Menthol_Man:
1.If you want to open a chem company, go for it! But only do so as a legitamate private enterprise, not for any clandestine hidden agenda. That is how most people go to jail.
Do not divert chemicals. It does not work.
2.If you still wish to go after this desire, thats awesome, you can really make a lot of money by becoming a chemical supplier, just like running any business by yourself. More power to ya.
I would start by setting up your business licence for whatever city and state you are going to operate in, and checking with your local county courthouse to find out all the rules and regulations and necessary things you will need. There is so much to consider when starting a chem business, it can be overwhelming. I know, because Ive often thought about starting my own small business, and have checked into what I would need to do so here.
Call around some larger chemical suppliers, and ask what they require to become a distributor. Find out all that they want you to have to be certified to carry their product line. Then accomplish all these steps. Make sure you meet all city regulations on your conduct and your facility, etc. This is so important, because if you fail to meet regulations, not only will your licences be revoked, but you will be fined out the ass and possibly imprisones for endangering others with your possible fuckups, because you deal with chemicals.
Get certified to carry larger chemicals suppliers. Set up your website and email accounts etc. and set up a biz account with FedEx and/or UPS for instant pickups and deliveries etc.
Now you can take orders over your internet connection, and order most of the chems as you need them from your supplier. Keep a minimal inventory until you have cash to throw around to expand. As you grow, get a merchant account to accept credit cards, etc.
Its just like a normal business, but with more permits and paperwork.
Good luck, but seriously, no joke: Stay on the right side of the law, or you will go down.
I thought you worked at a pharmacy?
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