The administration defines manufacturers as those who "make, modify, mix, manufacture, fabricate, assemble, process, label, repack, relabel or import any tobacco product." Tobacco products include those made or derived from tobacco that are intended for human consumption, including their components, parts or accessories, according to the FDA
To become a distributor, you will need to purchase or order stock on consignment, which you will market to stores selling cigars, up market restaurants, hotels and bars
Beyond investing in a best-in-class POS system from the outset, these seven steps will walk you through how to open a tobacco shop successfully
For a helpful step-by-step guide specifically designed for new business owners like yourself, refer to The Best Business Plan Checklist for New Owners