Need information on starting a boutique!

[yarkamarka]

I am trying to start up a boutique thta will cater to the Arab and Muslim communities of Detroir MI area, i have learned that many muslim women have trouble finding a hip but yet conservative clothing from their local malls. therefore i am hoping to establish a shop that will sell clothes similar to these:---



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Now provided i have a manufacturer in Turkey who can supply me with the goods, can someone please tell me the following.

a) Whats the best way to ship from Turkey to USA? each shipment should be less than 300 lbs.

b) How to i deal with the Customes, i tried shipping on air and they charged me a premium on it, i was told if yuo have a business licesne or something u get cheaper rates from the US customes.

c) Is it a good idea to use one of those American Experess for business credit cards to run my business?

please fill me in.

[buynick]

I was call the post office, ups, fedex and ask them. They're not out to get you and can let you know the rules/pricing. Also, ask your manufacturer how they normally ship to the US.