I am interesting in starting my own gift-buying or personal shopping business. I want to focus on purchasing gift for people that may not have the time or do not like to shop. I enjoy shopping and people have always said that I choose good gifts. I would expect to do this part time at first and then eventually expand. It would probably be seasonal and sparadic. I just want some ideas on where to start. I started to look at other web sites in which people do this and I plan to take a small business class at a community college. Anything else that I should do? Also, I live paycheck to paycheck and I have poor credit. Is it possible to start a business with very little or no money?
2007-01-11 07:31:57 · 3 answers · asked by Angrygirl5 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
NOt exactly what I wanted to hear Yellow Tail
2007-01-11 07:47:24 · update #1
Here are several books and handbooks you can purchase that will give the a full and complete roadmap on how to start your gift buying or personal shopping businesses. You will need to do lots of research and these books can assist you. If you have any additional questions feel free to contact me. Good Luck!
PERSONAL SHOPPING BUSINESS( all on amazon.com
1. Career KNOWtes Personal Shopping (How to Have Fun and Make Money) (Paperback)
2.FabJob Guide to Become a Personal Shopper (FabJob Guides) by Laura Harrison McBride
3.Start Your Own Personal Concierge Service (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups) by Entrepreneur Press
by Editors at Sparklesoup Studios, Sophie Kim-York "(This one can be found at http://www.smallbizbooks.com/cgi-bin/SmallBizBooks/00077.html?id=DsdgvEhn and amazon.com
4.How to Start and Operate an Errand Service (Revised 2nd Edition) by Rob Spina
5.The Concierge Manual, Second Edition by Katharine C. Giovanni
6.The Concierge Manual, Second Edition by Katharine C. Giovanni
7.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business (2nd Edition) by Barbara Weltman
2007-01-11 08:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by BellaDonnaRev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to go to the Oakley website and look for the dealer locator.
2014-05-19 12:06:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to have a decent credit rating, to get your business started.
2007-01-11 15:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by Yellow Tail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋