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Asalamwalikum,

I have found my way to this forum to get some answers and advice from you all. I am planning on starting up a business to sell hijabs for now and maybe expand to sell other things as well inshAllah. I wanted to get some ideas of what many of you sisters are looking for when it comes to buying your hijab. What is something I could add to the package when you receive your hijabs? What will attract you? Also I haven't thought of a name but I am looking for something that is meaningful and unique...Something in arabic with a english translation that has a beautiful meaning towards it. Give me your thoughts and advice of what I should do. I am US based so I am hoping to start soon.
 
Have you seen the hijab pins that have little jewels or beads dangling from them? Those are beautiful and you don't see them everywhere so that could definitely attract some people. Something more simple could be hijab safety pins (like the ones that don't snag).I could go on but I'll leave it there for now. I can fond picture examples of you wish

If I think of a good name I'll give another post. What other items would you be selling?
Inshallah your business will be thriving: )
 
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Welcome to the forum :).

In regards to name, so many ideas on this thread check them out: http://www.islamicboard.com/business-and-islamic-finance/134323600-name-hijab-abaya-business.html

I've been in the eCommerce biz, so if you need help with the site feel free to ask me. I've never been in clothing sector, however I can ask my friend who owns successful Hijab online store to come and help you :ia: on the thread. Looking at his website he focuses on cheap Hijabs and fast delivery speeds.

Setting yourself apart obviously is a great move. Good questions so far, also think about these:

  • Are you unique?
  • If so, in what way?
  • Can you definitely prove it?
  • If you're not unique, are you better at what you do than the competition? And if so, what exactly is it that makes you better?
  • Can you demonstrate in easily understandable language (not BS) what it is that makes you better or different?
  • Do you provide quality--either at a price or irrespective of price?
  • Do you provide value? And that doesn't necessarily mean offering the cheapest prices or matching those of some fly-by-night outfit that could very well not be around tomorrow.
  • If you believe you provide value, can you express it in 20 words or less, spelling out what is the unquestionable benefit you provide at a fair price to satisfied customers?
  • Do you back up your quality products or services with rock-solid, no-questions-asked guarantees and unmatched customer relationships?
  • Are you totally reliable? This goes beyond the above two points and is the reason why some companies have been in business for years, while seemingly not being different than other companies with similar products and services. Perhaps a better way of posing the question would be, Does your company have integrity?
  • Do you give the impression that you've been around for a while and intend to be around for a good deal longer? That anyone dealing with you, (particularly in a B2B relationship), should be assured that you will unhesitatingly solve to their complete satisfaction any and all problems that might occur in your business relationship?
  • Even though it may not necessarily be seen as an obvious bottom-line revenue generator, are you prepared to spend time helping solve customers' problems, irrespective of whether this is part of the service you normally provide?
  • If you've been in business for a while, do you have solid and reference-proof case studies, particularly with locally recognizable satisfied customers, that you can talk about in your advertising? Can potential customers call your existing customers to verify their experiences with you?
Click to expand...
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/171496

May Allah bless your business and make it successful, ameen.
 
Walaikumasalaam,

Every time you sell a hijaab write down a customised benefit of wearing the hijaab on paper.

For example,

Dear Asma

Did you know by wearing the hijaab you are protecting yourself from unnecessary attention.

Not only will it be different but you are also giving dawah & reminding sisters of why the hijaab is worn.


 

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