portblack wrote:bslim67 wrote:Hi all,
I am thinking of setting up a Home Based business but does not know how to come about doing it. Basically, I am thinking of selling children clothings, towels, pyjamas etc.
Does anyone know if I were to do it thru internet, how can I do it?
And also, how can I let customers know my website?
Thanks
It appears portblack is in need of help also!!!!! Go and peddle in the toilet please, not on the forum, have a little respect for those that work for a living!!! Now with regards to online sales, SE is quite right, clothing is a no no, and especially here in Singapore, unless you have the ability and experience to market your product online, and even then, getting the Singaporeans to pay over the internet, is a no no!
Take a look at ebay.com.sg and you will see, by the amount of bidders, that business is not that good in Singapore. I have also noticed that ebay sales are normally, around 2/3rd cheaper than retail outlets, however Ebay Singapore is not even cheaper than retail outlets in many cases, they want top buck! a little like Sim Lim, greed rules, and no plans for the future!
Mainland China the same, goods advertised at 1 pound and postage of 50 pounds, for an item that weighs a few grams. Mind you I guess there are suckers in every Country.
You would have a much better chance of a car boot sale! or in fact purchase bulk seconds like most do, then find a place to rent for the day, and sell off cheap, it's so easy! You don't even have to unpack the boxes of clothing, just say every item (free,)and they'll be gone before you can turn around.
Joking aside! bulk purchase of kids clothing, fix a price, so that you can clear out quick, the same day! and make a few hundred bucks, items below 15$ will sell quick if you have an idea of fashion sense and purchasing second quality goods....
A fine example is Marine Parade, large well branded Company having a clear out sale!!! believe me, there second quality goods that are price slashed, yet everyone jumps in, at 75% and 90% off.
Car boot much better opportunity in Singapore, or better still find a place an empty car park on the weekends, outside of the City, and arrange a car boot, plan it well in advance and send out flyers, good marketing skills are needed to pull the crowds. and it gives everyone a chance to get rid of all the unwanted goods in the home.