Hi guys and girls
Another newbie signing in. Just to tell you a bit about myself. I am currently working at a DHL distribution centre for Phillip Greens 'Arcadia' brands (Miss Selfridge, Burton etc.).
I've been thinking about starting up some form of business for a while now and have decided it is time to get serious. I've looked into dropshipping and normal retailing and despite the advantages of dropshipping (no stockholding etc.) I don't think it would give me the control I would want.
I'm still in two minds over what products I would like to begin selling. I have thought for a while on designerwear but have all but discounted it. Despite seeing thousands of garments a day my knowledge of the 'high street' fashion market is limited. Also selling higher end garments - Lacoste, Armani etc. seems to be fraught with legal pitfalls and the competition seems fierce (not that I am afraid of a challenge lol).
Anyhow my plan is to find a product I like and feel comfortable selling, begin selling on ebay with the eventual aim of possibly setting up some form of retail website. Starting on a fairly small budget but I guess we all have to start somewhere
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Have turned this into a bit of an essay but at least if / when I ask stupid questions in the coming weeks and months you know a bit about me
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