Where To Get Stock? Think Out Of The Box…
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“Hi, I want to start a pushcart business to sell fashion accessories, etc but don’t know where to find a good source of supply in Singapore. Can you give some advice?” - Jasmine
I’ll be upfront and say that there’s no reliable source of supply for cheap fashion accessories in Singapore. Most of the stock you find here are sourced from overseas - like Bangkok and China, for example - so you’ll probably have better luck there. Of course, this is the quick and dirty method.
You can try rounding up some people who do it as a hobby, but quality is unlikely to be consistent and supply can be unreliable.
So why not think out of the box? There are many non-profit organizations and charities that look after the disadvantaged such as the aged, homeless or the disabled. They are always keen to look out for work for their beneficiaries, and craft work like making fashion accessories can be something they’d be keen to do. Try the Society for the Physically Disabled - the list of services they provide is here. They don’t make fashion accessories yet, but why not pitch it to them?
5 Responses to “Where To Get Stock? Think Out Of The Box…”
There’s a wonderful Singaporean brand called Homespun who do exactly as Daniel suggests. They make quirky accessories, like hats made from ‘Good Morning’ towels. They employ beneficiaries of local charities to do the production for them.
Check them out at http://www.homespun.info or see their products at Skyroom on Haji Lane.
By Natasha Golding on Aug 19, 2008
Hi,
I am doing handmade accessories at home and trying to sell them online but no sales till now.
I intend to sell them to office workers, such as ubi industrial park. I intend to rent a booth but who shall I contact?
By May on Sep 17, 2008
Hi May,
It really depends on which part of the industrial park you intend to set up the booth.
You may want to contact building management office, canteen operators or the companies which rent or own the spaces, in that order.
Alternatively, another sales approach is to look for booth space owners who are willing to buy or consign your stock.
By Daniel on Sep 17, 2008
Hi Jasmine,
Have you already started your pushcart biz?
I would consider to give you some great items on consignment.Lovely bracelets,bags etc,
By Jomsom on Nov 13, 2008
Hi there …. if anyone is looking for goods to start a business… do take a look at the range of goods on http://www.mela-co.com. Fashion Apparels, Roototes and Bags are available there. Wholesale Discounts are available. Any enquires can be directed to enquries@mela-co.com.
By Raymond on Dec 7, 2008