starting a business?

queenlizard45uk

hey everyone
im hoping to start a business selling personalized painted crafts and other small wooden home treasures.
how do you go about starting?
what legal stuff needs to be done?
whats an important factor to remember?


any advice re starting a business please comment below. I don't know where to start!!!


the only thing ive done so far is make some freebies and given them to friends for reviews/feedback etc

motorguy

queenlizard45uk wrote: »

whats an important factor to remember?

That friends and family wont give you objective feedback.

Lots of avenues for stuff like this - market stalls, ebay, amazon, church fairs, etc.

Try selling some sample stock at a price that makes it worth your while and see how you get on.

queenlizard45uk

motorguy wrote: »

That friends and family wont give you objective feedback.

Lots of avenues for stuff like this - market stalls, ebay, amazon, church fairs, etc.

Try selling some sample stock at a price that makes it worth your while and see how you get on.

thank you, that's good to remember

love_lifer

get an appointment with your local chamber of commerce, find out what support is around for new businesses. also google other support in your area- will all likely disappear come the new financial year but there is still some stuff around

hope it works out for you

lincroft1710

queenlizard45uk wrote: »

whats an important factor to remember?

That you may have a limited market

Others may be making better and cheaper

Originality is king