2006-07-06 12:01:09 · 6 answers · asked by Colleen B 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
Well, money, of course.
The right location. How many quilt shops are there already in your area, any?
The right stock. What sort of quilters are in your area? Is there a guild around you can speak with? There's little point in stocking nothing but novelty fabrics if most are into 1930s.
The right price. What are people willing to pay? Does your local WalMart stock fabric way cheaper than you can? Joanns?
The right people. Do you have knowledge of quilting? Do you know others who do?
The right hook. Can you get people into your shop? What sort of classes will you offer? Will you carry/repair sewing machines? Do massive charity quilt-a-thons to get people in?
Gee, can't tell I've thought about this, can you! Unfortunately, it's not a realistic goal for me at this time. If it is for you, good luck.
2006-07-13 08:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Quilt4Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to get a feel for the quilt shop business is by attending the Quilt Market held twice a year. This convention is trade only and not open to the general public, so get yourself a business license and see for yourself. There are courses on running a shop, what to sell, etc.
2006-07-13 18:24:07 · answer #2 · answered by syndeelu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most basic thing is that you know the local market for quilts and quilting - who does quilting, how many people, why do they do quilting, what they need, what they'll pay, etc. You also need to know where to buy stock (quilts, quilting supplies, etc).
If you have that then you can figure out everything else.
2006-07-06 20:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by David C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might get a better answer to this by first researching quilting communities and second, speaking with an account who specializes in small businesses.
2006-07-07 05:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by littleguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a lot of quilts lol
2006-07-06 19:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by cobra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quilts, and other bedding accessories
2006-07-06 19:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by nemraC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋