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I want to start my own business but I dont know where to start. I want to sell greek apparel. I really need someone's advice. I am really young, but I have a good feeling about this business.

Including Sorority and Fraternity paraphanelia. Such as Delta Sigma Theta and Omega Psi Phi items.

Answer 1

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!

Answer 2

Hello latte81, if you are young you probably have little experience with business. I admire your belief in the product, and the fact that you want to start your own business.

I have learned a lot of skills from a friend that have worked from home for more than 20 years.
If you want, I can give you a few advices on the way.

- Do you like to sell?
- Have you tested your market, who is going to buy from you ?
- What about competition, is it others doing the same as you?
- What about financing your stock, or will you be produceing from orders ?
- What is your budget, have you looked into all salescosts and what about your salary?
- What is your expectations, when are you going to break even ?
Remember to set goals, both small and big goals, it will help you stay on the line, when times are difficult.

This is a few of the questions that is important to ask yourself before your do any investments. I my self are not working with products that you are going to, I am working with services we all use every day. Why, I do not like to sell.

If you have any more questions or if I can help you any way, send me a e-mail.

All the best to your new business

Johnny Sneisen
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http://truecom.acnrep.com

Answer 3

Market research. Try to find out what people associate with Greece. Ask around. Conduct informal interviews on the streets, and create polls on open forums (such as Yahoo Answers).

This will give you more insight into what could sell more. And what you may have missed, maybe.

Also conduct a separate series of interviews that will tell you what age groups and lifestyle groups are more likely to buy your Greek stuff.

Ask them straightforward questions about age, occupation, some preferences, then ask about what they love about Greece, stuff that will tell you how much people like Greek stuff.

Then get a shop. The location must be near a place where groups identified in the second series of interviews are most likely to pass. Or some location that is well known for Greece-related shops and restaurants.

Others will probably be able to answer you on the questions of finance etc. I can tell you that you need people to handle bookkeeping and legal stuff (at least in the form of advice).

Answer 4

Hey there neighbor...Turkish citizen here :) I actually am in the apparel business, i own a brand name and i buy the clothing, shirts, sweaters, suits and jackets from Turkey, really cheap and very good quality. I tell the makers of the apparel to put my brand name label on it and that is the best way to start an apparel business. Its not worth making your own material, because there are many businesses especially overseas will do it cheaper. Name sells! my advice is to create a brand name and search the net or visit Greece and check with merchants like ma and pop shops, which are usually family run businesses and they will give you the best price and high quality product.
I would HIGHLY recommend reading following books:
The Dynamics of Fashion by Elaine Stone
No Logo by Naomi Klein
Fashion Brands by Mark Tungate

Good luck with everything, [e-mail]

Answer 5

I endorse you learn "Skip College: Go Into Business for Yourself." It's an e book, and the hyperlink is connected. There are tons of examples given, and methods to hold it functional. You are absolutely historic ample to begin your possess industry, however you certainly desire a plan. You additionally ought to uncover some thing you are passionate approximately - you'll be able to be much more likely to experience it, and much more likely to make a well dwelling. Also, keep in mind that you'll be able to under no circumstances move mistaken serving to different persons make THEIR goals come actual.

Answer 6

It would be a good idea if you had some clue about the business.

Fraternity items are not Greek clothing, LOL.