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Topic subjectRE: where do I start?
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726, RE: where do I start?
Posted by tamaralyster, Sat Jun-09-07 06:32 PM
Hi There,

Great business idea. There is a global demand for good quality childrens and maternity clothes that are more cost effective than brand name items. If you work hard and get your name out there you will be able to create a great little niche for your business.

"On behalf" selling (selling an item for someone then taking a percentage) is a bookwork nightmare, as someone else has already stated. Buy everything outright so you are the sole owner. Bulk buying would be ideal as you can split into smaller lots or sell separately and hopefully make a good profit.

Advertise in local papers, baby, family and maternity related magazines with "wanted" ads, place posters in areas where mums frequent (supermarkets, doctors offices, pre schools, schools etc), visit garage sales and keep on eye on "for sale" notices in newspapers and in the baby and child sections of classified advertising and join ebay.com or another online auction site. You can often get great bargains on bulk lots and brand name items.

Many of the above mediums can also be used to sell your products.

Are you planning on selling clothes only on second hand baby furniture and equipment aswell?

ALl the best to you,



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