Start your own pet clothing line
Did you know that the pet industry reported revenue of $45 billion in 2005?
Did you know that this number is expected to continue to grow by 20% year over year for at least the next decade?
If you love animals and want to start a promising business, starting a dog t-shirt business might be just what you need.
In today’s Internet, it’s never been easier to find the necessary resources to help you get off to a great start in your t-shirt business.
In terms of looking for a supplier of dog shirts, people tend to look abroad in countries like China or India where labor is really cheap. I agree that there is a clear price advantage to outsourcing to developing countries. But, and this is a big But, buyers have no idea of the conditions in which these items are made.
These shirts may come from clandestine workshops where underage children work or environments where unsanitary conditions prevail.
Also, the turnaround time for manufacturing and shipping these jerseys is quite long, 30-45 days minimum.
The last obstacle in the supply chain is the duty that a country has once the product reaches the port of destination.
All of these obstacles make it very difficult for someone new to dog shirts to be competitive and efficient on their project.
The end result would be to find someone who has already done their homework and buy directly from them locally. That way, you don’t have to worry about all the problems listed above.
Simple search engine searches will help you find great local dog t-shirt vendors who even provide screen printing services. Complete turnkey solutions at wholesale prices are just a click away.
These products, like anything in fashion, could be resold at high margins. These earnings will allow you to break even on your investment in the blink of an eye.
Once you’ve located a local supplier of dog t-shirts in your area, you need to ask all the right questions to see if they’re the right person for your startup:
– Do you give prices based on volume?
– What is the minimum order quantity for the t-shirts?
– How fast is shipping?
– Are rush orders available?
– Do you provide private labeling?
– Do you offer turnkey printing solutions?
– Is it easy to reach?
Try to get an answer to all these questions before proceeding with your first order.
In conclusion, if you want to start your own business and you are an animal lover, dog t-shirts could be perfect for you.