I’ve started my own beauty business. Do you have any tips for launching a start-up? Karren Brady gives career advice
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APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions, plus try our money-saving tips. Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who wants to find a cheap package supplier for her new start-up. Q: For years I have made my own non-aerosol, natural dry shampoo, trying different ingredients to create the perfect formula.
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Friends and family have used my product and rave about it, and I now have people asking me if they can buy it. I’ve contacted Trading Standards and sought some advice about getting the shampoo scientifically tested, as I understand I’d need to do this before taking it to market and selling it commercially.
I’m currently getting my containers from an online marketplace, but this is quite expensive. Do you have any advice about where to find a cheaper packaging supplier, as well as any tips on launching a start-up?. Louise, via email. A: Congratulations, Louise! It’s amazing that you’ve spotted a gap in the market and successfully developed the perfect formula to fill it.
You’ve already overcome one of the hardest parts of starting a business – creating a product in the first place – so huge kudos to you. I’d recommend looking into bulk suppliers. Buying directly from manufacturers or wholesalers can really reduce costs.
Consider eco-friendly packaging options to boost your appeal to environmentally conscious consumers, too – sustainability is so important these days, especially with this type of product. Attend small business networking events where you can connect with other entrepreneurs and potential suppliers.
