Starting Up

Hello!

You've somehow stumbled upon the blog for Kristin's Kimonos, a soon to be started small business that will start out on etsy.com and will sell quality, handmade, kimono in a variety of fabrics, lengths, types, and prices.  My goal is that within two years of selling on etsy, I will also be selling at a variety of anime conventions and similar festivals. 
So, based on my research, this is what I need to come up/accomplish with to start my business:
1) File a DBA
2) Get a small business license (for tax purposes)
3) Finish designing the kimono & scan in images
4) Figure out dimensions/sizing of the kimono
5) Sew kimono to be sold on etsy - use scraps to create smaller kimono or patchwork kimono
6) When I get enough inventory of kimono, start selling at either the Artist/Creator Alleys or the Dealer/Vendor Rooms.  To accomplish this, I will need to:

1. Get the inventory
2. Find a way of transporting.storing the inventory
3. Find & purchase collapsible garment racks
4. Make or buy kimono hangers to safely hang kimono
5. Decide whether to be an artist or vendor
1. Pros for Artist
1. Less cost for booth
2. Less inventory required
2. Cons for artist
1. Less display space
2. Garment racks may be prohibited
3. Must set up/break down each day
3. Pros for Vendor
1. More space
2. More flexibility with set up
3. People usually willing to spend more in Vendor's room than in Artist Alley
4. More visibility
5. Would not have to set up/break down each day
4. Cons for Vendor
1. More inventory required
2. More cost for reservation
6. Reserve space at con/show

So....that's my basic plan - I will post here when it starts to take effect!

Later!

Kristin