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What else do I need to think about in order to start my clothing business?

Design & Produce Your Own Phone Case

This is the most expensive option. The equipment needed costs approximately $3,500 and more. This option also means you will be responsible for shipping the product.

Custom Print-On-Demand Services

Printful and Printify are just some of the many services that let you print phone cases on demand. While selling on-demand will eat into your profit margin a bit more, it also takes care of the shipping and fulfillment, so you don’t need to keep any phone cases on hand or even order them in bulk.

Work With a Manufacturer

Finding a manufacturer to work with is the way to go to maximize your profits.

Alibaba offers a directory of manufacturers in China who make various phone case types from slim to folio to battery. If you choose this option, you will have to buy in bulk with a minimum order quantity from 10 to over 200. However, you will be able to offer better prices and make more from each sale when each case can potentially cost you as little as $1.

You can also choose to partner with a local manufacturer to appeal to consumers interested in supporting businesses in their own country. Either way, be sure to order a sample first before you make a bulk order.

Resell

If you decide to resell, sourcing your phone case products from a single supplier will give you a better overview of shipping times, costs and stock numbers for your products than if you are dealing with multiple suppliers, all with different options.

If you can, go with an Obelro Verified Supplier or an Oberlo supplier. There are tons of phone cases available for dropshipping on Oberlo and you can price plenty of these phone cases at a two-time markup and still offer them to your consumers for under 20 bucks. Verified Suppliers have low dispute rates and thousands of orders worth of experience in dropshipping so you can count on a reliable and effective supply line with Verified Suppliers.

Business licenses or special permits

Check local business rules and regulations to see if you need any licensing.

How do I promote my business

• Website. A professional website can be your storefront and the best way to promote your business. You may also want to consider selling your stickers online. Include testimonials from satisfied clients, the types of phone cases you sell and your pricing.

• Social media. Create social media accounts for your phone case business. Advertising on Facebook is very inexpensive and lets you customize the people who will see your ads.

• Networking. Reach out to friends, business associates and family to promote your services to their associates and friends.

• Business cards, brochures and flyers. Have simple but professional business cards, brochures or flyers made to distribute to potential clients.

What can help you be 5X more successful?

Working with a mentor can make you five times more likely to succeed! Entrepreneurs, working with a mentor can help you get started and help you grow. They have experience in business and can help connect you with information and contacts and avoid obstacles. Best of all, a mentor believes in you and your dream and will listen to any ideas or concerns you have.

Entrepreneurs with mentors are 5X more likely to launch, grow, and stay in business.