Opening a cosmetic line is one method in which you can meet the needs of those who are searching for different types of cosmetic products such as body lotions, lip glosses, makeup, lipsticks, and after-bath powders. Having your own cosmetic line often does not require a sizeable investment because you can operate your company from your home. Opening a cosmetic line in this manner will allow you to make the necessary cosmetics that you will sell in your home, or you can have them made for you in a factory setting. Choosing the latter option will give you the chance to earn a substantial margin on each cosmetic item that you sell, since the costs to make these items can range from 10 cents to 3 dollars per cosmetic. Being able to outsource the creation of these products so cheaply gives you the opportunity to sell these items for as much as 14 dollars per cosmetic.
Instructions
1. Decide how you will you acquire your cosmetic products. If you choose to make your products at home, you can save on overhead costs because you will only need to buy the materials required to make the cosmetics. However, you must know make items such as soap, lipstick, and lip balm. If you do not know make cosmetic products, you can contact a cosmetics manufacturer by searching online at superpages.com. Contact the cosmetics maker and ask them if they will allow you to sell their products under a private label. The cosmetic product maker or contract manufacturer as they are sometimes called will create, package, and ensure that your product is presented to the cosmetic marketplace under a private label that they create.
2. Finance your cosmetic line business. Use a credit card cash advance, cash which you have saved for a business, or borrow money from a friend or family member to finance your company. Keep in mind that you will want to start by buying small amounts of product. Sell the products you have, pay back the money you have borrowed, and then invest a portion of the profits you have earned into more cosmetic items which you can sell.
3. Market your cosmetic products. Travel to consignment shops and find out if they will let you offer your cosmetic products for sale at their store. Have a cosmetic product party at your place of residence and invite all of your friends and family to come. Create flyers in advance which advertise your home party and give them out to all of your neighbors by hand. Let them know that you are having a buy one get one free event at your home on a date that you select.
