4 Comments

1. Ms.Know_it_all says:

   January 16, 2008 at 7:30 am

   get a loan from the bank. get some supporters. buy land or a store. get a liscence. get som dresses to sell.
2. fruitnroo says:

   January 17, 2008 at 12:12 pm

   Get a job at a bridal shop. Over time, you’ll rise up through the ranks and will get to know the business of running a bridal shop inside and out. Then, when you go to apply for a business loan to start you’re own business, you’ll be able to tell them that you have a lot of experience in the bridal business and so you have a better chance of having a successful bridal shop and repaying the business loan without any problems in the future.

   Also take a couple classes in small business management and finances.
3. mrs.luca says:

   January 17, 2008 at 5:16 pm

   From a real estate standpoint, evaluate how you wish to sell your garments. Selling in a traditional storefront will mean that you will need to enter into a commercial shopping center lease and maintain your leased premises. If you decide to sell online, you will signifigantly reduce your overhead and be able to appeal to larger international consumer base.

   If you decide to go with a traditional storefront, there are many things to consider. For one, you need to be in an area that has good demographics and will support your intended use. Cotenanting in a shopping center that has appeals to a similar market will prove valuable (i.e, bakeries, florists, men’s formal wear, jewelers).

   Most commercial shopping centers will charge you a price per square foot, plus CAM (Common Area Maintenance). Your CAM charge includes your prorated share of the area maintenance (parking lot, landscaping), property insurance, and property taxes. Price per square foot is going to vary by region, age of the center, and management company, but can be anywhere from $10-$30 per square foot. Because CAM rate varies from shopping center to shopping center, you can anticipate paying under a dollar upwards to $7.

   Before signing any lease, consider the following:
   - Lease term. Most Landlords in any decent center will require a 3 or 5 year commitment.
   - Option term. Request one option to renew so that you can continue your tenancy after your intial lease term is up.
   - Condition of the premises. Inspect the premises. Make sure your ceiling tiles are clean and free of water damage. It never hurts to request a roof report and HVAC report to ensure that the space you are leasing is in good condition.
   - It would benefit you to have a real estate attorney or a licensed commercial real estate agent review the lease prior to signature for your own peace of mind.

   Best of luck! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
4. Precious says:

   January 18, 2008 at 12:23 pm

   First, think out your idea thoroughly. Think of the spending limit, the possibility of your plan exceling (or failing), atmosphere, design of your shop, number of employees, what you want to sell, name, etc. Also, look your plan from a customers point of view: What would a customer expect from a good bridal shop? What’s important to bring up the quality of a bridal shop? What makes certain bridal shops excell, and others fail? After having the idea fully thought out, think of the location.