Not all clothing stores work directly with manufacturers. Most often, clothing supply services are provided either by large intermediary companies or individual representatives. This kind of work is considered one of the most interesting in the field of fashion and a lucrative line of business.
It is necessary
- - start-up capital;
- - warehouse.
Instructions
Step 1
Get involved in developing your business relationships in both the fashion environment and the clothing trade. Visit exhibitions and fashion shows, meet clothing manufacturers, as well as Russian dealers of foreign brands. Focus on Asian factories (Thailand, China, South Korea), because it is there that the vast majority of brands are made today.
Step 2
Build your own "brand portfolio" that you will offer to potential shoppers. In this case, you can act as an individual buyer. However, you will be much more credible if you represent your own company. In addition, if you plan to import goods, it is simply necessary to open a legal entity in order to register as a participant in foreign economic activity at the customs.
Step 3
Start offering selected brands to clothing stores working in this direction. Determine the level of markup that would cover your expenses and make a profit. The most effective such business may be for small multi-brand stores, which are not profitable to work with suppliers directly.
Step 4
Work out the system of interaction with the manufacturer, stipulate the principles of work with the return of defects, advertising support, production terms. If your budget allows, you can open your own warehouse to handle large quantities of goods. The main advantage for you is the ability to purchase products for the client's money without investing your own funds.
