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Hi Guys,
Just been looking on the internet for decent/trustworthy Designer Clothing wholesalers but they all require proof of Business.
Im not very knowledgable about this sort of thing so could somebody give me a hand.
Why do wholesalers require you to own a Business to trade with you?
I know it seems like a ridiculous question but I cant see why. And how come you have to sign up to there site before you can even start browsing there products and ranges?
Thanks,
Baxter.
Just been looking on the internet for decent/trustworthy Designer Clothing wholesalers but they all require proof of Business.
Im not very knowledgable about this sort of thing so could somebody give me a hand.
Why do wholesalers require you to own a Business to trade with you?
I know it seems like a ridiculous question but I cant see why. And how come you have to sign up to there site before you can even start browsing there products and ranges?
Thanks,
Baxter.
Edited by Baxter 69 on Thursday 18th December 14:48
ShadownINja said:
Probably to stop you ordering one pair of trousers for a good discount and never buying again.
That's what I thought, but they then have a minimum quantity figure. So in order to buy designer polo's, they require you to order at least 25 at say £15.00 per garment. This method is understandable. Obviously, as the amount you order increases, the price per garment decreases so you get it cheaper per garment.Thanks for the reply though...
JamieBeeston said:
It begs the question.. why do you want a supplier if you dont have a business.
What so you are saying that if I want to buy a batch of clothing and sell to friends around school etc... I need to start an official Business?Sounds a bit extreme considering this will be a one off project because you can't keep selling the same product to fellow students.
Thanks,
Baxter.
Always ways round these hurdles my friend
Perhaps a army surplus shop would do, we sell clothes through that.
There you go, problem sorted
www.lavenhamarmysurplus.com
Perhaps a army surplus shop would do, we sell clothes through that.
There you go, problem sorted
www.lavenhamarmysurplus.com
Baxter 69 said:
JamieBeeston said:
It begs the question.. why do you want a supplier if you dont have a business.
What so you are saying that if I want to buy a batch of clothing and sell to friends around school etc... I need to start an official Business?AdeTuono said:
Baxter 69 said:
JamieBeeston said:
It begs the question.. why do you want a supplier if you dont have a business.
What so you are saying that if I want to buy a batch of clothing and sell to friends around school etc... I need to start an official Business?JamieBeeston said:
AdeTuono said:
Baxter 69 said:
JamieBeeston said:
It begs the question.. why do you want a supplier if you dont have a business.
What so you are saying that if I want to buy a batch of clothing and sell to friends around school etc... I need to start an official Business?So how would you paint a rough picture on how much stock will cost when you initially start a Business. Surely you will have to know this to continue with your Business plan? Or not?
Thanks.
Edited by Baxter 69 on Thursday 18th December 20:04
Baxter 69 said:
JamieBeeston said:
AdeTuono said:
Baxter 69 said:
JamieBeeston said:
It begs the question.. why do you want a supplier if you dont have a business.
What so you are saying that if I want to buy a batch of clothing and sell to friends around school etc... I need to start an official Business?So how would you paint a rough picture on how much stock will cost when you initially start a Business. Surely you will have to know this to continue with your Business plan? Or not?
Thanks.
Edited by Baxter 69 on Thursday 18th December 20:04
Starting a business costs you about £50 for an off the shelf company, so if it doesnt work, just close it down again... having a LTD company isnt in itself going to affect how much you can sell.. is it?
So buy an off-the-shelf one (assuming all the wholesalers want is proof of incorporation to stop home users buying clothes and selling them to their mates etc :P) and give it a shot!
OP what kinda labels are you looking for? i used to do this myself, had a business and had a taste for decent clothing so i used to buy from the wholesaler and sell to my mates
worth pointing out that you cant just buy one piece sometimes you have to buy the run eg 2 med, 2 large, 2 xl
the benefit of having an account is that the stuff will be slighlty cheaper and credit terms may be available
just be careful where you buy from, there are a few good ones in london tho
get yourself a copy of MWB magazine most are advertised in the back of there
worth pointing out that you cant just buy one piece sometimes you have to buy the run eg 2 med, 2 large, 2 xl
the benefit of having an account is that the stuff will be slighlty cheaper and credit terms may be available
just be careful where you buy from, there are a few good ones in london tho
get yourself a copy of MWB magazine most are advertised in the back of there
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