Yes, your office is in your home – the same place in which you eat, sleep, help your kids with their homework, watch TV and lounge on the sofa.
For many entrepreneurs, home is now where the office (as well as the heart) is. Whether you are new to the reality of a home based business or you are a veteran with years under your belt, it's important to focus on what really matters and makes sense for you and your business and to avoid wasting time on what doesn't matter. What's most important is the work you do and the business you build - -not the chair you sit in or the window you gaze through during the day.
Working from home can be freeing and empowering. It can also be lonely and sometimes just plain weird to be by yourself most of the time. Build time into your schedule for connecting with others and with the world outside your four walls. Lunches, networking events, phone calls, even walks in the parks. Whatever energizes you and reminds you of how great it feels to be part of the rest of the world is something you should include in your regular business hours.
Size doesn’t matter but Feel does.
Your home-based boutique does not need to be the hugest or fanciest to be the best. It does need to feel right, though. You can start your home-based boutique in a place in which you feel relaxed, productive, inspired, efficient and calm. Take some time to set your home-based boutique in a way that works for you and your clients. The biggest ideas can be implemented in the tiniest of spaces, so don’t fixate on size; focus instead on your business, inventory and marketing. Your plan, your vision, your goals.
So what exactly do I need to start it up?
The right inventory, racks and rails for display, some nice chairs or sofa and a changing room. In addition to, a functional website that keeps your customers up-to-date will do the most out of it. Alternatively, you can have a Facebook business page that will keep your business alive and connected to the online world.
How much money do I need to invest?
As little as US$5,000 (Around £3,250 or EUR 3,900) and you can get the ball rolling. This includes a business pack consists of over one hundred product photographs, fabric swatches, color pallets, cut styles and embellishment samples as well as some bestselling dresses to showcase at your home-based boutique.
What is the turnaround time for my first order?
It will take up to 6 weeks that your first order arrives at your doorstep. You can then start accepting customer orders for a 3-5 weeks turnaround time.
How much discount do I get as a home-based boutique?
You get 20 to 30 percent discount on our regular price.
What are the other revenue sources?
Additions of sleeves, custom modifications, measuring service and consulting services are the additional revenue sources in this business.
I would like to have an e-Commerce site built, is that possible?
We can certainly help you with our state-of-the-art e-Commerce and online marketing solution so you can start selling online. We will work for you as a back-end supplier. All you need to do is manage your website, take incoming calls and monitor orders online. There is a fee involved in getting your e-Commerce site done. Please contact us for more information.
Great, I am ready to jump in, what should I do?
Please fill in the form by clicking at www.dressrepublic.com/contactus.asp and tell us a little bit about yourself and one of our home-based boutique experts will contact you shortly.
For more information please feel free to email or call us at the Customer Service numbers.
