Starting an online store

[staly]

Hi,

I want to start an online business for selling small furnishing accessories. Although I have no contacts of any good and credible suppliers. How and where can I find them? I got a demo from //www.whatcouldisell.com, has anyone used it? Please advise.

[ninjanina]

My sister has wanted to do this for a couple of years already and this year she finally went along to some trade shows. I think finding good suppliers is one of the most difficult aspects of starting/running a retail business and once you have a list this will be a closely guarded secret! Have a search for 'trade shows home furnishings'. The shows in Birmingham are the best but be prepared to spend a whole day there. My sister said they're ENORMOUS!