Comments on: How to start a Boutique online http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:46:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bragina1 http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-181053 Bragina1 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:58:04 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-181053 Hi. I am curious to know how you go about setting up your payment methods (i.e. accepting credit card, Paypal payments, etc) through your online boutique. Is there a cost associated with this? Thank you! Hi. I am curious to know how you go about setting up your payment methods (i.e. accepting credit card, Paypal payments, etc) through your online boutique. Is there a cost associated with this?
Thank you!

]]> By: Katherine http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-179029 Katherine Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:29:09 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-179029 Hi, I have been looking into opening up a clothing shop which stocks designer brands, however due to lack of funds am thinking of opting for an online botique to cut out the rent expense. I have read your blogs and they are indeed very interesting. I was just wondering once i get my domain name and set up my website, how do i go about approaching the big Australian designers to stock my boutique? Also how do you compete with the other online stores stocking the same brands? How much initial stock would i need to buy and would i realy be able to sell it all and make a profit? Just want to know what i will be getting my self into and trying to understand the whole process. Thanks for your time and help x Hi,

I have been looking into opening up a clothing shop which stocks designer brands, however due to lack of funds am thinking of opting for an online botique to cut out the rent expense. I have read your blogs and they are indeed very interesting. I was just wondering once i get my domain name and set up my website, how do i go about approaching the big Australian designers to stock my boutique? Also how do you compete with the other online stores stocking the same brands? How much initial stock would i need to buy and would i realy be able to sell it all and make a profit? Just want to know what i will be getting my self into and trying to understand the whole process.

Thanks for your time and help x

]]> By: Karina http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-178552 Karina Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:46:46 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-178552 I am JUST launching an online boutique : www.tealeafclothing.com in late December 2009. It's been an uphill battle but I think I finally have all my finances and legal stuff in order---That is THE most important thing--my advice is that make SURE your foundation is stable THEN go for it! Make sure you have your DBA, your CPA, your logo trademarked and get a sellers permit and EIN. I am working with various designers and they ALL require an EIN and a seller's permit ID #. I also found that unfortunately a lot of designers are launching THEIR own sites and they do not want to expand their web presence and since www.tealeafclothing.com is ONLINE ONLY (for now), it's been a struggle to get designers to partner with. I am JUST launching an online boutique : http://www.tealeafclothing.com in late December 2009. It’s been an uphill battle but I think I finally have all my finances and legal stuff in order—That is THE most important thing–my advice is that make SURE your foundation is stable THEN go for it! Make sure you have your DBA, your CPA, your logo trademarked and get a sellers permit and EIN. I am working with various designers and they ALL require an EIN and a seller’s permit ID #. I also found that unfortunately a lot of designers are launching THEIR own sites and they do not want to expand their web presence and since http://www.tealeafclothing.com is ONLINE ONLY (for now), it’s been a struggle to get designers to partner with.

]]> By: Maricel http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-146119 Maricel Tue, 26 May 2009 20:48:50 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-146119 Hi Trisha, I am a stay at home mom and in the process of starting a hair bow business. Is Sole proprieter the best way to go or LLC.? Thanks for your help in advance. Maricel :) Hi Trisha,
I am a stay at home mom and in the process of starting a hair bow business. Is Sole proprieter the best way to go or LLC.? Thanks for your help in advance.

Maricel :)

]]> By: jennifer http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-59443 jennifer Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:09 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-59443 hi. im a mother to 2 beautiful little girls! i have also been bitten by the hair bow craze(for over 3yrs now). i love making bows and accessories! i really like this article. im a little overwhelmed at this point. i have for several yrs now wanted to open a website with hairbows and accessories and possibly eventually lead into children shoes etc... as with a lot of mother's, my goal is to have a successful website so i can be home more with my little angels.(i work 3days a week now outside the home.)The boutique world is where my interest is. I have been reading many articles over the past few yrs on what it takes to build a website, etc..it is and can be overwhelming. before i take the leap into the website world , im thinking of changing my business name . right now i go by "cute as a bow" since having my 1st daughter (its how i stumbled upon the love of this craft) and now having a 2nd girl, they are my inspiration for continuing this journey. If I could ask for help in renaming my business...i would like to include their names in it somewhere if possible(or something that partains to the fact i have 2 girls). i want creative.something sweet. catchy. my girl's 1st names are Elizabeth and my baby is Katherine.remember, i sell hairbows and hair accessories, but i don't want to limit myself to the shoes and such later on if i should choose to sell those items too. thanks for the help OR tell me what you think about what i ahve already. is it catchy enough for the web to scan it when googled etc... great site! sincerely, jennifer "bowtique mommy" hi. im a mother to 2 beautiful little girls! i have also been bitten by the hair bow craze(for over 3yrs now). i love making bows and accessories!

i really like this article. im a little overwhelmed at this point. i have for several yrs now wanted to open a website with hairbows and accessories and possibly eventually lead into children shoes etc…
as with a lot of mother’s, my goal is to have a successful website so i can be home more with my little angels.(i work 3days a week now outside the home.)The boutique world is where my interest is.

I have been reading many articles over the past few yrs on what it takes to build a website, etc..it is and can be overwhelming.

before i take the leap into the website world , im thinking of changing my business name . right now i go by “cute as a bow”
since having my 1st daughter (its how i stumbled upon the love of this craft) and now having a 2nd girl, they are my inspiration for continuing this journey.

If I could ask for help in renaming my business…i would like to include their names in it somewhere if possible(or something that partains to the fact i have 2 girls). i want creative.something sweet. catchy.
my girl’s 1st names are Elizabeth and my baby is Katherine.remember, i sell hairbows and hair accessories, but i don’t want to limit myself to the shoes and such later on if i should choose to sell those items too.
thanks for the help

OR tell me what you think about what i ahve already. is it catchy enough for the web to scan it when googled etc…
great site!
sincerely,
jennifer
“bowtique mommy”

]]> By: Sheena @ Mommy Daddy Blog http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-59175 Sheena @ Mommy Daddy Blog Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:55:17 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-59175 What about paying taxes and registering as a business? I tried opening a store until I learned I need to know the legals first. I've had the online stuff down pat, but the LLC, pay an accountant jazz...no. What about paying taxes and registering as a business? I tried opening a store until I learned I need to know the legals first. I’ve had the online stuff down pat, but the LLC, pay an accountant jazz…no.

]]> By: Heather http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-58970 Heather Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:10:45 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-58970 This was so helpful, thank you! www.thepaisleypear.com blog "The Daily Pear" - www.thepaisleypear.blogspot.com This was so helpful, thank you!

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]]> By: Trisha-admin http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-58455 Trisha-admin Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:38:17 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-58455 Cat ,sure, i can do that! Cat ,sure, i can do that!

]]> By: Cat @ 3KidsnUs http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-58424 Cat @ 3KidsnUs Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:08:26 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-58424 Trisha that is so sweet of you! Thank you! I'm always afraid to ask you because I know you're a super busy lady. I do have some questions about photographing products if anyone has some expertise in this area. I know how important it is for them to look as good on screen as they do in person I'm just not sure I know quite how to capture it. Trisha that is so sweet of you! Thank you! I’m always afraid to ask you because I know you’re a super busy lady. I do have some questions about photographing products if anyone has some expertise in this area. I know how important it is for them to look as good on screen as they do in person I’m just not sure I know quite how to capture it.

]]> By: Angelina Mia Bambina http://www.momdot.com/how-to-start-a-boutique-online/comment-page-1#comment-58423 Angelina Mia Bambina Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:51:16 +0000 http://www.momdot.com/?p=2891#comment-58423 Good article, venturing into the online boutique world seems like a huge task but you've done a wonderful job explaining it. I know I was overwhelmed at first but its actually quite simple once you get versed in it. Good type on the buying another name and redirecting it to, your so good! Good article, venturing into the online boutique world seems like a huge task but you’ve done a wonderful job explaining it. I know I was overwhelmed at first but its actually quite simple once you get versed in it. Good type on the buying another name and redirecting it to, your so good!

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