How to Start a Kid-Focused Business

Associations

• American Apparel and Footwear Association
• American Culinary Federation
• American Home Sewing Association
• American Sewing Guild
• American Specialty Toy Retailing Association
• Association of Game and Puzzle Collectors
• Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association
• Craft & Hobby Association
• Craft Retailers Association for Tomorrow
• Game Manufacturers Association
• International Association of Culinary Professionals
• International Council of Toy Industries
• International Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association
• International Special Events Society
• Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
• National Association of Independent Artists
• National Craft Association
• National Retail Federation
• National Specialty Gift Association
• Toy Industry Association
• Women In Toys

Publications

• Apparel News
• Playthings Magazine
• Special Events Magazine
• Toy Book

Trade Shows

• Accessories the Show
• ASAP Global Sourcing Show
• Boston Gift Show
• Chicago International Toy and Game Fair
• Dallas Men's and Boys' Apparel Market
• MAGIC Marketplace Fashion industry
• National Stationery Show
• New York International Gift Fair
• New York International Toy Fair
• San Francisco International Gift Fair
  

For more information on starting each of these five businesses, including hiring employees, marketing and finances, visit SmallBizBooks.com to purchase the Kids'-Focused Businesses start-up guide.