First off this seems like a great site and I dont know why I was so late finding it because Im all over the web...
So heres my situation I started a small clothing line when I was 15 and that was my first business venture. I learned a lot about the industry and when I grew out of that brand and style I decided to focus on the service side of the business. I am now 20 and since then I have been designing, consulting, and printing for different brands in the apparel industry. I also run a site/blog www.TheArtOfApparel.com talking about the industry.
Last year me and my partner in the print shop I started decided to merge shops with 2 other guys we met which allowed us to upgrade equipment, have more hands working, and what we thought would change our business big time...Well it did change the business but not for the better, a couple months ago I had to get out because it was not working for me.
I sold all my equipment when we merged so now I basically have nothing but a list of clients I have been working with for a good time now but no services I can offer them. I am now restarting my shop in a new location (I already have the shop secure) but I am lacking the funds to get the new equipment. I am trying to figure out a way to get around $5,000 together to buy a new press so I can continue working with the loyal clients I have gained over the years.
All my close clients know that I am in the process of moving shops but if I can not come up with the funds soon then I will start to loose everything I have worked for up to this point.
So if anyone has any advice for me or the best way to get the funding needed I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks in advance!
So heres my situation I started a small clothing line when I was 15 and that was my first business venture. I learned a lot about the industry and when I grew out of that brand and style I decided to focus on the service side of the business. I am now 20 and since then I have been designing, consulting, and printing for different brands in the apparel industry. I also run a site/blog www.TheArtOfApparel.com talking about the industry.
Last year me and my partner in the print shop I started decided to merge shops with 2 other guys we met which allowed us to upgrade equipment, have more hands working, and what we thought would change our business big time...Well it did change the business but not for the better, a couple months ago I had to get out because it was not working for me.
I sold all my equipment when we merged so now I basically have nothing but a list of clients I have been working with for a good time now but no services I can offer them. I am now restarting my shop in a new location (I already have the shop secure) but I am lacking the funds to get the new equipment. I am trying to figure out a way to get around $5,000 together to buy a new press so I can continue working with the loyal clients I have gained over the years.
All my close clients know that I am in the process of moving shops but if I can not come up with the funds soon then I will start to loose everything I have worked for up to this point.
So if anyone has any advice for me or the best way to get the funding needed I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks in advance!
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