I am looking to start a online clothing store, I believe that I have found some really good suppliers but I am not sure how good they are because I dont want to get rip off. I also want to know all the legal steps I will have to take to make the business work. Also is there any source that give grant money to start up businesses. I would appreciate your help and assistance.
2006-12-05 06:05:35 · 2 answers · asked by Niecy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
Online Specific:
* Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 4th Edition by Greg Holden
* How to Start and Maintain A Successful Online Business by Kelly Thornton
* The Complete E-Commerce Book: Design, Build, and Maintain a Successful Web-Based Business by Janice Reynolds
Clothing Retail Specific:
* Start Your Own Clothing Store (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Entrepreneur Press
* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping
* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-12-05 07:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out http://www.myfriendbenjamin.com/ In their "Moneymaking Articles" section, they have a good volume on starting a home business. Check it out!
2006-12-05 14:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋