Starting an Online T-shirt Business
Typically, you do not need a business license to sell t-shirts online. Check with your local county revenue or finance department to learn more.
Steps to Start an Online T-shirt Business
- Find a Niche for Your Online T-Shirt Business
- Design Your Own T-Shirt
Legal Considerations for Selling T-shirts
In general, it is not “illegal” to make and sell t-shirts.
Cost Considerations
It will cost you about a minimum of $1,000 to start a t-shirt business out of your home.
Registering Your T-shirt Business
You may want to get a resale license to buy clothing from a distributor free from sales tax.
Starting a T-shirt Business
To ensure quality prints for your shirt-selling business, your design files should generally be at least 300 pixels per inch (dpi or ppi).
Reasons to Start a T-shirt Business
More potential for revenue: You can make a lot more money than traditional businesses as your product reaches more potential customers.