(Opps...I posted this before in the wrong place)
My youngest son has been made redundant twice last year (2007) and I suggested he started his own clothing business. Well luckily I was down town the same day a shop ad was posted for rent.
We only got the keys on 27th and have been prepping the shop (bit of a mess really) but a prime spot to attract tourists and locals too.
What I need help with is...
Do any of you good people have any useful hints and tips for starting up.
Any good sites for getting shop fittings, counters and display items etc
I know I can reply on you
Thanks in advance
Lauren xx
auctions, for clothes to sell as well ;D
Lauren, how about a special opening offer?. Good window dressing essential.
Lots of good luck to you all. Rosebud.
I nearly opened a hair salon last year (as a fairly silent partner), and found Exchange & Mart to be full of shop fittings... perhaps you've looked there already?
Best of luck with things - I own my own (Mortgage Broking) business now & would hate to have to go back to a corporate environment. But it's a bit scary sometimes! The best but rather dull thing I did was to draw up a business plan - forcing me to think of who my customers might be & how I can attract them. Also I have measures for success, which gives me something to celebrate.
What sort of clothing Lauren?
If it's designer/brand stuff & your son can prove that his shop is in a prime spot then manufacturers will provide the POS stuff and fittings etc.
Trix X
It's going to be branded clothing...Quiksilver, Roxy, Gul etc etc.
Thanks for the tips on Exchnage and Mart. I've never heard of them before.
Yes, he has drawn up a business plan etc. and been approved by the bank for the chip and pin thingie and business account.
Try DALTONS WEEKLY newspaper - the actual paper - not just the website - its only £1 and I think it comes out each Wednesday.
HAPPY NEW YEAR JVO
There are always several business sellers who specialise on shop fittings on e bay. Also try your local auction houses to see if they have any shops they are auctioning ther fittings ofXX Jeannine
http://www.centaurauctions.co.uk/
http://www.centaurauctions.co.uk/clothing_footwear.html
Have a look at this auction house - sells bankrupt stock
Think this might be some help
REGARDS - JVO