3. Provide a "limited warranty" that defines specific things that you guarantee about your product. If you don't, then your product is subjected to default general "warranty of merchantability". Basically an unconditional guarantee.

4. If mis-assembly or misuse of your product might cause damage, then you need to provide complete instructions. Clearly state proper use of product and place a warning about misuse of product.

5. Place large clear warning labels on your product and packaging. The presence of warning labels has protected many businesses from large legal settlements.

6. Write a complete manufacturing specification for your product. Many lawsuits are based on presence of a "manufacturing defect". Although a specification can work against you, if you don't have a manufacturing specification, that in itself is evidence of negligence.

Don't jump into starting a business without taking steps to protect your personal assets. A business failure is a sad thing, but a business failure where you also lose your personal assets is a tragedy.

And by way - I make no warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, either expressed or implied. By using this material, reader assumes complete responsibility for any and all damages resulting from that use. ----------------------------------------------------------- Resource Box: Copyright(C)2002 Bucaro TecHelp. To learn how to maintain your computer and use it more effectively to design a Web site and make money on Web visit http://bucarotechelp.com To subscribe to Bucaro TecHelp Newsletter Send a blank email to bucarotechelp-subscribe@topica.com -----------------------------------------------------------

Rachel Park had foresight to see that time had come to create something a bit off beaten path for male population. In June 2001 she opened her own unique on-line neck wear boutique. Visit http://rachelpark.com to see ties Rachel sells for between $15.00 and $40.00.

Tips for a handcrafted clothing and accessories Web site:

1. Don't think this business is for women only. Remember, some of top fashion designers in world are men.

2. Even though you charge a premium price for handcrafted products, does not mean you can't use templates and fixtures to help automate construction process.

3. Choosing a product for your business is only first step. You also need to create (or hire someone to create) an attractive and functional Web site, and promote that Web site. Your Web site should not be just a catalog of your products. You also need to provide good content, like Rachel's information that lets men choose a tie by shirt color, and step-by-step instructions on how to tie a tie. Good content is "food" for search engines.

Style is a rare commodity in todays look-alike manufactured world. You can help people dress and feel good by providing them with custom designed and crafted clothing and accessories. In meeting demand for style, you can make kind of profit that lets you live in style. ----------------------------------------------------------- Resource Box: Copyright(C)2002 Bucaro TecHelp. To learn how to maintain your computer and use it more effectively to design a Web site and make money on Web visit http://bucarotechelp.com To subscribe to Bucaro TecHelp Newsletter Send a blank email to bucarotechelp-subscribe@topica.com -----------------------------------------------------------