[bxxm]

I`m freshly New to doing this really overwhelmed on actually going to LFD Area really have no experiences in buying Shirts & Tank tops want to start a kiosk custom printing shirts

I`m really concern would be over paying & getting crappy made shirts that rip or do not hold in wash machine

Also do not have a Business Licensees just freshly new so do not know how much this will effect my buying power from wholesalers

Any Tips would be welcome

 

[selanac]

The business license is a minimal cost. It's well worth it to put the paper work in. You need to go to three places in California. 1) Hall of County Records to record your business name, City Hall to register the name, and I think it's the retail sales permits or something like that.

Ask around or even call the IRS to find out. An accountant can help you, but I wouldn't let them do it for you or they'll charge $1,000 to do it.

I'd buy Name brand like Gildan, Hanes, Jerzee's, American Apparel, Anvil brand t-shirts.

 

[Gcanno]

Also your shirt selection will be limited buying in The Fashion District if your looking for Established brands carried at most the large distributors. But if your looking for Women's blanks you can find some quality merch

 

[binki]

If you are buying in downtown LA then cut tags indicate a second. these shirt have some type of flaw, either color, construction, or irregular size. While you are down there, stop at American Apparel. You can't miss them, it is a giant pink building. They have a showroom right there.

 

[bxxm]

Thanks both of you for post information appreciated it

Can someone post pictures of cut tags?

 

[binki]

cut tags look just like cut tags. The tag is cut or cut off.

 

[bxxm]

Is American Apparel how much do their blank shirts run?

 

[binki]

American Apparel are made in the USA. They run twice as much as others but are very nice quality. Go to their shop, you will see.

 

[bxxm]

Is Saturday only day I can go to the Fashion District to get blanks?

Also my brother has A LLC cooperation what else do I need

 

[Rico Menor]

Almost everything in the garment district is a blem. I wouldn't base a brand on anything from there. It may be hard to find the same shirt again. You can go any day of the week to the garment district. If you are going to American apparel, go to Bella as well. In my opinion it is a better product than American Apparel.

 

[bxxm]

Almost everything in the garment district is a blem. I wouldn't base a brand on anything from there. It may be hard to find the same shirt again. You can go any day of the week to the garment district. If you are going to American apparel, go to Bella as well. In my opinion it is a better product than American Apparel.

Where are they located?

 

[binki]

Full contact information for Bella. Supplier of casual and active wear.

BELLA + CANVAS HQ
6670 Flotilla Street
Los Angeles, CA 90040


American Apparel | Wholesale T-Shirts | Made in USA
American Apparel
747 Warehouse St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States

 

[selanac]

BxxM, it's easier to search for Brands in the Yellow Pages, Google etc. It would be easier and more beneficial to yourself if you sign up for your own business accounts.

 

[etgser]

downtown district is cool they got some decent quality blanks. even in santee plain white tees are cheap and decent . good luck on your hunt

 

[bxxm]

Thanks for all your guys help

One last thing is their good places near Long Beach & Anaheim ?

 

[binki]

TSC, Allstyle are both in the Fullerton/Anaheim area. I think Staton, Broder and Alpha are all in the southland too.

 

[selanac]

We need an Embroiderer, not a supplier.

Are you in SoCal Binki? If so I can pass your information or send you his number?

Central Cal is okay too. Close enough.

 

[geniusboundkids]

It's called Small Business Association in some areas and Community Development in other areas.Since your tax $ pay for their services, they can tell you some basics about setting up your business according to your area. A chamber of commerce might can help. Look for business associations in the area. Hopefully that helps.

 

[selanac]

No, I think it's called Franchise Tax Board. SBA is something totally different.

 

[geniusboundkids]

SBA Office List | SBA.gov This link is for the Small Business Association in each state. They offer free classes on business planning, census, marketing,and etc-all funded by Uncle Sam. The information is very general at the meetings that I have attended, but that's because I have been reading for years about ins and outs of running a biz. I will research Franchise Tax Board to see what I can learn.