The London Hemp Collective Ltd
From University Student to Launching a Premium E-Commerce CBD Brand
Client: The London Hemp Collective Ltd
Website: www.thelondonhempcollective.co.uk
Category: Start-Up
The Starting Point
Nigel was finishing his university degree when he decided he wanted to create his own e-commerce business.
He had an idea — to launch a CBD brand — but little clarity on how to turn that into a professional, compliant and scalable online store.
He needed support with:
Brand positioning
Supplier sourcing
Website development
Payment and shipping setup
Tax configuration
Marketing and launch strategy
MTD-compliant accounting systems
He didn’t just want a store.
He wanted something that looked premium and credible from day one.
The Challenge
Launching an e-commerce business — especially in a regulated niche like CBD — requires careful setup.
Nigel needed:
Reliable drop-shipping supplier integration
A fast, conversion-focused Shopify store
Cohesive brand identity
Payment gateways and tax configuration
MTD-compliant financial systems
Multi-channel sales integration (including TikTok Shop)
Without structure, it would have been overwhelming.
What We Did
Using one of our Start-Up packages, we helped Nigel launch The London Hemp Collective Ltd from concept to live store.
1️⃣ Business Planning & Funding Support
Supported Nigel through the Government Start Up Loans funding process
Helped him secure the funding needed to launch properly
2️⃣ Brand & Positioning
Conducted niche research
Designed a premium logo and cohesive brand identity
Positioned the business as a credible CBD retailer
3️⃣ E-Commerce Development
Built a Shopify store
Integrated directly with his chosen drop-shipping supplier
Uploaded and structured products
Wrote persuasive product descriptions
Configured payments, shipping and taxes
Ensured strong mobile optimisation
4️⃣ Compliance & Systems
Set up MTD-compliant accounting software
Delivered training so Nigel could manage finances confidently
5️⃣ Sales & Launch Support
Assisted with TikTok Shop product setup
Supported initial launch marketing
Ensured the store was fully operational and scalable
The Results
Although recently launched, The London Hemp Collective Ltd is already:
💷 Funded through the Government Start Up Loans scheme
🛒 Live and taking orders
📦 Fully integrated with drop-shipping suppliers
📱 Selling via Shopify and TikTok Shop
📊 Structured with MTD-compliant systems
🚀 Planning product expansion
Nigel launched not just a store — but a polished, premium brand ready to scale.
Want to Launch Your Own E-Commerce Brand?
If you have an idea but don’t know how to turn it into a premium, fully operational online store, we can help you:
Validate your niche
Build your brand
Launch your Shopify store
Set up compliant financial systems
Go live with confidence
Client Feedback
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"The best decision I’ve ever made – Launch Startup are absolutely brilliant!
I approached Rob and Carly with little more than a rough idea and no clue where to start. Today my Shopify store has officially gone live, and I’m completely blown away. It looks like a proper premium brand – gorgeous design, lightning-fast loading, beautifully organised, and loaded with all the clever apps and features the big players use.
They took care of everything from start to finish – niche research, sourcing reliable suppliers, creating the brand identity and logo, uploading products, writing descriptions, setting up payments, shipping, taxes and trust badges. They even made sure it looks perfect on mobile.
What stood out most was how friendly, patient and responsive they were. No question was too small, and they genuinely made me feel like my success matters to them.
If you’ve been putting off starting your Shopify business because it feels overwhelming, stop waiting and go with Launch Startup. They over-deliver on every level."
— Nigel, The London Hemp Collective Ltd