10 Apr 2018

5 Tips for starting your own makeup business

Over the past 20 years in business we have be fortunate to work with many startup businesses that have gone on to flourish. We have been supporting small startups with regular stock orders all across the globe. Starting out in the Makeup and Cosmetics business can be tough. Finding regular wholesale suppliers that demand large minimum order quantities can be so off putting for new entrepreneurs that most never even get started.

At wholesale cosmetics we are happy to work with businesses of all sizes and we are always keen to help new startups find the products they need to set their business on the path of success. With over 95% of women and more numbers of men wearing makeup these days, the beauty industry is a growth industry that can be very rewarding and lucrative.

Whether you are setting up a Retail shop, market stall, salon or direct sales network. Makeup and cosmetics from wholesale-cosmetics.co.uk is a great choice for startups who have to keep a tight rein on their cash-flow.

Shopping for you beauty supply stock on wholesale cosmetics allows you to keep your stock holding lean which allows means less storage costs. Please checkout some of our stock items below. 

If you are getting started here are our 5 top tips for success.

1. Start Lean & Stay Lean - Starting off you want to make sure you can bring in the sales before you start investing heavily in stock and premises etc. Talk to your potential customers to find out what they want. You can use items on our website as a reference to what people want and how much they want to pay.

2. Start with your friends and family - Taking a small stock order from wholesale cosmetics and selling to your friends and family is a great way to start your makeup business. You can offer them great discounts on the high street prices and still make a great markup to start your business off on the right foot.

3. Use Social Media. - Even if you run a cosmetics market stall and don't sell online, social media is a great way to connect with new customers. Document your new business and share your ups and downs with customers to build a loyal fan base. If you are a makeup artist or just great at creating looks get involved with communities on facebook that share your passion for makeup. The UK Makeup Addicts group on facebook is a great place to start.

4. Get started, find your niche and keep working at it. - Finding a niche is not always easy especially if you haven't started trading. Finding a niche that works well can happen quickly or it can take time to develop it really comes down to you. If you are already trading and trying new areas to sell product you have much more chance of finding the niche that works for you. For example try coffee mornings, church groups or community centres, try doing live videos on facebook, there are so many ways to sell makeup the best one for you is out there you just have to get started to find it.

5. Sign up to our newsletter and take advantage of our offers. - A great way to stay on top of your business is to be the first to get new products. By signing up to our news letter you will always know when the latest products are in stock and we will keep you posted on special high profit offers each month.

If you are getting started in the business please do get in touch as we would love to work with you.

Thank you for reading and good luck with your business.

Wholesale Cosmetics UK

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