Looking to start a side hustle
Hi All, I am looking to start a side business. Thinking of selling ethnic clothing as reseller on amazon, myntra. I have a full time job and not looking to leave it. Any suggestions/ comments/ any experiences??
You won't be able to save anything. Amazon and flipkart charges around 150-300 rupees per order, so if you are not a manufacturer there are chances you will end up in loss.
LooseGoose
Stealth
a year ago
^this. Need to have very good margins to be able to sell on platforms and earn well enough from it. Very difficult unless you are a manufacturer.
Amazon especially is a nightmare when it comes to accounting and RTO.
But how many of them will be manufacturers??? I guess most will source some clothing from somewhere and resell.
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VagueElbow
Stealth
a year ago
Why not do it on Dukaan or Shopify? Try to create your own brand/niche? Amazon and all are very competitive for new comers. Would suggest the above.
You can use facebook/instagram advertising to drive sales for your website.
Sure why not… i am open to trying… my first objective is to get started, get my hands dirty, get some confidence.
I do understand that building a brand is key to success but at this point I don’t want to do too many things and have a simple objective first get some experience and to get started.
If you need supplier for jaipuri kurti/ sanganeri print shirts, can connect with someone reliable and low cost good quality, min lot 1000 pc at ₹250-300 each.
As a suggestion don't start from Amazon / Myntra, start form Instagram you'll make money easier, also gift few units to college girls with <2000 followers in targeted t1 cities, don't play the masses at beginning.
BiryaniEnthu
Stealth
a year ago
Why specifically ethnic? Do you have experience?
I dont have any experience, but I have seen my friends and family members esp ladies looking for ethnic clothing… i come from a tier 2 city.
And i feel that I should start somewhere. I dont understand really fashion that Zara sells, why do girls buy it… the personality types etc.
So i am thinking ethnic would be the best way to start.
Also this is something my family will relate with too.
steppenwolf
Stealth
a year ago
Ethnic clothing is pretty seasonal. Plus still most people prefer to buy it from the shop. If you don't have a prior experience in ethnic clothing look into something that can be sold all day. You will learn faster about this business.
I know this…. Hence looking to resell some speciality ethnic clothing. For example, kashimiri kurtas for women, you don’t get this everywhere
