I am starting a small clothing line and i was wondering if anyone had any tips to share with me?
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You may start by reading the article "Starting a Clothing Line or Apparel Manufacturing Business" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/clothing.htm  . The article contains information on the startup steps, knowing your market, how to enter the market, the question of production and financing the business\n\nFor in-depth information, you may want to read the following books http://www.powerhomebiz.com/bookstore/clothing/clothing.htm :\n\nThe Official Step by Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line \nStart Your Own Clothing Store (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) \nThe Business of Fashion: Designing Manufacturing, and Marketing \nThe World of Fashion Merchandising \nSo You Want to Work in the Fashion Business? A Practical Look at Apparel Product Development and Global Manufacturing \nThe Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing \nFashion: From Concept to Consumer \n\nYou may also want to check out the resources of the following associations:\n\nProfessional Apparel Association http://www.proapparel.com \nAmerican Apparel Producer’s Network http://www.usawear.org/ \nWorldwide Responsible Apparel Manufacture http://www.wrapapparel.org/ \nAmerican Apparel and Footwear Association http://www.americanapparel.org/\nNational Association of Fashion and Accessory Designers http://www.nafad.com/ \nFashion Group International http://www.fgi.org \nApparel News http://www.apparelnews.net/
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Hello:\nIf you are sure that this would be a viable businesses in your area. I would create fliers and business cards (links below for lost cost options) and target families that have 2 working parents.  Give them a cost analysis of using your services to complete ironing for them as opposed to taking it all to the dry cleaner or hiring a housekeeper.  Also the elderly may be a target market, you could also possibly approach your local coin-op laundry's, ask them if they offer this service and if not ask them if perhaps they can include your card or flyer with their customers bill.  My local coin ops have a pay per pound service to have my laundry done for me, but the only one that will iron is the one that is attached to a dry cleaner (very expensive).\n\nYou may want to add other services as well (if you cant do them, maybe you can co-op with other people in your area) like sewing, alterations, laundry, errands etc.\n\nCheck out the other links, one is a forum of small business owners, they have a lnk on the left to ask questions and you can look through or post.  The other is Inc magazine, many many great articles on business. Click on "small business" "Start ups" or typr in your business and see if any articles come up.\n\nGood luck
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Wow! tough question! I am a businessman since 12 years and I am still looking for the answer. There are thousands of book about that subject which would describe it better than me.\nFirst be sure that your idea is genuily OK. BE SURE YOU HAVE THE KNOW HOW. I STARTED 3 businesses in retail with my partners. We lost LOTS of money of the chain of pahramcies, now it is profitable. then 2 years ago, we started with optics and children stuff things and we are still loosing money. Why? we subestimated the real costs, not adpated products, too expensive, supplliers with delays (so we get winter baby clothes on 15th december) etc etc etc. you've got the know how, do it! otherwise, RUN!\nSecond, I would say organisation \nThird: be sure you have a minimum of financial backup and and be original by providing services! people love to be treated nicely.\nAll I said also depends on the country and the business size
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I used to own a gift shop and in order to buy merchandise I attended trade shows.  At trade shows there are lots of independent sales reps that carry multiple product lines.  My advice is to attend as many trade shows as possible and bring samples of your product.  Meet some of the reps, see who you click with.  Some are really pushy and have questionable ethics.  Some are very nice and sincerely interested in acting as a liaison between suppliers like yourself and store owners like me.  Find reps by checking out their booths, seeing what other lines they carry and if your product would compliment their mix.  Then watch how they interact with potential customers that approach their booth.\n\nAnother possible sales tool is to go to your local yellow pages, and get the names/addresses of stores in your area that you think you would like to see sell your cards.  Then send them a cover letter with a free sample of your cards.  Envision how you would like to see your cards displayed and in what kinds of stores, then contact those stores and sell your vision.  Explain how you think your cards would sell themselves and how you would supply them.  Emphasize the good service that you can offer.  Keep track of who you sent samples to, and then a week or two after you mailed them, call the owner of the business to see if they received the sample and if they would like to see more.  You're selling by taking baby steps, which is more comfortable than cold calling.  If you believe in your product, then your enthusiasm for it will help you succeed.\n\nGood luck!!
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You can start by reading the free article "Starting a Clothing Line Business" at  http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/clothing.htm The article talks of the startup requirements, understanding your market, how to enter the market, question of production, financing the business and resources.\n\nFor in-depth information, I recommend reading the following books:\n\n- The Official Step by Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line \n- Start Your Own Clothing Store (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) \n- The Business of Fashion: Designing Manufacturing, and Marketing \n- The World of Fashion Merchandising \n- So You Want to Work in the Fashion Business? A Practical Look at Apparel Product Development and Global Manufacturing \n- The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing \n- Fashion: From Concept to Consumer \n\nYou may also want to check the resources offered by the following industry associations:\n\nProfessional Apparel Association http://www.proapparel.com   \nAmerican Apparel Producer’s Network http://www.usawear.org/  \nWorldwide Responsible Apparel Manufacture http://www.wrapapparel.org/   \nAmerican Apparel and Footwear Association http://www.americanapparel.org/ \nNational Association of Fashion and Accessory Designers http://www.nafad.com/ \nFashion Group International http://www.fgi.org  \nApparel News http://www.apparelnews.net/
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Here are a couple of tips to get you started.\n\n1.  no tight shirts\n\n2. dress cassuel. \n\n3. no dripped up jeans. including baggy pants.\n\n4. no mini skirts.\n\n5. don't wear boots!\n\n6. ties are good to wear in a buisness.\n\n7. suits or a casual top with a skirt that is at a good length is a great thin to wear.\n\n8. no stained clothing.\n\n9. make sure your clothes are fresh and didn't come out of the laundry. \n\n10. no tennishoes what so ever.\n\n\nHope these tips help alot. and remember stay alert and learn about your suroundings.
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Start by doing clothing alterations or shoe repair. You won't get rich, but you'll make something and keep yourself busy.
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Dear\nmost beneficial is garment u can have lots of profit.so try to import from India if u want to cantact me\nstuti_nayak@writeme.com
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Wow, that's quite a difference in clothing.  You are going from high end fashion to little kids clothes.  I suppose American Eagle would be the best.  Cute clothes and more afforable.
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I own a clothing line called PugWear at PugWear.com that I do part time out of my home.  My full time gig is I own a consulting firm.
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Please refer to the site :\nhttp://www.primaryinfo.com/apparel.html
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Fabjobs.com has most of the information you are seeking.  Good Luck! There is a need for designers who design stuff people actually want to wear!
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hello, I have an online retail site for 0-24 months clothing and accessories.  If you are interested in getting into a showroom, I make most of my purchases from the California Market Center showrooms.  www.californiamarketcenter.com  I am always looking for new lines to sell, I would love more information!
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What type of help are you in need of?\n\nAre you needing a designer?  Someone to assist with designing concepts, materials, etc.?  Marketing? \nPlease elaborate, as I may have solutions.\nI will check back.\n\nEdit:  3/13/06 My daughter is ingredible at designing, she may be able to assist you in getting going.  You say "my new clothing line", so I am assuming you already have something in the beginnings?  Or just a concept?  Or just an idea that you would like a line with your name on it?\nAnyways, my 360 is not linking up for some reason, yahoo is checking on this for me.  Let me know, as I am in Y Answers, just in case your question expires.\nI will continue to check back.
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start small, speak with the owner, try to get in good with a smaller shop first, work your way up.  and don't give up!
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Ah yes! What to wear, what to wear. Well, I suggest a nice tight fitting T-shirt that shows off your chest pecks. Perfered colors are purple, tan, white, and pink. If you hate pink that's ok. Now wear tight jeans, not the jeans that you can see your As- crack or keep pulling up them up past your knees! I mean jeans like the Levis 505, or even 501's. They show the buns of steel baby! Or if you still have a pair of I believe they were Levis 560's that were tapered jeans, they will do nicely also. For shoe, Brand name babbies! Nik, Conver, etc... Socks-white, and make sure you smell really, really nice! I mean brand name stuff, not this is your fathers smell Old Spice style!
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I recommend that you start by reading the article "Starting a Clothing Line Business" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/clothing.htm\n\nYou may also want to read the following books http://www.powerhomebiz.com/bookstore/clothing/clothing.htm :  \n- The Official Step by Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line \n- Start Your Own Clothing Store (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) \n- The Business of Fashion: Designing Manufacturing, and Marketing \n- The World of Fashion Merchandising \n- So You Want to Work in the Fashion Business? A Practical Look at Apparel Product Development and Global Manufacturing \n- The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing \n- Fashion: From Concept to Consumer