Saree and indian clothing store

Local shoppers buying for weddings, festivals and everyday wear, plus bridal parties and families coming from nearby towns.

Retail markup on stock, plus fees for alterations and stitching, and seasonal peaks around wedding and festival times.

• Buying and merchandising clothing
• Customer service and selling
• Managing stock, rent and cash flow

• Lease terms, deposits and rent, which are the biggest fixed cost
• Local business license, sales tax permit and zoning, check with your city or county
• Seasonal sales swings and unsold stock that ties up cash
• General liability and property insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire staff
• Import timing and costs if you buy from overseas suppliers

Our estimates put startup costs typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on your lease terms, deposits and rent, which are the biggest fixed cost, plus how much stock you buy. Overseas buying adds import timing and costs.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on location, season and stock. Sales swing with weddings and festivals, and unsold stock can tie up cash. Revenue is before rent, stock and other costs.

Check with your city or county about a local business license, sales tax permit and zoning. Also review lease terms, general liability and property insurance, workers' compensation once you hire, and import costs if you buy from overseas suppliers.