Where do I start?

lincroft1710

LianneCarlaS wrote: »

One thing I'm not impressed with is people shooting down a total newbie who's looking for advice because they asked a bad question. It may be wrong to ask for someones suppliers details but there is a degree of advice that can be given so that people can have a direction to head in with their own research.

But (unlike yourself) the OP isn't a total newbie. She's been on MSE for nearly 7 years and has made over 2,500 posts. For such an experienced MSEr her post lacks necessary info which fellow MSErs need to give her pertinent advice. Also she could have found some of the answers by searching on the forum.

nickj_2

lincroft1710 wrote: »

But (unlike yourself) the OP isn't a total newbie. She's been on MSE for nearly 7 years and has made over 2,500 posts. For such an experienced MSEr her post lacks necessary info which fellow MSErs need to give her pertinent advice. Also she could have found some of the answers by searching on the forum.

i have to agree , for someone who wants to start a business , you should have a basic idea of what is involved , the original post is a bit vague to say the least , just an indication of whether the op would be selling online .. ebay etc or from home or thinking about getting a shop would be a help ,

btw , i would like to be an astronaut if anyone can help

AliceJenkins

MummyMummy wrote: »

do you know what you want to sell? childrens? womens? mens? fair trade/'green'? highstreet? designer? used? new? specialise in one area? eg. wedding, proms etc.
do you know where you want to sell? online shop? ebay? market? bricks and mortar shop? facebook?
do you have money available or would you need to find funding?
where are you going to store your stock or would you be wanting to use something like a drop shipping service?
have you looked at your competition?

i agree with what's been said already about you needing to do your own research as i don't think people are going to pass over all their hard work so that you can reap the rewards (and rightly so)

Those are the questions you need to answer first.

Firefox1975

nickj wrote: »

i have to agree , for someone who wants to start a business , you should have a basic idea of what is involved , the original post is a bit vague to say the least , just an indication of whether the op would be selling online .. ebay etc or from home or thinking about getting a shop would be a help ,

btw , i would like to be an astronaut if anyone can help

Would you be prepared to travel?

newsaver40

Some very good advice there.