jo2

Hi I just need some guidance from you quys and really appreciate it if you can share it to me.Anyhow I wanted to start a t-shirt business but have no clue bout it.The only thing I have right now is the name that I will use as a brand for the shirt and a loqo which i design myself.My target market if for young that are into skaters and hip-hop.I need to know what is my next step to start this whole thing.Please advice.

 

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Heath

Welcome to the forum JoJo!

You've got a great adventure ahead of you, with ALOT of things to decide. I recommend getting a sheet of paper and having a big brainstorming session. Every great business has started with a great plan.

Now ask yourself...

• How will you get new designs made?
• Will you do it yourself?
• Use pre-designed artwork?
• Buy existing transfers?
• Hiring a graphic designer on elance.com, getafreelancer.com designoutpost.com ?
• Hire a local graphic designer
• Where will you source the materials you need?
• Blank t-shirts?
• Swing tags?
• Custom labels?
• Packaging ?
• Will you spend money on marketing?
• Internet marketing? Offline marketing? Trade shows? Business directories?
• How will you differentiate yourself from your competition?
• Will you sell Online / Offline?
• Print in-house, outsource, or use a fulfillment company like CafePress?
• Have you thought about copyright, trademark, business set up and legal stuff?
• How will you go out of your way to please your customers?

And that's only part of it! But don't get overwhelmed. The fun part is learning. Good luck with it all! I'm sure this forum will be able to help you every step of the way.

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jo2

Thanks for replying and giving me some pionters that i need to know.Regarding on the designs im thinking about of getting a software that have a preexisting graphics or pictures that i can use without me getting to ang legal challenges.is there any sofware like this available for beginners like me.regarding the marketing and printing of the shirts we have one local company willing to do it for me.should i accept their offering?right now im not thinking bout goin online for selling but i want to try it locally first.is it wise to trademark the name and logo that im thinking of using?if so how can i do that?i really appreciate if you can guide me on this adventure of mine.

 

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acrazyfool

Best of luck to you! I think you've come to the right place for info...carry on your adventure!

 

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Bammer

I just joined this forum and there is loads of info.

It won't take long for you to get answers to your questions by bouncing around here.

I ordered my heat press this week and several transfers from ProWorld.com. They seem like a good company. I will let all of you know how it is going moving forward.

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