Hi,

I am looking at some business ideas  and one that I would like to
start is a Personalized Photo Gift business that would be run off a
kiosk in a mall.  Customers would bring their photo or have it taken
at the kiosk and I would put it on some of the following products.

Tshirts, Mugs, Mouse Mats, Caps, Throws, Quilts, Cushions, Pillows,
Canvas Paper, Canvas Bags, Clockes, Watches etc.

This would be similar to perssonalized gifts available from
www.personalcreations.com.

I would like a run down on the equipment I would need to start ths
business and the best costs available for these products, including
what type of digital camera and imaging software I would use.

All of this equipment needn't be on site at the kiosk if it is too bulky.

I have already come across rplbiz.com, shopcasi.com &
creative-photo.com, but would like to find more suppliers particularly
in Europe.  I would also appreciate a list of websites of similar
projects or businesses.

Many Thanks

Adrian

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Request for Question Clarification by leader-ga on 04 Dec 2003 08:38 PST

Hello adsw-ga:

I have started working on your question. I was able to find many
relevant sources.  It will really help me and other researchers if you
can tell us the country where you will likely start your business.
Waiting for your reply.

Thanks.

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Clarification of Question by adsw-ga on 04 Dec 2003 08:59 PST

Hi leader-ga:

Many thanks for your quick response.  I'm planning to start it in
Ireland, and who knows, may yet take over the world !!

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Clarification of Question by adsw-ga on 04 Dec 2003 09:12 PST

A little addidtion to my question.  

If it is at all possible, could you tell me what processes are
involved in dye sublimintation and is it more expensive than other
methods of transfering images to gifts.  Also could you tell me if in
yor opinion there is a market for this, I know its rampant in the USA.