I just turned 13 years old. I heard that my cousin who is one month younger than me opened up her own business by giving manicures/pedicures/and massages to family/friends and charging them money. I want to do the same thing, but I want to sell beaded bracelets that I make to friends, family, and people who just like beaded stuff. Are there any good websites that will teach me how to make my own little business? For free.
2007-08-12 14:24:13 · 7 answers · asked by Sabrina 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I appreciate all the good answers but I also need any good, free websites that can teach me or give me ideas on how to make my jewelry. I already have all the supplies: beads, wiring, ect. I can always buy a book, but I'd prefer the internet.
2007-08-13 09:26:28 · update #1
Ask your cousin what she did to start hers.
One thought comes to mind, tho - When someone buys a manicure they need one again in a week or so. But when someone buys a bracelet, they have a bracelet, and may not need to buy another. So your cousin has a business that generates repeat customers, which is a great plan.
Similar types of 'jobs' would be walking dogs, babysitting, etc., stuff that needs to be done over and over again, so you don't have to keep finding new customers.
That being said, if you love making jewelry, and want to see how it goes, you can figure out what to charge for the pieces by taking into consideration the cost of the supplies (beads, wire, findings, etc.) and adding something for your time making it. However, I would not recommend making too much of a financial investment until you see how well it goes.
good luck!
2007-08-12 16:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sabrina, why don't you check out your local library? Most websites won't have much -its better to get a book for free at the library. You can check online and look for the book you want and then reserve it theyll hold it for you or you can go down and see for yourself. Really its not that time consuming. Not everything is available on the web especially free stuff- it usually comes with some kind of price and not much of anything for free. Not much good free advice thats been my experience!!
2007-08-13 14:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by vgo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest starting with ebay or etsy. Or you could build a gallery of your offerings on Photobucket and then post around the internet for people to check out your "store".
Good luck, I hope you find success!
2007-08-15 03:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by daisymae_5326 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i want to say that your jewelry business is a great idea. my sister have asked the same question before. >>fisrtly, you should have a market searching. that's to say you should know your local market demand. >>secondly, make a descision on the line of your business, do you want to sold the jewelry supplies or the finished jewelry >>thirdly, what kind of customers do you want to position your business? the rich or the common customer? LOL, may be you have to consider some problems and questions before your business. i hope i can help you
2016-05-21 02:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as for making beads and those stuffs, you can go to a bookstore and look under crafts/hobbies. you can see instructional on how to make those beads.
As to selling it, ebay would be your best option
2007-08-12 15:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a couple of sites to get you started - - -
http://www.ehow.com/how_13435_make-beaded-bracelet.html and http://www.ehow.com/how_13438_design-bracelets.html
Also: http://beadwork.about.com/od/bracelets/Free_Bead_Patterns_for_Beaded_Bracelets.htm
2007-08-13 10:58:21 · answer #6 · answered by K@ren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Ebay is your best bet at this point. you can set up an ebay store, good luck
2007-08-12 14:45:58 · answer #7 · answered by Domino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋