FAQs
Hubly is a dynamic team deeply immersed in the world of alcohol brands. We bring a perfect blend of professionalism and passion to everything we do.
We connect alcohol producers and US retailers through a unique partnership approach. This ensures producers maintain significant influence in the distributor tier, fostering extensive collaboration among partners, leading to synergies and shared costs.
Our company offers an innovative pathway to entering the U.S. market without restrictions, structured in phases that allow our partners to sell and grow with minimal risk.
What sets us apart is our approach of establishing your own subsidiary in the US, coupled with Hubly’s active participation in sales through our cooperative model in Florida, which distinguishes us from many other providers.
Our clients are international alcohol producers with a strong interest in entering the US market. They may not have an established presence in the US but are eager to explore opportunities to sell their products there. They value our extensive services, structured in distinct phases.
By entering the US market with Hubly, you gain access to a new business model, ensuring significant potential for success with your alcohol products.
Hubly’s approach is highly adaptable. In phase 2, we work closely with each alcohol producer, customizing strategies to align with your brand’s unique attributes and goals.
If you acquire our services in Phase 2, we will not only help in understanding and meeting the preferences of the US market through market research, consumer insights, and tailored sales strategies, but we’ll also ensure your products have the correct price and the appropriate product profile. Additionally, you will receive a customized presentation with a clear route-to-market and market trends, typically provided via a 2 to 3-hour Zoom meeting. It’s important to note that once consumers experience your products, their repurchase behavior will depend on their decision.
Leveraging a logistic hub in Florida enhances the efficiency and reliability of your alcohol distribution, guaranteeing seamless delivery to retailers across the US through our licenses, all seamlessly integrated into Phase 3. In this case, all freight costs and duties are paid by the producer until the products reach our warehouse.
If you advance into Phase 3 and make use of the logistic hub, direct access to retail sales through Hubly is not available (although you can still sell to a retailer through another licensed party). This capability is exclusively accessible in Phase 4, when you establish your own importer. In this phase, we take on the role of licensed distributors, ensuring your products are efficiently delivered to retailers through our dedicated sales representatives’ team.
When a sale is made in the US market using our logistic hub, we, as importers, handle the financial transaction and transfer the funds back to your home country just like a traditional importer. Remember that in this phase, sales are at your own.
Yes, Hubly offers support in obtaining the necessary permits and licenses for importing and distributing alcohol in the US, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. You will have a clear understanding of what it takes to become importer in phase 4.
Over the years, our team has gained invaluable experience in navigating the complexities of the 3-tier system in the US market. We have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and know precisely how to obtain the necessary permits, ensuring full compliance. This knowledge allows us to provide you with comprehensive support and guidance through every step of the process.
While there are overarching federal regulations, individual states have their own specific requirements for alcohol distribution. Hubly ensures compliance with all relevant regulations across states, but we specialized in Florida were we have our sales rep team.
Hubly provides robust inventory management and stock control solutions, which include psychical inventory, periodic inventory, picking, packing and inventory management software.
At this stage, you will have become a licensed importing company in the US. Your products will be stored in our warehouse, and a team of sales representatives will commence selling them throughout Florida. Hubly will manage all logistics and necessary paperwork.
Our sales representatives are strategically located according to our commercial plan, which encompasses sales from West Palm Beach to Los Cayos, and extends to include Naples, Tampa, and Orlando. You have the flexibility to choose the specific regions where you’d like your products to be offered. We then seamlessly coordinate with our sales team, handling all logistics to ensure a streamlined process. This allows for targeted and efficient market penetration tailored to your preferences.
While immediate profitability can be affected by several variables, Hubly’s services are tailored to refine your market entry approach, laying the foundation for sustained success. This industry operates on a longer cycle, where sales representatives require time to familiarize themselves with the products, as do retailers and consumers.
Hubly’s services provide a direct channel to retailers in the US utilizing our dedicated sales representative team (phase 5), facilitating the exposure and success of your brand in this dynamic market.
Hubly excels in cultivating and sustaining robust relationships within the industry, understanding that this is a business built on trust and rapport. When it comes to sales to distributors, we actively facilitate connections, making it seamless for you to introduce your products. For retail sales, our focus lies in strategically deploying our adept sales representatives. We collaborate with you to pinpoint the counties where you’d like to kickstart sales through them, ensuring a targeted approach to maximize success.