Leather Goods in Cheltenham, United Kingdom

https://www.facebook.com/urpromotionsltd/

Speak to Nikki Budding at colour connection they can do anything

https://www.facebook.com/80608787943 Chilli Promotional Products Jody Fletcher

https://www.facebook.com/clothingyourwayltd/

Sam Triffitt and Dale Triffitt:)

Thank you Adele and Kirsty. We can supply key rings and all sorts of merchandise please either visit our Facebook page that Adele has kindly posted or our website www.clothingyourway.co.uk If you send us some details we will get some prices across to you tomorrow

Matt Richardson is brilliant at this

Thanks Gabi! Kirsty I'd love to help! Can you let me know your email address and I'll pop you an email tomorrow :). Jody@chillipromotions.co.uk. Www.facebook.com/ChilliPromotionalProducts

I use weebly and it's going very well so far. No it's not an amazing site but I've only been up and running 9 months, budget is very tight. Plenty more products being added soon. I find weebly so easy to use and just packed with fantastic features. Www.EvoEquine.co.uk

Wendy Murphy has just relaunched her new ecommerce website and may have some useful tips. And yes, my book Online Business Startup might unleash some sparks of imagination as well: http://bit.ly/OnlineBusinessStartup

Maria Waskiel-Smit - I started on ebay and etsy and the latter is better by far. I'd probably test the water there first if you're looking for a cheaper and quicker option to be going on with, but I found you could do so much more with your own website and... very often I found customers were asking for a pointer to my website. I had one before, but it was a showcase only. I now have a fully functioning, all dancing, all sparkling website developed by Anorak Cat Website Designs, Richard and Amy Louisa. I also found Robin Waite's book (post above) extremely helpful too. Good luck!

Thanks for the mention Rick! Hi Nicki Definitley something Matt (not on Facebook :)) could do if you're looking for a small batch/bespoke pieces. Pop him an email matt.newham@gmail.com :). Some examples of his work on cotswoldleather.co.uk.

I recommend Adrien Herbert for advice on this. The legalities of e-commerce are part of her speciality. adrienherbert@blacklinelegal.com

I asked Adrien for you as she's not in this group. 'She needs public liability and employers liability at least. Kingsbridge Insurance will advise.'

https://www.facebook.com/cuffsnottingham/

This is me www.SeamsRite.co.uk

There are fashion trade shows such as Pure and gift shop trade show Top Drawer, both at Olympia. Spring Fair and Autumn Fair at the NEC and Home & Gift in Harrogate. You could take a small stand at any of these, they often have deals and areas for first time exhibitors. Also shows like Top Drawer has an area within called Craft for British Made goods.