Just need a little more capital for my retail store

misterrandom

I`m opening a retail store next month through my business after more than 2 years of marketing and building websites for other retail stores and small businesses.  I have retail space, computers, point of sale terminal, display fixtures and shelves, and some product inventory.  I need to purchase additional product inventory and have enough cash left to replenish my stock before items sell out.  Any ideas on where to go for funding within 1-2 weeks?
 
Here`s what I have going for me.  I already have most of what I need for the grand opening.  My products will fill a currently unmet demand and is so unique, it is all but guaranteed to be featured on the local news.  Our goal is to be featured on the national news.  Even if that doesn`t happen, we have a series of humorous videos prepared for distribution in a large scale grass roots campaign.  I have a 15 page business plan that explains the marketing plan in greater detail.
 
Here`s my problem.  Banks look at past performance more than they do a future business plan.  My tax records don`t show much business income because I was employed by someone else at the same time as I was consulting through my business.  Also my credit report shows a higher debt ratio than banks would like to see with a credit score in the mid 640`s.  I am currently wading through paperwork for a couple of banks but I`m wondering if there is a better way to obtain short term financing.  The overhead is cheap.  We expect a profit by the end of December.  Should I try to explain this to banks or should I seek funding elsewhere?
 
Thanks,
Tim

txbassguy

i`m confused as to why you need more inventory. if you`re product is truly unique - then your product will sell. then use that money to buy more inventory. i think you`ll be fine. i`ve yet to find something that is `truly` unique that meets a great unmet demand. but good luck - i wish you the best.

stonesledge

Tim,
Have you tried a personal line of credit, secured, unsecured?
 
Erin
 

JimSprouse

Hey Tim
Now a days credit cards are super easy to get even if credit isn`t great.  If you don`t need much capital you might think about it because it`s normally very quick too.  And if you plan on paying it off quickly you won`t incur those nasty finance charges.  Just a thought.
Jim

daleyfla99

Home Equity line.  Interest is deductible.  But I am with txbassguy, what do you need more inventory for?  Pretty signs in the spaces on the shelves between your inventory until you move some of it.  Or books about what you sell....

misterrandom

Ok, I was a little too vague in my initial post.  It`s not so much the product that`s unique as it is the concept of the store.  We will be selling toys that are not bound with twist ties and rubber bands inside plastic packaging that scissors can hardly get through.  On top of that, most toys are painted with vegetable dyes and all are tested in store for unsafe levels of lead paint.  Toys are not a unique item, but unfortunately toys with easy to open packaging with no lead paint are becoming rare.  We will be the first store to specialize in this way.
 
Our current inventory is quite low and we don`t have anywhere near the selection we should have.  Toy stores need to be fully stocked in November and December for holiday sales which is why I asked about finding a good source of short (or long) term funding.  Can I use a cosigner with an 800 credit score to improve my chances of getting a loan?

Herseykiss

Hi Tim:
 
You may want to try Fundraiser 1.0.  A major retailer needed to raise funds before their grand opening. Using this program they were able to raise $92,687 in less than 90 days. I used the program to earn enough to pay for my Online Travel Website. For more information email me at [email protected]

Roblue

Tim,Have you tried a personal line of credit, secured, unsecured?  Erin 

Great question.  This could be the ideal venue of approach for you. 

rickymik

Finding capital to start a consignment shop takes some planning and research. The processes for capital financing and commercial loans have been tightened because of the credit crunch. Small business owners can no longer expect an easy loan process.

asapcc

As others have mentioned, it might be worth considering a credit card if you don't need a huge amount of capital. Then, as your business grows and your credit improves, you can try for a loan or other financing options...

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iPledg

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