For example, where do clothing stores get all their clothes from? Do they design them or buy them from other stores? How much would it cost to put up a store in a mall?
2006-12-30 07:29:38 · 6 answers · asked by Pretty Lady 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.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. 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 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
* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder
* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown
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!
2007-01-03 04:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You buy them from designers and you have some of your own designs. You have to find a place in a mall and you have to pay rent on the space. It's usually in a high end mall about $5000 a month for rent. Then you get a phone put in so people can call. Then you have to buy all your supplies, pricing machines, racks, pay for employees, things like that. Then you make contacts with all kinds of designers. You could be a Mecca for local designers to showcase their works so put an ad in the paper, start a myspace, advertise yourself as much as you can. You really just need to start by networking yourself and making business contacts. That's the easiest way to start. Also, you need good colors, fitting rooms, and you want your store to be sleek. Spend a few weekends in malls writing down your favorite and least favorite thigns about various stores. Make a business plan, present it to the bank or your finacier, and then go for it.
2006-12-30 07:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by snowbaby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To start a clothing stall in a mall, I imagine would be a costly venture.
Do you have good quality Sunday markets that you could drive to?
I know here in Brisbane Australia, some people who want to start a dress store, will get the goods together (They make theirs, but you could buy it) and then travel 2 hours north to Eumundi (near Steve Irwins' Australia Zoo) and sell it there on the weekend markets.
A small financial commitment, but it gets the business started, and builds up clientele, reputation and experience.
2006-12-30 13:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by ANISE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are good questions.
But rather than trying to answer them, I suggest you work at a clothing store for a while and learn the business, before trying to buy one.
Maybe you'll get the answers on the job. Or maybe you'll find you don't like that business.
2006-12-30 07:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by fcas80 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you start by working in one?
2006-12-30 07:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by SUSAN K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
score.org has free email counseling, and local offices.
2006-12-30 08:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by valentinevu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋