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Starting Your Own Rag Shop

Perhaps you have a flair for crafts like rags and wish to start your own rag shop business, but you don?t know how to begin the venture.

You no longer need to look for a business startup guide, as we will guide you in starting your own rag shop business.

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It is not difficult to start your own rag shop business. This is because the company is small and can be marketed online and offline. This means that, despite its size, you can start a rag shop with just a few people and an Internet connection.

Specifically, these are the things that you would need to start your own rag shop business.

Sewing Materials

These will be used to come up with your rags. Rags can be sewn and quilted, so that you would need materials like needles, threads, and machines. Raw materials such as flannel (ideal for quilted rags) will also be required.

Because you are engaged in a business, you must find a supplier to supply you with these items for a discounted price. Make sure to buy wholesale to avail of that discount. Look around your area to find suppliers that offer the best prices, or search the Internet for a broader range of choices.

A Workshop

This is where your sewers will sew up your rags for you. Since you are still starting, it doesn’t have to be significant. You can use your garage, if it is spacious enough, or the attic of your home. You might consider leasing space if your business grows soon enough, but for starters, you can lower your capital expenditures by using available space at your home.

If you do not wish to disturb your privacy by having a workshop at your home, you can look for cheap office spaces for lease. It doesn’t have to be too big, just enough to house your supplies and equipment. The most important part of starting a rag business is to lower capital expenditures so it would be easier and less risky to recover your capital.

Marketing

As mentioned, a rag shop business can start with relatively low expenses compared to other companies. And, with the wonders of technology these days, it is effortless to market small businesses effectively through the Internet.

If you have the capital for it, you can commission a professionally-designed website to be created for your business. If not, you can sign up on social networking websites like Multiply and use your account there to market your products. You can then promote your site through article distribution or pay-per-click advertising.

For offline marketing, you can give away calling cards to people or organizations that might need suppliers for their rag needs. Make sure to use only professionally-designed calling cards to supplement your legitimate image.

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1 Comment

  • Jay said on June 23, 2009
    I am really looking forward to establishing my own Detail Shop with a prime location at the cost of $800 per month. Is this expense reasonable despite the economy today? Any advice on how to make this business profitable?

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