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Bridal Shop

  • 02-03-2010 10:54am
    #1
    aquariusJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭


    Hi all

    apologies if this belongs somewhere else. I have been very interested in starting up my own Bridal Shop. After spending a year organising my own wedding I came across some gaps in the market and have been thinking of it since then.

    However I know absolutely nothing about where to even start, so any advice that anyone could give would be very much appreciated!


Comments

  • #2
    DoMyBooks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 355 ✭✭DoMyBooks


    One word research! You will need to figure out who to buy stock from, How much it will cost, how much you can sell it for. How much rent will cost? Shop fit out costs? Advertising and marketing costs?

    While you are doing all this research document it and it will become the foundation of your business plan.


  • #3
    aquariusJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭aquariusJ


    Thanks a million :)

    Was wondering if anyone else in the Bridal end of things could give me any advise as well?

    Thanks again!


  • #4
    RND
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭RND


    Might be worth getting in touch with your local Enterprise Board - http://www.enterpriseboards.ie/. Most Enterprise Boards run start your own business courses which give you a good basis for most aspects of business.


  • #5
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    Also, u could look into renting a industrial unit instead of a shop. Small business park I work in has a wedding invitations unit and a bridal unit. They're both very popular and get business 6 days a week(I work in the same unit as the wedding invitations place)... Its kinda becoming a one stop shop for your weddings...


  • #6
    aquariusJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭aquariusJ


    Thanks for the comments guys :)


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  • #7
    greg4577
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭greg4577


    Hi,
    where are you based
    check out www.bbeh.co.uk you might want to take a trip over to talk to supplyers and get some idea on cost of stock etc....
    I'm in the mens formal wear end of things so if you want to pm me for other info/contacts

    Greg


  • #8
    aquariusJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭aquariusJ


    Thanks Greg, definitely worth looking into!

    Much appreciated :) No doubt I will definitely be annoying you with more questions!!


  • #9
    antoinolachtnai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,815 ✭✭✭antoinolachtnai


    If you really think this is a good business for you, I suggest you consider acquiring an existing business with existing goodwill and trade. It might sound like an expensive option, but it could get you off to a much quicker start.


  • #10
    aquariusJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭aquariusJ


    antoinolachtnai wrote: »
    If you really think this is a good business for you, I suggest you consider acquiring an existing business with existing goodwill and trade. It might sound like an expensive option, but it could get you off to a much quicker start.

    That's a great idea I never thought of that. Definitely worth looking into anyway, thanks!


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