So, You Want To Start A Tutu Business?
Seven years ago, I was a broke & broken single mother, raising 3 daughters and battling health problems. I was working for Corporate America, however, my job was insanely stressful, unfulfilling, and I quickly learned that Corporate America wasn’t too family friendly. As a life-long entrepreneur, I reevaluated my dreams and priorities and embarked upon a business development idea selling wholesale Tutus, fairy wings, wands, halos, jewelry and hair accessories. The business gained momentum (with the speed of a freight train) and developed in to a highly sought after market with thousands of tutu boutiques popping up all over the place. I feel very grateful that I found a fault line and was able to tap the industry well before it was an industry. Back then, it was very difficult to find the product line I had, but everyone wanted it. I made sure that if someone was looking, they’d find me. Just a few short months later, my business, Sugar Plum Princess (which I have since sold), became an international wholesale hub. I sold my Tutu Princess product line to registered businesses & online shops and business was bursting at the seams. The addition of exhibiting at the major US gift shows catapaulted it even further. In 2008, I authored my tell-all eBook so my customers could be connected directly to my suppliers (in which some were domestic but very much under the radar) and they would also be given a blueprint of my business. I had an “ah-ha” moment in the shower and the idea came to me to write a book telling everything….not holding any knowledge back about this business. I would reveal who all of my suppliers of wholesale ballerina tutus, butterfly wings, halos, fairy wands, fairy dresses, and hair bows were. I would tell people exactly how to hustle, negotiate, and secure a constant flow of inventory and customers. I had to weigh out the pro’s and con’s of my idea as I had numerous heavy-hitters spending ten’s of thousands of dollars with me each time they ordered. Would they spend $60 with me to find out where I got my products from (especially if they didn’t have to buy in mass quantity)? I guess we would see. One of my customers offered to buy the business after purchasing the book in 2009. Since then, I have shifted gears, and although I still promote my book (because it is continually updated with new sources, suppliers, and business information), I have dedicated my business half to developing the industry even more. Fast forward a few years to today. Observe the trends, watch the interaction between wholesaler and buyer. You will find that they are doing VERY well. Wholesalers of tutus, fairy wings, wands, halos, pettiskirts, hair bows, and totally adorable couture for kids are raking in the profits every single day. Why on earth would they give out there sources and risk losing business? They wouldn’t. They won’t. Not a chance. I started out in 2004 selling wholesale tutus, fairy wings, wands, hair accessories, princess purses, fairy dresses, and many more items that were specifically targeting, moms, grandmas, and little girls. I carried over 200 princess girlie-girl items. I have built relationships with many manufacturers from every continent and over the years, I have acquired a very valuable commodity……Information! I decided to do what no one else would do: make the information available (Tutuology’s Wish Sourcebook). Much of the information circling sourcing hubs (i.e. alibaba) is unreliable. See my post on Tutuology or my article on articlebase about my findings regarding these hubs. Although you will find tidbits of information, you will ultimately be led on a wild goose chase, never finding the goose. My book will tell you everything you want to know about the tutu princess business and their complimenting counterparts (such as hair bows, pettiskirts, kids couture, room decor). Tutu.ology is the official hub for this industry and it is my pledge to continue offering you exceptional content to help move your business forward & to expose you to some of the greatest designers and boutique owners out there today. Whether you are novice or savvy girlie girl princess boutique business owner, you can jump right in the industry and be miles ahead of the growing number of sahm’s, wahm’s, and entrepreneurs who are wanting to do the same thing. The best way you can thank me for the information is to buy my book. It is a small investment that will pay for itself a thousand times over (probably more). Enormous effort went into the making, and it is a priceless business tool that continues to evolve as the industry evolves. Some up-to-date things you’ll find in the book:
- Major manufacturers (including HH’s and major boutique retailers/wholesalers) of wholesale tutu’s, pettiskirts, hair bows, flower clips, crib shoes, fairy wings, fairy dresses, wands, butterfly wings, nylon butterfly decorations, petti tops, pettidresses, headbands, & more
- How to import successfully; an ENTIRE chapter dedicated to IMPORTS
- Which agents are the best for handling your overseas transaction
- General Resources
- Negotiation price and moq’s
- How To Merchandise
- How to build a killer website
- How to get traffic and sales
- Where to buy displays
- Viral Marketing
- And, if that’s not enough, we provide a platform for group buys
About the Author
Niche business developer, Tutu Couture lover and industry guru
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40 Wholesale Tutus $120.00 |
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Wholesale Baby & girls Pettiskirts Petticoats tutus x10 $158.00 |
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5 Tutu Tutus for Junior Girls&Adult Ballet Dance Wear Wholesale Lot U Pick Color $55.00 |
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5 Tutu Tutus for Junior Girls&Adult Ballet Dance Wear Wholesale Lot U Pick Color $55.00 |
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5 Tutu Tutus for Junior Girls&Adult Ballet Dance Wear Wholesale Lot U Pick Color $55.00 |
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5 Tutu Tutus for Junior Girls&Adult Ballet Dance Wear Wholesale Lot U Pick Color $55.00 |
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5 Tutu Tutus for Junior Girls&Adult Ballet Dance Wear Wholesale Lot U Pick Color $55.00 |
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Wholesale Zebra Ballet Tutus Girls Dance Skirts 4 pcs $41.95 |
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4 Four TUTUS Pettiskirt LOT Wholesale Baby kids NEW $26.99 |
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Tutus Multi Pc Wholesale lot Ballet Dress Up Princess Costume Girls Kids Skirts $19.50 |
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4 PICK FOUR Baby TUTUs Skirt Infant Toddler Wholesale $26.99 |
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Christmas Holiday Tutu Jingle Bells PEN $4.99 Sold out last season! Great Holiday Item! You will get a MIX of available styles. Free can display when you order 36…. |
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Little Miss Ballerina Tutu Porcelain Doll With Stand $13.35 In her lacy pink tutu and matching slippers, this lovely little ballerina is ready for her first recital! Your heart will melt at the sight of this lifelike porcelain doll, so lifelike that you can almost hear the music begin. Weight 1.5 lbs. 7″ x 3 1/2″ x 16 1/2″ high. Porcelain with polyester dress. Wooden display stand included…. |
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Cheech and Chong’s Up In Smoke (High-Larious Edition) $2.90 Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 09/04/2007 Run time: 85 minutes Rating: R… |
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Set of 2 USA PATRIOTIC HAIR TUTUS! Pony Tail Tyes $1.68 Hair TuTu’s are the hot hair accessory – and we’ve got them in a fun Patriotic Theme! Colors of Red, White & blue with glittering, glimmering stars!… |
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Christmas Holiday Hair Tutus w/ Bells Set of 2 $1.68 Great Christmas Holiday Item! Assorted styles. You will get a random mix of available styles…. |
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Halloween Tutu Pen (Sold Individually) $4.99 Order 36 and get free display! Ghosts & Pumpkin appliques…. |
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Bundle Monster 24-Piece Daisy Flower Clip Crocheted Baby Headbands / Hair Clips Mixed Color Lot for Girls – Fits 0 to 5yrs Toddler $13.99 Play dress up with your daughter with this amazingly huge monster value for your little one. This bundle comes with 12 crocheted headbands in various colors and 12 removable Gerber daisy clips in various designs and colors. Each flower comes with a clear rhinestone jewel and has an interchangeable removable clip. With all the variety of colors and flower styles, the design possibilities are end… |
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Hippopotamus Crystal Necklace in Purple Hippo Gift Box $5.98 Gorgeous Pendant with genuine European Crystals in a matching Velour Hinged Gift Box! Our entire series of these cute animal necklaces makes wonderful gifts! Each pendant hands on an 18″ chain, genuine European crystals and 18 kt gold finish. Get one of each style!… |
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Sparkly Pink Sequin Newsboy Hat Girls Diva Cap $5.85 These stunning sparkle sequin newsboy style Diva hats will be perfect for your little diva. Great to complete a diva costume or just for fun! Give them away as party favors for many divas! Fits older girls to adults. Also great for play or everyday wear. … |
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My Pillow Cozy Cow 18 $19.65 A Super-Soft Chenille Plush Pillow. So cuddly you’ll never want to put it down! Starts out as your pal, then un-velcro its belly, and it quickly becomes your pillow. Washable on Gentle Cycle. Not Recommended for the Dryer!… |