InovasiOnline.com

hOW DO I START MY FASHION BUSINESS ???

hi. i'm 18 years old right now...and i design clothes...and i want to start my fashion business ok. before u say anything...plz read this...don't tell me about going to college and stuff...cuz i already plan on doing that...next, don't tell me that i am too young and immature (yes, people here have told me that) because it is possible to be a "young entrepreneur" all i need u to tell me is how to start my fashion business??? what are some steps that i should take in order to start my business? what/how is the process like? plz, i only want serious and educated answers...so plz help me figure this out...thank you! =) thanx daisykj, for understanding what i'm trying to say.

Public Comments

1. This is why you need to go to school and work for others first to get the education needed. This is how you learn to do what you want to do - step by step. If you have to ask others how to make the first simplest steps - you aren't ready.
2. 1. make a business plan including start-up costs, marketing ideas, estimated sales, everything....(you're going to need to research this, it isn't something I can type into a three inch box.) 2. borrow money (keep your credit good, work hard, be content to save for awhile as you plan.) 3. open your business (good luck; it's going to be a lot of work.) We went through the SBA (small business assoc.) and got a loan with an online lending company. Ours was a small, home-based business, but it took my husband months of planning, phone calls, credit applications, and forms filled out and sent in before we were ready to go.
3. contact circleofexperts.com
4. i think i can help you, if you want that answer me and be in my contact.
5. First, don't get defensive, that shows weakness and insecurity. Don't defend yourself unless you get accusations. Don't point out things that may limit you, such as your age. If someone will judge you on your age, don't tell them. Generally stop showing insecurity. Next prove you know your field. Prove you have an eye for it all. In other words make prototypes, even if they're just for you to wear. It's not that hard, just buy a sewing machine or pay a seamstress to make it for you. Next figure out how to sell, do you want real world or online? Is your product area specific, ie summer gear for places with intense heat? What's your market? Is it younger people, older people, male or female, rich or poor? This will help you to narrow down who you're selling to, and your price point, as well as possibly your location. Find a location where your market is in in plenty, so if it's young people then an area geared at younger people will do, like a mall, or a downtown area for example. Go to where they are basically. Open up a shop. You can pay a seamstress to make the clothes, you can retail them yourself for a mark-up. Remember to mention that they're local, maybe offer added services like repairs or individualized tailoring. If you want to sell online just use Ebay, as it already has the traffic, and remember to gear all your wording for your target market, if it's rich women you may want to use words like "glamorous" or "elegant", if it's younger guys use words like "cool" or "wicked" for example. So yeah, it's pretty straight forward. I suggest starting by buying a book on starting your own small business, read it, see where your strengths and weaknesses in business are and work on your weaknesses in school if you like, or outsource the jobs you're weak in to others. Your youth really has nothing to do with it. Youth may actually be helpful. I mean if you're gonna go into debt then it's better to do it young than old, because even if it fails you'll be able to pay it off over time. I would also suggest getting a job at a local clothing store, somewhere that's a smaller local business, just so you can learn the ropes, plus you may be able to contribute something to them to test your skills.
6. You will need to establish a business plan. You will outline what you intend to do and how you intend to do it. be very specific regarding dates, places, methods of funding etc. Take it to your potential investors, financial institutions,,etc for consideration and possible revision. Talk to people in the fashion business to see what the challenges are. Better yet, volunteer to work for them for free to gain the experience. Best of luck.
7. ok yes ok