Miloness

I'm completely new to this, and so I'm kind of clueless, blundering along. I'm planning on starting a small business, with only a few designs for a specific project, so I'm not betting on making a lot of money.

Where do I start? Are there things I need to do before I can order wholesale shirts?

 

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electrosketch

For t-shirts, visit the Hanes, Gildan and Anvil websites and register as a wholesale buyer. They, in turn, will hook you up with suppliers in your local area.

 

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SunEmbroidery

After registering your business you should be able to order from most wholesalers. Some wholesalers will just ask if you plan to resell the items but most will require proof that you are in business. Proof usually is your business license/ certificate of authority or whatever you received when you registered your business. You'll also need your business name and contact information. In a recent thread someone mentioned that a vendor wanted to see a receipt for screen printing equipment. I haven't heard of that before but I don't think its common. How to register will differ depending on where you'll do business. If you aren't sure how to register call your local SBA office Small Business Administration - Small Business Planner . Talking with a SBA representative (its free!) would help you realize what you need to do to start your business.

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Custom Embroidery and Screen Printing In New Jersey

 

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SunEmbroidery

BTW I came across this site yesterday Business.gov - Official Business Link to the U.S. Government . It looks like it has lots of helpful information/links for new business owners.

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Custom Embroidery and Screen Printing In New Jersey

 

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akasharose

Most of the wholesale companies wanted to see my reseller's permit. That was my first step.

 

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