How Much It Costs To Start A Boutique (My Experience)

[@TrueScandal]

step 1: have a dylan me: damnit

[@IkaneishaJenkins]

😂😂 RIGHT?!

[@unicorn6206]

Lmfaooooo

[@sarath7619]

Omg! I want to see an online boutique version.

[@AllisLife]

Sarath Dee you got it sister! 💕 Coming soon!

[@overseestraveler28]

Me TOO 🙌

[@YvonneClarisse]

Same

[@Veronica_del]

Yes please!! Online boutique :)

[@BB-ts2gu]

Alli Schultz YAY YAY!!! Thanks Alli!!! 😘

[@fashnforward]

$48,000 seem like a lot but when I think about it.......the car I literally plan on getting in 2 weeks (Lexus RX) is almost $43,000 🤔 I would definitely keep riding around in my little Rinky-dink Honda that is paid off and definitely invest in my dreams. Instead of getting another vehicle that I want but don’t need. This video just made my day because no one ever breaks down and talk about real number as it applies to opening a store. I’m sure I can do it with spending less then the amount you spent. I’m so eager and ready to just do this now 🤗 thanks for this video and give your handy man (bf) a big high five for the craftsmanship. The store looks amazing 🤗

[@AllisLife]

FashNForward Daily I drove a shitty Subaru around for the first couple years that I was open. It was definitely a humbling car to drive with it’s cracked windshield and all. Invest in your business first so you can buy multiple Lexus’s down the road. I just bought a new Jeep last year and sold the Subaru! Keep in mind that this budget was for a big space. You can start a lot smaller with a lot less money! 💕

[@vlee7217]

Look into business credit too

[@MariaDelgado-sq2gw]

Yasss girl yasss! 🙌🏼

[@Motionboyzzzz]

FashNForward Daily so how did it go?

[@ieshagreen2430]

@@AllisLife you should do 2 business class a month. It maybe alot to do but it if will be beneficial for you and your student's

[@organicallyhannah]

The way you hype up your man. Yes girl 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@annetteg1174]

And yet.....he's been a boyfriend for 11years.

[@SBG_Arseny]

Annette G Lmao right tell her to stfu you don’t congratulate someone over hyping up their significant other. She should do that.

[@thevelazquezfamily4069]

Arseny OR you can take your negative ass some please else🤷🏼‍♀️

[@XandrayaArzu]

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[@XandrayaArzu]

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[@fluffywhitepup2213]

I’m not in the boutique business, but have really enjoyed seeing how you have built your business. You have been incredibly kind and generous with sharing the steps to your success. Congrats on the sponsorship! You earned it!

[@trulyswish5816]

I’m so happy for opening my own business. I just love how I’ll get to be the owner and have a key and just hang out in the store it’s really cool

[@bridgestowisdom]

YES Alli! Great video! My husband is a carpenter and he has saved me so much money while growing my boutique! A man that can work with his hands is a great blessing!🙌😁💞

[@vanessa8o]

Wohh! That’s a lot of money !!! I bought 4 racks a table and a cashier desk for $80 I bought them all used and spent $4,000 in clothing (my space is smaller) the mannequins are $55.99 at hobby lobby. I definitely like to make that dollar last . Your store is beautiful

[@ParabellumBoutique]

Alli thank you so much for taking time to make these videos! I am at the very beginning stages of creating an online boutique. It is so scary, intimidating.... just all-the-emotions!~ Your videos somehow make them minimal. It is reassuring. I have wanted to own my own boutique since I was very young and always thought it would be so far out of my reach. Thanks to my hardworking husband for making this long lived dream start to unfold and become a reality. Thank you for encouraging and sharing your inside information with all of us "newboutiquies".

[@Glow4everboutique]

Thank you so much!!! For all this free videos, for take your time to educate others you are a queen , helping other woman to be successful , I been watching your video everyday and I decide to invest my money in my boutique . today I got my space and I opening in 11/2 months. I’m so excited. Love you so much and thank you one more time.

[@jaebiggz]

How long did it take for u to make ur investment back like from buying clothes and instore

[@Anne1000.]

Wow! This was so incredibly helpful! I work at a successful clothing boutique right now in Hawaii and have always wanted my own store. I just quit my medical assistant career after 18 yrs and have had this on my list of things I really wanted to do for probably just as long! I was expecting the cost to be so much more. Totally attainable if you really thing about it. As a gal mentioned above about a car vs a loan that will pay you back eventually. Thank you so much for breaking everything down and mentioning things I didn’t think of! 🥰

[@tiaraharris6113]

Hey can you please share : How did you find a retail store? The cost of the lease? Did the owner do a credit check? Etc. Please.

[@UseYourManners123]

She did a video on her experience and her recommendations.

[@bryttanijoe3525]

thank you! We started our boutique in 2018 and your advice is so helpful. Like you said in another video boutiques aren't always friendly with each other and it shouldn't be like that. Really appreciate your advice and transparency! You inspire me and my business partner to keep going

[@ninaxfresagabs]

Got my sellers permit about three years ago and went into dtla to source some pieces but never really did much with it from there but this year I’ve really wanted to just make something of my own. Thank you for being very straightforward.

[@Neylyn_and_Layk]

Thank you for always being so open! Your videos are the best! I have learned more from you than all the research ive done plus other people’s videos! 💕

[@candacereneejones]

What security system do you use? What tags did you use for small items like jewelry? Does the printer do that as well? Did you design the store layout?Thank you so muchhhhhhhbb for sharing!!!!!!!! So helpful!!!! It’s so helpful and o can see it and touch it bc you have shown it!!!!!!! Oh the felt grips for the hangers do the hanger company sell them?

[@Toyah3]

You lost me at $55,000... congrats though girl!

[@iligalvan]

Righhht like common

[@donrae11]

Exactly lol bye

[@KinkssNCoilss]

Lol How much do you guys think it costs to open a store? Come on. Inventory alone is hella expensive. Most people take out a loan to start businesses for a reason. It’s not cheap if you’re trying to do it right.

[@katiec541]

$55,000 is nothing to open a business that will probably make that back in the first year or two....

[@unicorn6206]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@melisaco79]

This video is absolutely amazing, I love your honesty. I will definitely check out ShopKeep later. I've been using PayPal as a POS and for online sales, but I feel like they take alot out for fees and I'm not seeing the value in keeping them. Your costs are very good. I know that the SBA here in L.A. have business start up loans for around $50,000 - $150,000 . I think that many of us get frazzled in the very bare bones beginning with filing incorporation papers. Like the $70 to register your LLC and the up-front $800 for CFTB to obtain our EINs, especially when just starting out. It took me a long time because of those very beginning costs that the costs for starting up a shop looks less threatening, lol

[@MissLilly-vn2wt]

We miss you! On this channel and the one with Dylan! You are one of the most genuine honest people from KZbin, never bored of you! Always appreciate your videos, blessings!

[@elisabethreichstamm3840]

How to start a boutique: 1. Have money 2. Be smart 3. First find an amazing boyfriend who builds you all of your inventory 😉

[@naileenlifestyletv]

1. Have lots of money. 🥺😭

[@studytae7802]

Take a loan. It's worth it if you are determined to put effort into it. You'll end up making more money from it than what you borrowed.

[@lifeofbunnie8473]

This was so helpful thank u sweetie. My boyfriend is also a General Contractor and his work is really good he’s also in the fashion industry as well. Keep up the awesome work I love your store... you seem really happy that your boyfriend is very supportive and I absolutely love that ❤️❤️❤️

[@monicaromanus6457]

You did a great job providing details. Truly appreciate your knowledge

[@billknudson6620]

That's a wonderful video covering a lot of information quickly! It really doesn't cost as much as I thought it would to open a boutique. A friend of mine is working on creating numerous stores and I will be partnering with her in the business. Each store will probably be about 4x the size of yours. So, we'll see how it all goes. Thanks much again for the info and we will probably be in touch for more info.

[@ak-tn1ed]

Ali!!! I just had the worst day ever and this upload made me feel so much better. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration

[@AYOcallmekat]

Alli, you are just so amazing. I really hope you know how inspirational you really are. I can’t put into words how much you’ve made me feel like my dream is possible. Thank you for sharing. We love you, girl!

[@kimmyz]

Awesome locks, Alli! So basically, you need quite a bit of money, a good space in a busy shopping area, a talented and sexy boyfriend, fashion sense, a creative mind and a kick ass work ethic. LOVE the look of your shop! And Love YOU always!

[@janicekelly3467]

Alli - you're the BEST! Love you so much! You are incredibly gifted and talented. And beautiful inside and out!!

[@__justangie5872]

So basically I need a Dylan in my life ! 😂😂😂

[@AdrienneBennett]

basically...lol

[@oni2278]

You need a man that will commit, not 11 years of boyfriend and girlfriend. If it’s more than that, then call it that, but bf of anything double digits, heIl bf of over 5 years is 🤔😳🤷🏾‍♀️

[@__justangie5872]

Oni it’s not that deep. Just a joke . Get your panties out a bunch . Btw if she want a bf for the rest of her life that’s her business. 💯🖖🏾

[@UseYourManners123]

Yes, you must hang out at construction sites and like start a convo, “ soooo, you like to build things? Well I like things built.. we have that in common!” Tehee. Free builds! Cha Ching! Haha

[@karinamanono3698]

Lol no he taken😎😆👏.

[@juucize]

I just found your KZbin channel yesterday and I am obsessed with it! I have wanted to start a business since I was around ten. I never really knew where to start. I always made a website (not owning the domain), but I always deleted it. Thank you for being awesome and sharing all your advice!

[@AshleyDohner]

Love that!! Congrats, you deserve it. When I opened my boutique and chose Shopkeep I told them I knew about them because of you and your videos!! :)

[@cjowsley]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It is so inspiring! I just got my idea for my clothing line about 6 months ago and am registering my LLC next week and meeting with a CPA first week of the new year so I can go to the Magic Convention in Las Vegas (I already watched your video on that, and thank you!) Wish me luck! I will be doing what you're doing one day. Thank you for all the advice, vulnerability, and honesty. I wish you continued success!

[@zoesmith6817]

Im planning on opening a boutique this was extremely helpful! Thank you!!

[@lenialise]

Omg one of my dreams is to open up my own boutique. This just inspired me to keep working hard and saving until that day comes 💗🙌🏽

[@jennifercampuzano1105]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m in my 9th month of my brick and mortar & have started feeling defeated but this has really helped. I appreciate you taking time to share this information 😊❤️

[@chicanica2000]

Tha is for being transparent, good luck to you!

[@itsjanasoli]

I use Shopkeep for my grocery / deli business and it is absolutely amazing! I researched multiple systems and agree that shopkeep is the best of the best 👌🏼

[@j.aguilar5483]

Realest and most thorough video I've seen! Thank you for sharing!! 💕

[@metalmami7862]

You are an example of a powerful WOMAN! Proud of u !

[@smoovedivaz3]

Yesss Delion you the GOAT... Alli your definitely THE GOAT as well. your videos are so helpful i'm ready to start my boutique now!! Thanks for the helpful videos

[@ahillery7635]

Thank you so much for sharing and for encouraging! Women supporting women. It shows that you do not need to be a "shark" or cut throat to succeed. I wish you continued success and prosperity. PS. Hello to Truckee my old stomping grounds.

[@Ztravelsinpumps]

I had to like this 2 seconds in bc you’re so awesome for sharing this!

[@juliannapaige8462]

This is honestly one of your best videos! You are such an inspiration to me, I love seeing boss babes succeeding and doing great in the business world!!

[@sheetalmudaliar]

Hi! Allie...I love your videos.i learn so much from you.i contemplating to start a small brick n mortar fashion boutique in India. You are doing a great job. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge.

[@arieldellamas2052]

Thank you. I hope the best for everyone’s business ventures

[@spicybirdmom]

this is exactly what i've been looking for. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@adam0828]

Alli you're a super cool inspirational youtuber! I love your videos. Keep up the good work :) Regards from Cape Town, South-Africa -Adam

[@BrightDelight14]

Girl! You are amazing. Thank you for always sharing your wisdom. I’ve been mulling the idea for forever but every time I see a video, I get more motivated. Can’t wait to see more!

[@sandramundra5215]

Since your boyfriend made everything It would have been helpful for him to share the costs for what he built. At least provide you with the cost if he's camera shy.

[@demetricahowell]

Best video ever. I love it.❤

[@llanasapeachey7638]

Thanks so much I have been following you for ages. I have an online gift store and have been planning to start a brick and mortar and this is what I needed. 🔥🔥

[@sfab5039]

Such a helpful video! Thanks your amazing videos, I'm glad to have found you.

[@tirefasf2089]

I love you alli i missed you so much!! Can you please make a vid on taxes accounting etc how that works bc i cannot understand that shit at all. Also one on how to hire workers, what to ask them in interviews, how they clock in work, how you pay them etc?

[@kylagreenhow]

You are so inspirational! Thank you for these videos! Me and my best friend are wanting to start an online boutique and hope to one day have a brick and mortar store! All these videos are sooooo helpful!

[@michealamorrison1609]

Thank you so so much for posting videos,they have been so helpful to me!

[@QuatonyasLife]

Your boutique is so beautiful! I love your videos! #goals

[@leeaty.2710]

Loved this vid! 💕Can you do a video about how much it would cost to start an online boutique? 😊

[@jmarrero1124]

She did. Look back at her videos. Look at her items, make a list, do the math along side the internet.

[@UseYourManners123]

She did, got her web site and added. Clothes little by little.

[@mirauderosellc7023]

I can provide you with a start up cost template for an online boutique. contact me at [e-mail]

[@audrey-lynnisabel6024]

Leeat Yamin just about $10 a month for a website & enough stock to get you started, as you make sales you use all that money towards more stock & upgrades for your business. You also need packaging for shipping, which they have at dollar tree. It’s really not expensive at all!

[@TravelwithTommy]

Hi Ali. Thanks for the info. Good luck with your boutique.

[@anniecarouba1480]

Wow Alli, such great information. And Shopkeep seems like the way to go. Awesome!

[@AceofHeartsLA]

Thank you for the insight & encouragement, Alli! Here goes nothing...

[@jacxxx831]

Talk about a keeper Thank you for the motivation as well as all the helpful information!

[@nataliegottlieb6399]

Great video and definitely looking into that POS system I am dying for an efficient inventory management system to help me with future buying and finally being profitable. If u made another video with startup costs for online boutiques that would be awesome too. Thanks Ali!

[@petergagnon1998]

Really great video! I love how direct and to the point you deliver all this info!

[@christianvictoria2019]

I was actually expecting the total cost to be wayyy more. This is so encouraging

[@TheRetailGenius]

The "mens section" is GENIUS!!

[@ellaparker325]

You should do more shop inventory videos and show us some of the clothes you have in your store. Or just more daily vlogs.

[@steviejune]

“my boyfriend of 11 years” IM GONNA CRY 😭😭❤️

[@latinachicdesigns6384]

Thanks for being so helpful and sharing your success with your audience. Love your videos.

[@candicelee654]

I recently started posting videos on youtube for my online boutique. You inspired me! xx

[@santavirgemaria]

Wow Alli!!! I just met you and I'm so thankful ✨ This video was so dynamic and super informative. Thank you girl!!! Wish you all success with your projects.

[@LoveDianeBE]

Love your videos! You are a true example of being so successful because you do what you’re so passionate for, for a living! You’re an inspiration! Every video you give me so much life & hope! Thank you!!!! ♥️💕

[@natoyawoodard1187]

I literally am so excited and happy I found your page omg I needed this Thank you

[@alfredawebb6239]

This was extremely helpful! I’m starting online first then have plans for a brick & mortar. I’m a place where there isn’t much competition! In Dallas that’s hard to do! 💗love the video.

[@kaylinwallen4433]

Alli, this was so helpful!! I’m just starting an store (only online for now) and all of your videos have been THE MOST helpful ones I have come across! I have one question: where did you get the hanging gold planter?? It’s adorable!

[@Play2Win549]

Thank you so much Alli for sharing! Your video was quite helpful. Good luck with everything!!

[@crystalchavez4576]

Love her advice. She inspires me. I really want to do this it’s my dream to have a clothing store. I just don’t know how to get the ball rolling.i will keep researching and looking into it and try to do it.

[@monicaantilla3451]

Girrlll, You are Goals! Thank you so much!!! On my way of becoming a successful boutique owner! 🖤

[@BB-ts2gu]

Alli, may I ask how you were able to fund your stores in the beginning? Loans, Davis, credit, a combo of the above?' Thanks so much for your videos! You are super inspiring.

[@VulcanXIV]

It's a shame this wasn't answered but i myself have been researching for a small business and i came across a video of Mark Cuban in an interview saying "if you start up a business with loans then you're a moron" paraphrased of course. The logic is that being a business owner is about toughing out months of unguaranteed profit vs. Guaranteed expenses (loans being an extremely unforgiving guaranteed expense).

[@Bikinibee]

Start in your house, online with $500 for inventory. Brand yourself. You can start with dollar store tissue paper and bags. Move up.

[@baileyagett5577]

I started this way I have a website now after a year and in another year I hope to own a physical store . I posted my inventory on Instagram and used that as my website to begin with I met people locally for free and made the bags look really put together and cute and wrote notes to each customer that I put in the bags saying how thankful I am they support my business! I also gave small discounts to each new customer I. The beginning to get them to come back again. Like 15% off their next purchase.

[@BB-ts2gu]

Bailey Agett thank you so much!!!!

[@BB-ts2gu]

VulcanXIV thank you so much!

[@ebbiejae]

Can we all just admire how talented Dylan is ?

[@maeb4unaturals51]

Thanks so much for this informative video. Ur husband did a great job n i love the look of your store.

[@hamishalanay6831]

I love your videos so helpful and encouraging ..I can’t wait to open my online boutique..

[@carolinehaygood9486]

This has always been my dream. Thanks for the advice! :)

[@Phoebenoahg]

Thanks love I needed this!! Just registered me and my sisters business can’t wait what is in store for us 🥰

[@danatanner2390]

I see a lot of boutiques in my area.. how much does competition come into play? Aside from visual appearance and inventory, what other factors need to be considered in choosing a location? City wise and street wise? Also, what is your view on Online vs Physical boutiques? Pros, cons?

[@siaren3427]

Thanks for all time you dedicate to giving us the best tips and helping us reach our business goals. If I do decide on shopkeep will definitely sign through your link.

[@AlexHuerta]

You should do one for online boutique would be an awesome video!!!

[@Crows_zer0]

Loved that this vid went straight to the point! Thanks for the info!

[@sheilabonus6232]

Girl, your hair is gorgeous!❤ Great video!

[@mollomango]

Please make an online boutique version of this!! Love your videos so much, thank you 💕😘

[@srayseng]

Awesome video love it. Thanks for all those useful information.

[@LadyDayK87]

You were extremely thorough, inspiring and awesome! Thank you soooo much!

[@ACWeekes]

Congrats! Everything looks wonderful.

[@stitch69er65]

Thanks for doing video really enjoy watching them ,will be opening my shop this spring ;🙃

[@MsWash50]

You are my newest idol 🥰. By the way love love love how you explain it all from how you started to all that you would need. There were quite a few things I haven’t thought of. Looking forward to more of you and videos. I wish you great success and all that you do. I too one day would like to be my own boss and own a boutique. #yougivemehope #yougivemelife

[@daniellemccarty6981]

This is a great video I'm just starting my own boutique and I have soooooo many ?s thanx for filling in some blanks

[@tinanz985]

Love it! Ali you're awesome! Thanks for sharing 💜

[@starlovesyouu]

So did you get a business credit to fund your business ?

[@limyshirty]

Thank you Alli

[@aseda9461]

How did you find your vendors your merchandise??? Love your product. 👍👍

[@IkaneishaJenkins]

I offer free vendor lists for those trying to get started