Peleg_86

hi all, i want to start my line but im still in the begining stages. im still deciding on a logo design and as you may know from my other topic, i still have to trademark everything...

the problem is, i HATE the idea of wasting time. in fact, my new years resolution is to not BS about anything this year and get things done without wasting any time. whenever im not working or doing anything i feel this horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach that im letting time slip through the hourglass or something.

so with that said, i want to work work and work on my clothing line. so do you think i should begin setting up a website? (or any other important steps for that matter?) or do you think i should wait and slow down a bit and not get ahead of myself to ensure that i dont make a mistake

advice please !

 

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Peleg_86

i guess ill be more broad! is there anything AT ALL that i can do while in the waiting process besides a website? should i start ordering blank t-shirts? should i buy that zebra machine that helps me print labels? help! im very determined and i want to do this and i HATE wasting time, so i want to get my line up and running by atleast FEB, im wondering if thats possible?

please feed me with advice! i have a big appetite for it !

 

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237am

research websites.... and different screen processes..... theres sooo much you will need to learn if you really want to get things going

and learn how to market

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DigitalLowdown

This is where, planning and research come into play, and more specifically how you manage your cashflow through your start up.

The first thing you should do is make a list of all the things you need to have done and/or figured out. for example...licensing, tax stuff, business formation, logo, letter head, shirt designs, hang tags, labels, packaging, website, ect.

Then prioritize that list and start going through it one by one. also be stingy with your $$, don't spend it on items until you need them...example you don't need a label printer until you already have your website ready to sell and your shirts either being printed or already printed. also you don't need to invest in any blanks until you are actually ready to start printing.

Do your research and get everything planned out then just start going down the list. there is nothing wrong with multi tasking, but just make sure its focused.

 

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Peleg_86

thank you, can you gie me some advice on which steps i should take next? all i have right now is a logo and im trying to trademark it ...where should i go from here?

 

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SunEmbroidery

I think working on a site would be especially helpful if you spend time thinking about what you will sell (your specific market and how you will cater to it). It would function as a type of business plan because it will force you to narrow in on your niche market.

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tshirtsep

Quote: Originally Posted by Gratz_The_King hi all, i want to start my line but im still in the begining stages. im still deciding on a logo design and as you may know from my other topic, i still have to trademark everything... the problem is, i HATE the idea of wasting time. in fact, my new years resolution is to not BS about anything this year and get things done without wasting any time. whenever im not working or doing anything i feel this horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach that im letting time slip through the hourglass or something. so with that said, i want to work work and work on my clothing line. so do you think i should begin setting up a website? (or any other important steps for that matter?) or do you think i should wait and slow down a bit and not get ahead of myself to ensure that i dont make a mistake ... D!

Weeell, I'm gonna get straight to the point.

You kinda ARE wasting alot of time on your trademark if after all this time since your first posting about it, and you still haven't picked a finished logo! ... while also not having any t-shirt samples ready yet?

People who have started selling t-shirts as a hobby or second income during this same time period would already be far ahead of you.

I haven't bothered with a trademark yet, no website... but I've sold quite a few designs and tshirts in the past month so everything that you've been spending time on has little relevance to earning a profit.

Creating the product / samples and soliciting interest / orders from customers and having the ability for reliable production is the foundation for success.... and this is the hardest & longest part of the process to starting your business.

All this miscellaneous legal stuff can be easily (and quickly) taken care of with a lawyer... and if you're hesitant about spending money on a lawyer, having a product that's already selling and earning you money would make it easier.
A website can be done pretty quickly too, and knowing the type of customers who are buying your tshirts would help you decide which demographics to specifically target.

 

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Peleg_86

if i know the type of customers i want to specifically target, how do i make a website geared towards them in particular?

and, although that was kind of harsh, thanks for being so honest! so with some current designs that i have right now, should i order a couple blank tees and have those designs printed on them and give them out as samples or something? you are right, i am wasting time and i want to get things moving NOW

 

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Peleg_86

tshirtsep do you think i sohuld order some blank tees and have some sample designs printed on them and hand them out for free to people just to start getting my name out there?

 

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TEEZYSHIRTS

You should print all of your designs on shirts as samples..then get models to take photos...then work on the website and paypal setup..etc

If you need help with getting a good quality print and blanks ,I can lead you in the right direction...also to host your site and have invoices sent to your customers ...I recommend a place called prostores...its amazingly helpful for me.

 

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mezmerize

Samples are primarily to see if you like the design on the t-shirt, if the quality is good and if it really is a t-shirt which will sell. Handing them out will not help much, you will loose money and you will no doubt be giving it to people who aren't interested. If people are interested they will buy your product.

Also, if you want a simple but effective way to sell your tshirts, ebay and bigcartel are 2 great ways to get started - as I am using this method too!

You basically need what is called a business plan.
As yourself questions about every aspect which is stopping you getting started - atm it seems like this is basically the theme of your brand, is it for music fans, skaters, is it just funny quotes? Research ideas of how to print, package, showcase, market, how to get your product out there physically and online.

Asking questions to others is good but if you dont find things out yourself then how will you ever be independant enough to take the market on by yourself!

 

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Peleg_86

teezyshirts can you explain "prostores" more to me??

 

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TEEZYSHIRTS

prostores is where i host my website...it keeps up with everything..sells ,top sellers ,pending orders...its sends the invoice to your customers via email...it tells you everything to keep you organized.

when you ship your shirt you simply check that customer off

its $30 monthly...Its like a store within a store

 

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Peleg_86

hmm that sounds interesting, would you say its worth it to pay the 30$ monthly fee and do alot of people use this?

 

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Peleg_86

also i remmebe rhearing johhny cupcakes say he doesnt recommend using paypal as a payment service, he prefers a service called merchline or something. know anything about this?

 

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