what are the successful steps to open a ladies wear store?
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Since you don't have experience in the field, a good place to start may be associations. I posted some links for you.\n\nCheck out the Small Business Administration web site -- they're a great resource for the small business owner. I listed a couple of other handy links as well.\n\nTry reading up on the subject -- check out Amazon, your local bookstore or library. \n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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OK, first you rent out a MEDIUM or SMALL sized space that is up for rent.\n\nAsk your local church if you can do a clothing drive, and tell them your cause.\n\nAsk your friends for their kids old clothes\n\nTake your old clothes and your kids\n\n\nSearch online for a company that will sell you merchandise for a good price. Then search for how to run a steady business
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choose online retailer... if this is a true start up company you'll go through so many problem solving episodes.  Once u handle the online business and get it going, branching out in retail locations seems a good next step to expand.
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I suggest you start by reading more about how to start a bookstore business:\n\n- How To Start & Manage A Bookstore Business: A Practical Way To Start Your Own Business by Jerre G. Lewis, Leslie D. Renn\n- FabJob Guide to Become a Bookstore Owner -- by Grace Jasmine\n\nYou also need to start lining up your suppliers for your bookstore. For starters, create an account with Ingram Books http://www.ingrambook.com/new/booksellers.asp - they are the largest book wholesalers today.\n\nStarting a small business takes a lot of courage. But, as they say, courage does not pay the bills. To be successful – to stay in business – you need more than courage. You need a combination of hard work, skill, perseverance, and lots of luck. \n\nSome things you need to consider:\n- "How can I support my family while I build up by business?" \n- "What are my abilities?" \n- "Is there a market for the product or service I have chosen?" \n- "How long will it take this business to reach the financial goal I have?" \n\nYou may want to read the article "How to Start a New Business Successfully" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol51/launch.htm , which lists six steps to launch a new business successfully:\n\n1. Provide a benefit.\n2. Determine the fit with your market.\n3. Right timing is everything\n4. Be ready to support your business\n5. Develop a blueprint for success\n6. Market, market, market\n\nI recommend that you read the following books:\n\n- What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business : Real Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs \n- Starting From Scratch: How To Start A Business When You Don't Have Money \n- If You're Clueless About Starting Your Own Business and Want to Know More \n- On the Move : How to Succeed and Survive As an Entrepreneur \n- How to Make 1000 Mistakes in Business and Still Succeed\n\nThere is so much to learn about starting a business that it is hard to put everything here. I suggest that you to check out the following websites and learn from their content:\n\nEntrepreneur http://www.entrepreneur.com\nInc.com http://www.inc.com\nSBA http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/\nPowerHomeBiz.com http://www.powerhomebiz.com
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Like any other businesses, I suggest you:\n\n1. Do your research re the potential demand for your product - what convinced you that your new concept fulfills a need, and how many do you think will actually need the product?\n2. Prepare your business plan - this can help you think through every aspect of the business from knowing what your goals are to marketing plans to whether you can have the cashflow to actually bring this business to success. You may also want to finalize your possible business partners, if any\n3. Set up your business structure, whether you will start out as a sole proprietor, LLC or corporation. \n4. Operational setup - from your location (if any), logos, insurance, website, business cards, etc.\n\nWhile you are in the midst of starting your business, I strongly recommend that you check out the South Carolina Women's Business Center. The WBC aims to specifically help women entrepreneurs with their endeavors. They offer a wide range of services that are designed to help women entrepreneurs like you, from strategic planning to education/training, health insurance, regulatory assistance. More importantly, they can help you network and meet other business owners that may be able to mentor you or help you in some aspects of your business.\n\nYou may also want to check out the following resources:\n\n- Tax Guide from South Carolina Department of Revenue  http://www.sctax.org/Publications/startbusns.htm\n- SC Department of Commerce http://www.sccommerce.com/teamscpdfs/StartABusiness.pdf\n- SC Business One Stop http://www.scbos.com/default.htm\nGood luck\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting a business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com \n\nhttp://www.scwbc.org/
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Want to be a buyer\nQ. I am very interested in becoming a buyer for a major department store or catalogue. Could someone give me more information on the type of background or credentials I would need to pursue this? Also, what would be a good way to get a start? "I'm not really sure what field of the industry I would be good at. I am interested in either fashion design, buying, or stylist. Is there any kind of fashion career aptitude tests out there that will help me in my decision?"\n \nA.You need either a solid retail background or a merchandising degree to be a buyer and preferably both. Requirements vary by retailer, and e-commerce start-ups may want a "fresher" eye since the medium is so new so you might want to think about that.\n\nBuyers need solid math skills (depending on who you work for, you'll be dealing with numbers a large part of your job) and a great ability to translate the trends into salable merchandise\n \nhope that helps
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI 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.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. 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. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* How to Start & Manage a Convenience Food Store Business by Jerre G. Lewis\n* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping\n* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel \n* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder\n* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Try checking with your local Small Business Administration office (www.sba.gov). The SBA is a wealth of information. Also try talking with (or interning with) some boutique owners in your area. They should know a thing or two about getting a successful business off of the ground. I hope this helps. :)
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI 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.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. 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. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\nBusiness Startup Specific:\n* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert\n* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert\n* What No One Ever Tells You about Starting Your Own Business: Real-Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business) by Jan Norman \n* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss \n* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky\n\nE-Commerce Specific:\n* Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 4th Edition by Greg Holden\n* How to Start and Maintain A Successful Online Business by Kelly Thornton\n* The Complete E-Commerce Book: Design, Build, and Maintain a Successful Web-Based Business by Janice Reynolds\n\nRetail Specific:\n* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping\n* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel \n* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder\n* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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You might want to start by contacting the manufacturers of the shoes and clothing and ask them their criteria for allowing someone to become an authorized dealer of their products.  If you don't have a business plan, yet, you might want to consider drafting one soon, as they will likely want to see such a plan before they commit to anything.  Good luck with your venture.
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Take one step at a time.\n\nFirst, you need a plan, like starting a business.  You already have a vision of the operations.  You also need to determine the location and the cost of building, renting or buying.  Identify all licenses and qualifications that you will need.  Estimate the number of employees, if any, that will be required and how much they will be paid.  Estimate other expenses and plot them out on a spreadsheet.\n\nThen you need to look into funding.  Inquire into local, state and federal agencies to see if there are any grants available for your type of operation.  Some governmental agencies who are charged with caring for orphans may even be willing to outsource.  Also, look into private funding through foundations.  If a large capital outlay will be required upfront, say to build the home, then you may need financing.\n\nOnce you feel your planning is complete, then you will need an attorney who is familiar with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.  You want to make sure that your non-profit corporation will be tax exempt.\n\nAfter your non-profit is incorporated, then you will be ready to raise funds, get financing, buy or rent property, get licensed and start caring for children and animals, while at the same time earning a living doing what you love to do.
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The setting up & running part of the business aside, I think the very first thing you hsould do is look into what sort of permits you will need from the city. Some cities only allow this sort of business in certain areas (zoning) while others have some VERY specific ordinances & permit issues that have to be adhered to. Once you determine the feasibility of how long it will take to get yourself set up properly with the city - as well as if you will need to open in an area other than the one you might have wished to - then it is just a matter of getting the business side of things in order, locating & securing a building, furnishing it & hiring dancers.\n\nGood luck!
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A number of people in your situation have started their own stores on e-bay. There are a number of books on how to get started. The e-bay site can give you a lot of information.
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That depends on where that business is established. (For example you can make a Business consultation firm in a big city but it will be stupid to do that in a small town with very little or no companies at all).\n\nMoreover, are you referring only to products or services are welcome as well. You can import products or offer services that you are familiar with or passionated about (for example if your hobby is bowling you can open a bowling center in your area, or if you are a haircutter you can start importing a professional hairstyling brand).\n\nThere is no magic solution for anyone to start his/her own business… Each answer just like every business is different according to the needs and wants of one.\n\nYou need to find out what is missing in your region or area and provide it. Try to sell something unique or differentiated if you want to succeed.
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When we first opened the Copper Cauldron, which we had in Jacksonville Oregon, we invested 75k total into the business.  We did quite well and moved our store to St. Paul, Minnesota.\n\nGeneral guidlines, find a good wholeseller, and do your research.  Don't just sell products, provide a service, such as readings, and such to give to your customers.  Help them with research, educate them if necessary.  Hold workshops and classes as well.\n\nTo help make your adjustment into the community acceptable, to avoid the problems we had (broken windows, broken down door, ect), aggree to educate and hold workshops on the various pagan religious types to the general community.  Hold free sessions, ect to offer people.  \n\nBest to spend on good quality store furniture.  Best to buy quality items and sell at a decent price.\n\nGet listed on WitchVox.com  Great place.\n\nAdvertise, and join the BBB in your area.  Also consider joining your local Chamber of Commerce.\n\nI reccomend setting up your hours for what is available and done within your community.  So if most stores are closed on monday, close yours on monday as well, so that you don't provide a commerce shock to the area.\n\nKeep in mind that you are not going to be considered a niche shop, indeed not.  You are a community shop, that is a shop that is available throughout the year.  One that doesn't close or dwindle after the tourist season. \n\nKeep in mind also, that you need to provide an open and safe environment for your patrons.  There should be no tolerance for harassment, ect of your patrons out in front of your shop, or in your shop.\n\nI reccomend carrying some form of New Age book shop/section for your store.  The reason for this is that people like to read, they like to learn.  And the more they read, and the more they come in to buy/return books, the more face you recieve per day.\n\nWe started a library program for our store, and did wonderfully!\n\nCheck out places such as azuregreen.com and look at their wholesell program, they are great.\n\nCheck out stores and suppliers in canada, as well, as they provide great products for cheap.\n\nConsider hosting local merchants, ect, within your shop.\n\nMain steps:  Get your state business licence from your secretary of state.  Get your city license if needed.  \n\nFind a good location, open your store.  Get some form of security.  Make sure you don't need a security permit from your local police department to operate a security system.\n\nGet some form of security camera system in y our store, this helps cut down on losses due to theft.  Trust me it will happen.\n\nFind an open minded land lord.  Don't go with one who is 'unsure' but go with one who likes the idea of a pagan store in the area.\n\nDO NOT CALL YOURSELF A WITCHCRAFT STORE.  Absoutly not, you are a Pagan Resource Center, or a Pagan Store.  The reason for this is that 'witchcraft' no matter what spin you put on it, will have a negative connotation to those around you in your community.  However if you are a Pagan store, or Pagan Resource Center, you have much more credibility.\n\nJoin local stores in intitiaves, and such to get your name out there.  Help with local planning of events for your community.\n\nLastly, advertise as best you can.\n\nIf you need more help, please email me, i'd be more than willing to help you setup :)
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Well, if your have your own fashions, than i'd say to start out somewhere simple. For, example, a mall. Food court. Save money and rent somewhere, rent a park or fair ground. actually, a fair would be a good place. Check out the Yellow Book to hire models. you seem to be strong and have alot of perserverance. You can do it!\n If your a teen/tween, start VERY simple. Like, your friends backyard. Outside the neighborhood pool. Set up lawn chairs and make a stage a hang a guilt's ends a trees for a curtain. Make sure you can change unseen!!! You and your friends can show of your favorite outfits while the CD player/radio you brought out is groovin. Let another friend be the introducer for each outfit and handle the CD player/radio. Go ahead and charge cheap for tickets. Have a blast!
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It really varies. You need to have plenty of sketches for the clothes that you want to be distributed; a target group (corporate wear? children's wear? causual? adults? the list goes on); a good sales pitch to the possible distributor;  excellent interpersonal and communication skills; patience; persistence. It will be easier to start on your own, establish yourselves and then once you are more financially secure, find a distributor.\n\nFor property, you can ask a real estate agent or do the search yourself. Usually, vacant spots have contact numbers available to the public. The classified ads and the internet are some media that you can use.\n\nGood luck.