itrends started this topic @ 12:37 on 26/04/2007
Hey all!
Hope you are ok!
I am back with a new business venture idea, and this time its not one that has a reliance on seasonal trends and weather (aka WaterUtopia) 
This time I am getting into selling duvet covers, bedding, and eventually bedroom furniture / beds etc.
I have alreay purchased a little over £140 worth of stock so I am not reliant on drop shippers this time either.
I have created a new branding and decided on the name Duvet Land. I have also spent a couple of days putting an online shop together which is where I hope to generate enough sales to fund bigger stock ranges and eventually the first physical retail 'land' to sell from.
You can find the site here: http://www.DuvetLand.com
My ultimate aim is to become 'the' place for duvet covers and bedding rather than the actual beds. And I aim to franchise the business out accross the UK in the future if things really take off well.
So, I would love to get your thoughts and comments / advice etc.
Especially on the website and any ideas about starting a new phsyical items business such as this. 
Really looking forward to your thoughts. 
David
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jasante | 27/04/2007 04:15 PM
where are you based? It is a good idea do you need any partners or investment?
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rocket | 28/04/2007 08:12 PM
Nice idea, and a very nice website. The plans sound great - I hope this initial website is a success and you can build from there onwards.
All the best with it!
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startupsadmin | 30/04/2007 02:27 PM
Hi David,
If you're getting into the beds industry you may find our interview with Mike Clare of retail giant Dreams quite interesting.
Have a look at:
http://www.startups.co.uk/Dreams.YcBTAVhoyivadQ.html
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stevesheller | 10/05/2007 12:42 PM
Hi David,
Who produced you website, it's really good.
Steve
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just.b | 10/05/2007 01:32 PM
really like the website too. good choice on the items so far (contemporary / trendy). can you get storage for king size duvet?
the plastic one I got (the one we use the hoover to suck the air out) burst...
Good luck with it!
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itrends | 11/05/2007 11:11 AM
I produced it myself. 
THanks for all your kind comments. Need to get more products on there now
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itrends | 15/05/2007 02:59 PM
Ok. New scanner and camera on the way so I can add more products with better images and update the ones that are on there.
I have had some new customers already but really need some advice as to how I can take things further and really turn this into a business.
Any advice?
David