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Hesitant, brand new to business. Need advice regarding starting and growth

Due to a very competitive job market in the field for which I was educated, I have begun to chart my own path. I started making and selling lunch bags in fun fabrics, and with a simple design. The idea was born when I was looking for a lunch bag and then decided to make my own. 

Now, I've received very good reception from a network of people. I'm struggling with how much to committ to this project, both financially and time wise. I have been promoting the bags on my personal instagram, and I made a tumblr blog, but these are only sustainable for a certain (very small) level of growth. Should I order business cards and other marketing materials? Should I get a website? I know they can be inexpensive, but what if this project doesn't work out at all? 

I currently have a contract job with no possibility of extending, so only limited funds of my own to make this happen. 

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Hi Katie,

 

I would suggest that you start by selling your bags on Etsy. It is an unexpensive way for you to understand if you want to commit to the business and to do some market research. You can start on a small scale and grow as you see fit. You will still need to dedicate time to set up and promote the store, but it will allow you to test the product and your skills.

 

 

 

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Hello,Chose your area of intrest and makr sure you have passion for cause thats what will keep going when its rough.

Go snd get infomation on that line you wsnt to venture into.

Do you have enough funf to run it?Do a praticsble business plan.

Always start Small.and grow with it.

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Write your entire dream out on paper (Business Plan) and see if it is do-able or sustainable.

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bags with Surprise cloth or a superhero badge, easter pebble or such should be avoided. As many a people may take it for Black charm/ magic.. Eventhough it works..

You will be Classified.

N Etsy rocks, as Miss Vivian told.

Do try out Personalized ones too..

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