 Advice on where to go next...
Hi everyone,
I hope this isn't out of line or anything - I just wanted to post a request for a bit of advice on the steps I should be taking next.
I'm a cartoonist, and I want to start manufacturing my own shirts/apparel with my work on them. Well, that is to say, I want to start doing it properly.
I had a partner last year, and we did a run of 10 designs in black and white. We were selling at markets, and started to generate a lot of real interest in our work. Unfortunately, that relationship disintegrated quite dramatically, and I'm going to go it on my own. The fact, though, that we had interest has kind of kept me encouraged.
I have 28 adult designs, 26 children's designs, and 15 'naughty' designs. I'm in the process of having a website built, which will be an e-commerce hub for everything I'm doing - but, obviously, I'd like to move into brick and mortar shops in the Melbourne area.
I have $10,000 to inject into the business in operating capital , and at the moment I am sourcing shirts and printers (with thanks to forum member Tania at Vapor), and trying to work out the most cost effective way to get the best quality in the product.
It's all so overwhelming - there's so much to consider and work out - and, I guess I'm asking you, forum readers, what should I be doing next? Is there something I've missed? Does anyone have any advice for where I should go from this point?
Anything that would help point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! |