How to Start an Accessory Business
Think of a name When thinking of a brand name, it's usually best to get a notepad ready for a list that will help you remember all the name and make the process of elimination easier., Practice makes perfect go on the Internet to try to find some...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Think of a name When thinking of a brand name
Try to think of something that emphasises your persona or brand message. -
Step 2: it's usually best to get a notepad ready for a list that will help you remember all the name and make the process of elimination easier.
This will help make your brand more original, creative and will also make your days a bit more , If your a happy person, opt for light colours and fun designs.
If your a serious, practical person, design the whole brand to how it suits you! This is one of the most important parts. , Take a note down of the properties and design features of the ones that you like so you can mix them up and add to yours when you do start making! , If you couldn't find much inspiration go on youtube and see how they make the jewelry in different ways to give effect. , Get a few friends to come round, have a few drinks, mingle but most importantly, ask for feedback and try to sell the bracelets! Obviously not for much as they are not part of a big brand yet, but hopefully soon will be! , Also setting up your own website is another really helpful way to get people to buy your jewelry and try to get 'founded' by shops and big accessory brands. , Make an appointment with a lower end fashion store is a good way to start.
Keep on trying until you finally get accepted , Make multiples of the same design just in case some are more popular than others. , Look around town and the high street to see if there are any places to let, or set up your own stall in the middle of a shopping centre.
You could maybe think about getting a ground floor apartment close to where you live and use that as the shop, with the landlords permission. , As the job market is rapidly getting lower, you could help a non-working friend out by giving them a job.
Even though you have your own business, it never hurts to carry the store on and try to set up a brand in another shop. , Just don't give up! -
Step 3: Practice makes perfect go on the Internet to try to find some accessory-making courses/classes.
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Step 4: Choosing your brands theme now it's the hard part
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Step 5: how do you want to represent yourself and your brand?
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Step 6: Inspiration goes a long way before you actually start making anything or finalising your brand
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Step 7: go to craft fairs and look at some of the homemade jewelry they have created.
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Step 8: The long and patience testing bit now you actually have to make the jewelry!
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Step 9: Tell and show after making all your fabulous pieces
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Step 10: it's time to spread the word and put on a jewelry party!
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Step 11: Advertising getting flyers put up around town and posting business cards on bulletin boards really help improve business.
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Step 12: Meet the managers if the jewelry is selling
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Step 13: its time to talk to some high street store managers that could maybe give you a brand funded by that shop.
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Step 14: Helping out as you went to craft fairs earlier on
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Step 15: do the same and sell some of your accessories there
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Step 16: maybe to help someone in the same position as you were!
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Step 17: Grand opening if you think you have enough money
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Step 18: and the accessories will do well enough
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Step 19: maybe it's time to open up your own shop!
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Step 20: Employee of the month you should really try to get some staff now you have your own shop!
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Step 21: Never give up if business isn't going so well
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Step 22: ask your friends to recommend you and advertise more on the radio or tv.
Detailed Guide
Try to think of something that emphasises your persona or brand message.
This will help make your brand more original, creative and will also make your days a bit more , If your a happy person, opt for light colours and fun designs.
If your a serious, practical person, design the whole brand to how it suits you! This is one of the most important parts. , Take a note down of the properties and design features of the ones that you like so you can mix them up and add to yours when you do start making! , If you couldn't find much inspiration go on youtube and see how they make the jewelry in different ways to give effect. , Get a few friends to come round, have a few drinks, mingle but most importantly, ask for feedback and try to sell the bracelets! Obviously not for much as they are not part of a big brand yet, but hopefully soon will be! , Also setting up your own website is another really helpful way to get people to buy your jewelry and try to get 'founded' by shops and big accessory brands. , Make an appointment with a lower end fashion store is a good way to start.
Keep on trying until you finally get accepted , Make multiples of the same design just in case some are more popular than others. , Look around town and the high street to see if there are any places to let, or set up your own stall in the middle of a shopping centre.
You could maybe think about getting a ground floor apartment close to where you live and use that as the shop, with the landlords permission. , As the job market is rapidly getting lower, you could help a non-working friend out by giving them a job.
Even though you have your own business, it never hurts to carry the store on and try to set up a brand in another shop. , Just don't give up!
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