Hi everyone,i would like to know how to run a successful retail fashion biz?
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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!
I'm just kicking start a fashion business too, i just received my second production. we can learn together! if you're interested email me. no money or else scams involved, you can take a look at my website it's not finished yet but it'll be soon.
d@n2dclothings.com
anyways, may be we can work together!
Start now by gathering all resources such as phone numbers, business cards, colors, shapes, textues etc. and write down all goals and plans you may have. Don't worry about organizational planning, but put all your goals, thoughts, and plans in a special notebook and a collection box. There are days you may come up with an ideal inspiration that you may encounter.
One day you will go back and start organizing, putting the pieces of the puzzle together.
You did say in the future?
You want to be unique maby?
First and formost. Pray.
Do you know what you are going to sell?
Look at your target market, can your item sustain growth, is your item unique? if not what can you offer that the competition is not offering or overlooking.
I would suggest you write a Business Plan, this will help make you aware of some surprises, and answer most of your questions, if you fail on paper it's not going to cost you as much and the more prepared you are the better off you will be.
Start there and maybe I'll see you at the Magic Show ( Las Vegas) premiere place for designers to show off their goods to the retail industry.
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