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    How much stock do I start with?

    Hi I’ve recently set up a business selling toys. So far I sell via my facebook page, fairs and via friends. I already have stock, but have been keeping it low so far. I’ve now decided to grow my buseinss; I’m about to develop a website and also gearing up for Christmas sales, and keep...
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    Interested in supplying my products to shops - how does it all work?

    Thanks for all the feedback. Learning so much as I go along! I sell wooden toys, which are made in Europe. I do have public liability insurance. I would aim to sell to individual small shops rather than chains, and would hope to start in my neighbourhood. Sale or return might be a good idea...
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    Interested in supplying my products to shops - how does it all work?

    Hi I’ve recently started a toy business –I import the toys and resell, so far online, at fairs and by word of mouth. I’m now keen to approach shops and see if they are interested in reselling my products. However I have no idea how it all works. Is there an expected profit the shopkeeper would...
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    Business mentor needed for online startup

    Hi I’m looking for a business mentor, wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I want to start an online business (retail) and have been thinking up my strategy and doing research. However I have no experience in this and I keep wondering if I’m missing out on anything key (not...
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    Clothes manufacturers in Eastern Europe

    Hi Can anyone recommend the best way find out about manufacturers in Eastern Europe that manufacture baby clothes. Or can anyone recommend specific ones? Thanks.