Candies Hidden Gems Ecommerce Website

• What is the mission of your company or project?

The mission of Candies Hidden Gems is connect the world with high quality products created by black owned businesses.

• Describe the problem you are solving.

There is a high demand to purchase from these brands, CHG will help facilitate the connection between black owned brands and consumers.

• What is the market size/opportunity?

The market is very large. Many people want to support the black community in as many ways as possible, this is a way.

• What is your company/product about and how does it solve the problem? 

One of my main products is tea tree aloe gel. Its a natural product which helps with skin.

• Why are you seeking funding and how will you spend the funding?

I will use the product to build a better website (or hire people to build one for me), buy more inventory, and have professional photos of the items taken.

• Who is on your team?

So far, it is just me. But I do have a trusted team of people I go to, to run ideas by them.

My name is Candice I. I am a 25 year old black woman.  A year and a half ago I lost my father. He was my best friend. He was also a major source of financial support. Since then, I have had to get creative with ways to support myself. I also am currently in law school about to enter my last year. I have always been interested in business. I studied Economics as an undergraduate student and graduated cum laude. 

I have several steps I need to take to get this business the way it needs to be. I will start by launching 3-4 items. But in the long term, I want to expand my website to allow external vendors who will likely pay about 15% per purchase. (similar to amazon). I would also like to drop ship so I do not have to house inventory. 

Thank you for helping make this little black girl turned woman's dreams come true. With any questions or inquiries please contact [email protected]