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Well we live in Arizona and we both are currently working full time jobs. My husband works in the car industry and I work as a receptionist. We both are very creative, and love art, design and of course I love fashion. I have a passion for designing clothes I know I don't want to be a receptionist forever! so that is why I would like to get started as soon as I was able to ,but I want to go about it the right way.
My husband and I are Christian and the market for this is small but has grown in the past few years so I know there is a market for this. I would like to share my beliefs but not in a way that would be pushy towards others and give young people something positive and stylish. There are stores like Berean Christian bookstores and also another company called C28 that I know of that sells clothes that I could someday sell my clothes as well.

Here is an idea. You can have your own online Christian clothing store.

You could go to the Web site http://www.cafepress.com/.

You can create your own designs, upload it to the site, and then sell products they provide using your design.

1. Gives you a FREE online shop to promote your products
2. Produces each item when ordered using our unique print-on-demand technology
3. Handles all payment transactions including major credit cards
4. Ships your products worldwide
5. Manages all returns/exchanges
6. Offers customer service via toll-free phone and email
7. Sends you a monthly check for your earnings on sales!

For a fee you can have your own online shop without the cafe press logo.

You stated that you like to design. The other things to think about is production (who's making the physical clothing), warehousing (where do I store the thousands of shirts needed for inventory), advertising (how do people find out about you) among others. Like stated above, get a plan made, have someone at Score take a look and give you some pointers.

Jim

Located in Texas. My sister and I have both been given this dream by spending prayer time with God and reading His Word and listening to His promptings. We have both been doing research in this market and it is an growing market. I actually started a retail candle business last year and decided I didn't like being stuck in one shop. It was very profitable, but not where I wanted to be, I sold off my inventory and contunued to plan. My husband and I both work. I have been in pharmaceutical sales for many years and he is in engineering. He is allowing me to go part-time to get this started.

We are familiar with this site. Thanks anyway!

So what is holding you back? It takes a lot of planning. Most investors want to see that you have experience in that field, so why don't you work in the retail clothing business instead of reception? Also, you have to have 20% down to get a loan and good credit. That industry is growing steadiy and we have a couple of great endorsements by some well known Christian leaders. The hard part is asking for money when you don't have the working capital to utilize while your brand is growing. If you really want to do it, start planning. I am reading (for the 2nd time) a book called "48 Days to the Work You Love". It is an awesome book to help put the wheels in motion.

We are a garment manufacturer in China. We can supply you christian clothing good quality. Small quantity at the beginning stage to help your company grow up.
Pls email me to know more: alan@jsholly.com
Thanks.