2006-06-26 18:35:53 · 3 answers · asked by rekenae 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I'd do my homework and really sweetheart, concentrate on one. You sound a little young. You can't start a multifaceted conglomerate without any idea how to start.
2006-06-26 18:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got 2 different businesses here -- a hair salon (right?) and a clothing line. Let's tackle one at a time:
Hair Salon:
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Start Your Own Hair Salon and Day Spa by Eileen Figure Sandlin
* 101 Media and Marketing Tips for Salon Owners, Stylists and Managers by Nanette Miner
* Beyond Beauty: Cosmetology Business Information and Resources by Janie Buchanan
* Fun, Creative & Profitable Salon Marketing: 67 Ways to Grow for Salon Business by Allen D'Angelo
* Successful Salon Management, 5E by Edward Tezak
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Clothing Line:
The clothing industry, as you can well imagine, is a very competitive one. To succeed takes knowledge, patience, talent and a bit of luck. As far as the knowledge bit goes, I found some sources that will assist you further.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have about the clothing industry as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
There's nothing quite like research – the more you know about the clothing industry, the better. There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Also, here are some book titles that may interest you:
* The Official Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line by Jay Arrington,
* The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing by Leslie Davis Burns
* Fashion for Profit (Revised Edition with Retail Chapter) by Frances Harder
* The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An Insider's Look at Starting and Running Your Own Fashion Business by Mary Gehlhar
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-06-27 15:24:30 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to me if you want to start a shop for hair and start a clothing line consider these factors, how many shops in the area deal with similar items and then find out if the people in the are can adopt to theseitems you are trying to establish.
2006-06-27 02:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋