Susoe and David Vaters

Franklin, TN (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal

DU USA INC

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Location: Franklin
Industry: Internet
Year Founded: 2011
Number Employees: 1-10 people
Business Stage: Growth (profitable)
Entity Type: "C" Corporation
Description: DU USA Inc. Founder and international businesswoman, Susie Harrison-Vaters, is Duing it again. Harrison-Vaters marketing savvy is transforming the traditional wig industry from a niche purchase into an everyday fashion accessory purchase. She founded her first company, Zooth Inc. in 1992 and later sold it to Oral B, a Gillette Company, now owned by P&G. Her new company provides high quality wigs for women and hair accessories including feather extensions and is an industry game changer. For the past 60 years, wigs have been the little secret of actresses, models, the fashion elite and woman with thinning hair or medical issues. But thats all changing as thousands of fashion conscious women across the country are now referring to a wig as a Du. High quality wigs for women at (URL removed) is transforming what has long been known as a wig into the ultimate in fun, fashionable hair, called a DU. Long, Short, Curly, Caucasian, African-American, Latina and DU's for seniors are all available at (URL removed). DU is using todays technologies and social media such as video email, Facebook, youTube and Twitter to support its Associates and Du marketing events featuring the DU Luxury Marathon Coach! Want to change the way you look without expensive surgery? Turn your dreams of being a blond or brunette in seconds. Want to buy a Du with confidence and without hassle? Susie is offering free shipping without conditions! Want to own your own business? Join as an independent associate and have fun hosting girls night out parties! Want to have FUN? Just get a Du! Susie stated, Women will begin to think of hair as an accessory - and have as much fun changing their Du as they do changing outfits. Women want to have convenience and fun. If you just cant get to the salon in time for an event or last minute invitation, having a Du can be a lifesaver! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- DU USA INC is a startup business located in Franklin, TN. We seeking up to $2 Mil in startup business funding so that we can grow our new direct sales hairwear business. Right now, DU USA's website (URL removed), with approx. 100 independent sales people, currently the company successfully sold over $250,000. This period of time provided the knowledge and confidence required to demonstrate this is a viable business model. The company currently has in stock $2 million retail worth of inventory (fully paid for with no trade debt) supported with software and systems in place and able to support exponential growth. Stella and Dot a direct marketing company, similar to DU USA but selling JEWELRY, started with $5 million investment and reached $104 million. Recently they raised another $35 million in venture capital. Susie has recently be asked to appear on several networks to talk about her successful career and newest venture! Additionally, Susie appeared on Ideal Shopping Direct (the equivalant to HSN in the UK) in October 2011 and sold over $100,000 in product! Here are some additional details relating to the type and use of funds that we are looking for. DU USA INC currently plans to use any raised funds primarily for the following purposes: - Operating/Growth Capital (Inventory, Sales & Marketing, etc) Founders intend to build up company within 3-5 years and either sell to direct sales industry leader or go public. With that in mind, DU USA INC is most interested in receiving capital from these types of funding sources: - Equity Funding (Venture Capital, Angel, Private Equity, etc) The company will not pay any up-front fees or consulting. Serious investors only! For more information about Du or its selection of womens wigs (DU), visit the company online. Contact us at info(at)loveyourdu(dot)com or contact David Vaters at (Phone # removed)or Steve Nosser at (Phone # removed).