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Business setup

Starting a research peptide business

Plan supply, branding, payments and fulfillment around genuine research buyers.

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AnswersUpdated 2026-09-24
01

Define the buyers

Start with the intended research purpose. Research supply is not a patient-care model.

02

Choose the supply model

Wholesale buys inventory. White Label combines per-vial supply and fulfillment. Custom projects are separate.

03

Confirm launch requirements

Review product-specific requirements, payment acceptance, stock and order flow before launch.

The short answer

Start with the buyer and intended use, then plan the business, supply, labels, storefront, payments and fulfillment. Research supply is not a patient-care model.

Confirm product-specific legal requirements and payment-provider acceptance before launch. A ready supplier does not make the rest of the business ready.

1. Define the research business

Who buys from you, and what research purpose do you serve? Have qualified counsel review your specific products and sales practices. Do not build a personal-use business around a research disclaimer.

2. Set up the business

Establish the appropriate entity, business bank account, accurate ownership records and required registrations. A payment provider will request its own documentation.

3. Choose the supply model

  • B2B Wholesale: buy inventory for your business. Scale's minimum is $1,500 in order value, with 10 vials per case.
  • White Label: supply and fulfillment priced per vial, starting from one vial. We hold inventory, label, pick, pack and ship.
  • Enterprise: separately quoted storefront builds and custom supply or fulfillment projects.

4. Prepare labels and the storefront

Use clear product records, research boundaries, contact information and buyer policies. Review all customer-facing content, not just the disclaimer. Connect an existing storefront for White Label; discuss a custom build separately if you need one.

5. Confirm payments and fulfillment

Have the payment provider review the exact business before accepting payments. Confirm stock availability, order flow, packaging, shipping and support before opening the store.

Start with a portal invitationRequest access for Wholesale or White Label. Tell us your business and service interest so we can review the request. For a custom storefront or project, request a meeting.
A useful next step

Start with the service that fits.

Wholesale has a $1,500 minimum order value and 10 vials per case. White Label starts from one vial. Portal requests are reviewed by our team; custom projects start with a meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

How much capital do I need?

The budget depends on the model. Wholesale requires a $1,500 minimum order value. White Label starts from one vial without an inventory buy-in, but you still need to budget for business setup, storefront, marketing, payment-provider terms and ongoing order costs.

How fast can I launch?

Timing depends on artwork approval, product availability, storefront setup, payments and your business requirements. We confirm the supply and fulfillment setup with you; do not assume a launch date before those pieces are ready.

References

  1. FDA, unapproved drugs
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Your next step

Request a portal invite

Review available products, account pricing and documentation in the portal. Business access is reviewed by our team.

Request a portal inviteNeed a custom setup? Request a meeting

Tell us about your business. Our team reviews your request and sends an invitation if approved.