Useful Tips on How to Open a Clothing Boutique

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You have a passion for clothes - you know how to dress well you know what to wear and when. What a great idea to share your knowledge with other girls and women and no better way than to start your own small boutique.

The thought is there, the want is there, but how do you begin - do you rent the shop first and buy the clothes after or vice versa? We can guide you into how to get your very own fashion boutique up and running.

Style

The first question to ask yourself is what style are you going to promote and sell. Being a small boutique it is best not to have a little bit of everything but rather have a niche store of one style only. Some boho clothing are evening wear,everyday wear, office wear, sports wear or bridal wear. Look at what is around you in the area you plan to have your shop in. Can you see one particular niche that is missing because if so you would be wise to consider that for your venture.

Store

Location - choose from available stores where you feel the market of your choice is closest too. Price of course is a factor but location is sometimes the difference between success and failure. Once this decision has been made your thoughts will be going towards internal furnishings of the boutique. Mannequins are an excellent way of showing off your clothes and also ambience must be taken into consideration. Do you want the homely feel with dresses draped over chairs or the sporty feel with tennis racquets and gym gear as accessories? These must all be answered before moving to the next important step.

Stock

This is one area that cannot even be commenced until careful research has been achieved regarding the type of clothes boutique you are considering. Once decided, much more research must be done finding suppliers. The internet is an excellent place to start but there may also be a local manufacturer of your choice of clothes in the local area. Make sure you can afford what you are ordering and do not forget - everyone is not trim, taut and terrific so larger sizes are also an important factor to consider. Some suppliers will give you goods on consignment which means you do not pay for the goods until you have sold them and can return unsold goods back to them.