Custom Apparel Startups

This episode is inspired by an article written on ColDesi.com. It's all about what you need to start a white toner transfer business. This episode is important if you are going to invest in white toner printer or have recently invested. Overall, though, a lot of this spills into what you need to start a t-shirt business in general too. A Basic PlanThe article doesn’t dive into this, because it's more about the printer itself. However, it’s an important part to mention. You should have SOME plan.Who do you plan to sell to?Nice markets?Local?What do you plan to charge them?How much money does this make per shirt?How many shirts do you have to sell to stay in business?Goal: How many shirts would you like to be selling a month in a year? Example:Local car / motorcycle clubs, members, organizations, storesAverage shirt retail $20, Average shirt cost $10Sell 50 shirts a month to pay for (machine, basic business costs (email, website, state fees, etc.)The goal is to get up to 300 shirts a monthSell to local clubs /