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The older we get, the more excuses we make for not chasing after our dreams. But truth is, goals are attainable at any age.

I worked with a small company that provided  3PL services, and while I`m normally a do-it-yourself-er, my experience taught me that it`s generally worthwhile to rely on experienced importers.  There are lots of restrictions on imports, and when you can have a "known shipper" handle processes for you, the lead times can be more reliable.  These services with their own contracted customs broker (often outsourced by the 3PL company) are experienced, can handle the documentation and logistics, and can help prevent or minimize customs hang-ups. 
If you can find a fulfillment house close to you, you`ll be better able to manage quality control, as opposed to warehousing everything on the opposite coast from you.  If you do a search on "fulfillment services", logistics, and 3PL in your area, you`ll probably be able to find someone who can help.  The right outfit should be able to handle the import, warehousing, and distribution (or any of the individual components) for you.  Your local UPS or FedEx hub is likely to know of such companies.

Here`s some articles about fulfillment specifically for the apparel industry from a small business perspective. You should read these in order btw.
http://www.fashion-incubator.com/mt/archives/importance_of_product_identification.html
http://www.fashion-incubator.com/mt/archives/importance_of_product_identification_pt_2.html
http://www.fashion-incubator.com/mt/archives/fulfillment_centers_pt1.html
http://www.fashion-incubator.com/mt/archives/fulfillment_centers_pt2.html


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