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4 Replies Last post: Mar 3, 2008 12:17 PM by puzzleman

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Feb 21, 2008 8:22 AM

Click to view trensetta5430's profile Start-up trensetta5430 2 posts since
Feb 21, 2008
Good Morning to all !

I am new to this forum, and I'm excited and also nervous about Incorporating a business I've dreamed of for most of my adult life, since becoming a mom 23 years ago. I would like to incorporate. a home furnishing business with such items as, bath towels, bedding (sheets, comforters, bath robes etc.)
I'm looking for some sound advice as what steps to take, when you're interested in CORPORATING a small business like a "Bed, Bath and Beyond" type of retail. How do you go about contacting or getting a response from places that ship merchandise as such for your small business? I have no business space, I was thinking about researching "kiosk" rental space within a mall or flee market. Any advice as to what the first steps I should take in getting my dream off the ground?

And also, my business capital would come from my own pockets. I work full time, and have learned through speaking with a bank or two, that applying for a business loan/credit that although you have an EIN, your personal security number is still being factored into the process. Why is this? Hope someone can help. Thanks, in advance.
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1. Re: Manufacturer Response Feb 21, 2008 11:27 AM
Congrats on deciding to be an entrepeneur. You will receive a lot of assistance from the folks here but as a woman, you will also benefit from checking out http://www.wbenc.org and http://www.clubmom.com/display/286144?start=0&mid=286144&fromPage=286144&aCatId=932&fob=
good luck.
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2. Re: Manufacturer Response Feb 21, 2008 11:41 AM
5430, Good morning and welcome to this web site.
Looking for some sound advice as what steps to take.
The best advice is to contact SCORE. SCORE is FREE and their goal is help you succeed.
Contact SCORE in person or online. They will help you develop a Business and Marketing
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Good luck, LUCKIEST
Click to view trensetta5430's profile Start-up trensetta5430 2 posts since
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3. Re: Manufacturer Response Mar 3, 2008 12:06 PM
in response to: grantsforce

Thank You. I will be checking into the websites and information.
Click to view puzzleman's profile Mogul puzzleman 293 posts since
Oct 11, 2007
4. Re: Manufacturer Response Mar 3, 2008 12:17 PM
5430, One idea is to set up drop ship accounts. That way you have the samples (or just pictures if you do a website), your customers pay you and you then pay your vendor who ships it directly to the customer.
I do this for many of my customers and handle all of my billing on their credit cards.

Try googling "drop ship" or something like that. There are also websites that list drop shippers. You might have to pay a little to get in but you would be able access many drop shippers at once.

Jim

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