How does one get funding to import products?

I do not have collateral, but am the sole authorized distributor for a international company.

I want to bring in a LCL of products to market it. My business was registered in 2008 and not really trading. I have been getting the products registered, marketing and selling the odd few products i brought in with my own money.

The market is big and there is a demand. The product uses a special trade marked manufacturing process. How does one go about it?

How do I approach for financing, and approach retailers telling them it cod, but they are scared to pay upfront and still wait 30 days for shipment?

Any advice please!!!!