No one ever told you starting a natural products business would be so hard. Fixing the right gross margin, managing trade spending, dealing with distributors, finding the contract manufacturer, learning shipping logistics—all while maintaining a mission of sustainability and philanthropy? It's enough to drain the inspiration out of the staunchest natural products advocate. If only your passion for healthy people and a healthy environment translated easily into business savvy. 

The NEXT Accelerator is here to help. If you're a startup brand in the consumer packaged goods space, we have the resources to help you succeed. Whether it's education on the industry's inner workings, contact info for a new service provider, or conversation with like-minded entrepreneurs and seasoned experts, the NEXT Accelerator can be your compass.

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