i'm an artist and graphics are no problem for me. i just need to get off of the ground. anyone with advice or experience have any insider tid bits on how to get started? good as well as bad experience is welcome.
2006-08-09 09:16:32 · 5 answers · asked by POPCORN 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
You may have to put some effort into this one at first, but if you're creative, this one is fun and NOT a scam. You can start off from the comfort of your own home without doing a bunch of invetory. :)
Go to The Hot Tees ( http://www.thehottees.com ) There is a banner at the bottom of the page that is flashing and says *free set up *free stores. You can try setting up a shop for FREE! It's really good. The company they go through has been around for quite a while and they handle all the customer service, credit card handling, products, etc. You just make the designs, upload them, and pick out the products that you want to offer that design on. You will love it.
2006-08-10 09:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by kg_queen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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. 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!
2006-08-09 16:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on where your business is located to what rules and laws you will have to deal with. Depending on where you are you may need a business license.
Even if you do not need financing, I would buid a business plan to analze your market and build projections.
It would also be a good idea to contact your local Small Business Development Center where they can give you free consulting on business start ups.
2006-08-09 16:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by educator_740 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-Business plan (look up for templates on the internet or use power point templates)
-Buy T-Shirts off shore
2006-08-09 16:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by JC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am a distributor of t-shirts of any design, i can supply you in low price .contact me
2006-08-10 01:38:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋