinking about starting a Distributor Company for Cigars in the next 6 months or so...anybody have any advice or tips that might make this process a littler smoother?
All comments are appreciated!
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