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June 13, 2016

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V O L . X X I I N O. X I I I J U N E 1 3 , 2 0 1 6 32 W ith consumer demand for chemical- free products at an all-time high, Good Natured Brand's line of all-natural clean- ing and personal care products is fi nding a profi t- able and expanding niche. "People are starting to look at products they use in their home, the way they do food. We're following the food trend," says co-owner Lisa Hansen. But while eco-friendly products are growing in market share, this small North Yarmouth-based com- pany attributes its steady sales growth in large part to one ingredient: thoughtful, hands-on management. Founder Kate Perrin and partner Hansen run every aspect of operations themselves, with a focus on sustainable expansion and a close eye on the budget. Kate Perrin, founder of Good Natured Brand in North Yarmouth, expects the company's products to be in 150 stores by year's end. P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F G O O D N AT U R E D B R A N D Hands-on management Sustainable growth planned for Good Natured Brand B y T i n a F i s c h e r F O C U S

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