Hey all, I've been thinking to start my own business in fashion for years now and i think now is the perfect time.
But before starting can someone help with the initial do's and don'ts?? I'll be starting it with an Instagram page and then moving on to the brand's website.
Thanks.
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>i think now is the perfect time.
Wow, really? That is super interesting. Why?
Wait. No. Boring. [The Problem of Online Clothing Stores.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/rbncj1/the_problem_of_online_clothing_stores/hnp80bv/?context=3)
1. start with some basic research, insights, experience, data, gut feeling / intuition
2. launch fast
3. take feedback from the market and iterate
don’t wait until things are perfect. don’t spend too much money initially. Read the book “mom’s test”
Just dive in and do it. You will learn fast
Did you write a business plan?
Taxes are our number 1 expense. Hire a good accountant and keep your paperwork organized.
Consider business insurance, incorporation, etc.
Learn how to do every role in your business before you delegate. Learn how to find talent and keep it.
Find accountants to help you if you haven’t yet.
Hey! Have a look through my posts on my page. I’m helping fashion startups find their footing and more.
Dm me if you need anything answered or want me to work on some things with you 🙂
That’s awesome, congrats on starting your own thing!
For the do’s: Keep your brand look consistent, engage with your followers, and collab with influencers to boost visibility.
For the don’ts: Don’t spend too much upfront without testing, and avoid copying other brands—stay original. Also, don’t forget to handle the business side, like budgeting and legal stuff.
Good luck, you got this!
Yes! Do market research. Figure out what problem you’re solving by doing research and gathering data and experiences. Solve the problem and launch fast. Take all feedback with a grain of salt but don’t let your ego stop you from learning from it. Also, feel free to join this group to get some of the basics of running a business: [https://www.skool.com/6-figure-growth/about](https://www.skool.com/6-figure-growth/about)
A lot of the skills you are going to need to learn are gained by doing.