New drink line - need connections.

[cincipreneur]

Hello all this is my first time posting here. I am undertaking a new business and am looking to make connections, gain advice, and grow my product line.

Here is a snapshot. I have developed (on paper) a new drink line based on the popular energy shot craze that is happening in the US and beyond. The product line contains an energy shot, a focus/memory shot, a hangover cure, a stress relief shot for daytime use, and a sleeping aide shot. 5 in all, to create a full product line offering.

I have initial sketches, proposed ingredients based on current research, a solid business plan. What I am looking for is connections in these key areas:

• Botanical expertise - product mixing, testing
  Graphic design for labeling, marketing, product design
  Fulfillment - Distribution & Packaging/Shipping

This is the start of a new product offering and I am hoping to fully develop the product line in 2011, with at least 2 products ready for market by Q3/2011.

The marketing and design will be catchy, hip and flashy. With a strong focus on Social media marketing, viral marketing and other non traditional marketing elements to showcase a brand that is built by a team of Young Entrepreneurs rather than Corporation USA. I am welcome to all feedback, connections, questions you may have.

[rubyblack]

I am no expert, but have you googled supplement manufacturers, there is an endless number of companies already set up to help you get started.

[arbsn]

See: Thunder Muscle

[AndyMc]

Hope you have a crystal clear business plan. Especially in the branding/marketing of the product.
Like Ruby said, there are a ton of people that do this. Your only edge will be marketing.