2008 September
Published September 30th, 2008
Tourists may hope that what happens in Vegas actually stays in Vegas. But exhibitors showcasing at the city’s biannual Fashion Week pray that their merchandise travels a bit farther than the famous city strip.
And for Don Browne, the statement that clothing can make is a little beyond personal. As marketing director and publisher of the Off-Price Specialist Show – from August 23 to 26 – he believes that consumers are not just buying into trends. He saw them buying more into off-price, marked 20 to 70 percent below the original manufacturer’s wholesale price.
“The off-price market is continuing to... Read more
Tags: apparel, christina lee, clothing, fashion, off-price products, Off-Price Specialist Show, Trade Shows
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Published September 29th, 2008
When it comes to business and the market, many Americans operate under the illusion that the same rules apply to imports from other countries as apply within America itself; namely, grow your business and realize the American dream.
However, all business owners, and particularly those who are importing, have to remember that while the aspirations of the individual are important (if not central in an oblique way) to the well being of the United States, they do not come before the well being of the nation as a whole.
The Pearl of the Orient
So why is this important in... Read more
Tags: customs, Doing Business Internationally, how to, import, importing products, international business, japan, products, tips
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Published September 25th, 2008
If you want to make a profit by buying and selling wholesale clothing, there are a few important things that you will need to know. You can’t just take a leap into the business unaware of what you should buy and what customers are looking for. Many wholesale businesses will fail because they went into business blindly. Follow these three suggestions and you are sure to be a success.
Odd Sizes can be a Good Thing
When you are purchasing wholesale clothing you have to realize that the odd sizes can be a very good thing. First of all odd... Read more
Tags: articlebiz.com, brent crouch, clothing suppliers, cross selling, jillian distributors, Product Sourcing, source, suppliers, wholesale, wholesale clothing
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Published September 24th, 2008
Specialty retailers looking for new ways to source products may want to consider visiting local live auctions on a regular basis. The wares are always changing, and while finding products may seem like a needle-in-the-haystack quest, the rewards can be nothing sort of amazing. From a caseload of unopened mp3 players to valuable antiques whose beauty is hidden under a layer of dust, live auctions can hold a treasure trove of products for retailers.
The types of items that can be found at live auctions
The goods being sold at auctions can make some retailers truly giddy with excitement when... Read more
Tags: advice, auction houses, auctions, Carrie Hinkel, Product Sourcing, source, sourcing products, tips
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Published September 23rd, 2008
As the internet makes contacting and communicating with businesses incredibly easy, more entrepreneurs are considering setting up a wholesaler business. A wholesaler is basically a middleman between manufacturers and retailers. Wholesalers buy products in bulk from manufacturers and then sell them at a markup to retailers. There’s no doubt that wholesaling can be a very lucrative business, especially when you carry a full line of products within the same product category.
Getting started as a wholesaler
Find potential manufacturers - This may sound simple enough but it truly is a time-consuming process, as not all manufacturers are willing to take... Read more
Tags: advice, alibaba.com, Carrie Hinkel, getting started, Starting a Business, tips, wholesale, wholesaler
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Published September 22nd, 2008
Unless you’ve been hiding under a non-carbon based rock for the last five years, you are probably aware that there is a massive environmental movement under way. This movement is centered around the dangers posed to the planet by global warming, as caused by the actions of human beings.
Governments, businesses, and individuals are all on the green train, but there is a new worry on the horizon: will people eventually tire of being told what to do in order to save the planet?
There is a curve when it comes to marketing of any product or idea. First, the... Read more
Tags: consumers, eco friendly, eco-fatigue, environment, environmental movement, going green, Green, green business, green movement, how to, Leeia Ladipoh, Marketing
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Published September 19th, 2008
"There will never be a significant clothing market online," I was once told by a leading Scottish fashion journalist. "People don’t want to buy clothes unless they can reach out and touch them."
In fact, tens of thousands of items of clothing, both new and used, are traded on eBay every week. Though there are other specialist clothing auction sites available, none of them can guarantee anything like as many potential customers. Whether you represent a clothing company or are a private individual wanting to make some money out of old garments which no longer fit, eBay will often be... Read more
Tags: E-Commerce and E-Business, Marketing, Web Design, wholesale clothing
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Published September 18th, 2008
DollarDays International has a new poll up on their site to test the political climate of it’s visitors. The goal is to see which candidate small business owners think will be the "best Commander In Chief of Small Business." Simply go to www.dollardays.com and look for the poll on the right hand side of the page. Results are updated every 15 minutes.
The idea for this poll occurred after the SBA queried "How Important is Small Business to the U.S. Economy?" Here’s what they concluded:
• Represents 99.7 percent of all employer firms.
• Employs about half of all private... Read more
Tags: Announcements, DollarDays International, polls, presidental election, Rebecca Button, SBA, statistics, voting, www.dollardays.com
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Published September 15th, 2008
Did you know Halloween is the second most popular holiday (after Christmas) in terms of decorating and celebrating? With so many Halloween enthusiasts young and old alike, the year long anticipation for the holiday culminates in an excellent opportunity to increase revenue through costume and party item sales.
Using statistical information, recent surveys and targeted polling as resources, Halloween-News.com predicts the following Halloween trends for 2008:
Adult Costumes
This years movie to watch for will include Batman: the Dark Night, Indiana Jones and The Terminator. Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas are always present. You’ll still see a surge... Read more
Tags: adult costumes, adulthalloweencostumes.com, halloween, halloween-news.com, holiday, Hot Trends, party decorations, Product Sourcing, Rebecca Button, seasonal, source, trends
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Published September 12th, 2008
Without a doubt, the number one obstacle to running a successful online business is getting potential buyers to trust your website enough that they are willing to make a purchase.
Let’s be really honest; there are plenty of steps involved with the purchase and receipt of any online product from the release of a credit card number to final delivery - and potential customers will worry about every single one of these areas when it comes to making a purchase from a business they have not used in the past.
About Branding
There is a lot of competition in online... Read more
Tags: branding, customer service, E-Commerce and E-Business, establish trust, how to, Leeia Ladipoh, online shopping, online transactions, reputation, Sales, social media, web 2.0
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