How to start phone cables work step-by-step guide

Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to start a phone cables business (charging cables, data cables, earphone wires, etc.). I’ll keep it practical and beginner-friendly.

1. Understand the Phone Cables Business

Phone cables work means manufacturing, assembling, or trading mobile accessories such as:

• Charging cables (USB, Type-C, Lightning)
• Data cables
• Earphone cables
• Fast-charging & braided cables

You can start small at home and grow step by step.

2. Choose Your Business Type

First decide what you want to do:

Option A: Trading / Reselling (Best for Beginners)

• Buy cables in bulk
• Sell in local market, online, or shops
• Low risk, low investment

Option B: Cable Assembly (Semi-Manufacturing)

• Buy wire, connectors, plugs
• Assemble cables yourself
• More profit than reselling

Option C: Full Manufacturing (Later Stage)

• Machines required
• High investment
• Best for large scale

👉 Recommended: Start with Option A or B

3. Market Research

Before investing money:

• Visit mobile markets
• Check popular cable types
• Ask shopkeepers:
  • Fast charging demand?
  • Type-C or Lightning more sale?
  • Average price range?

In Pakistan, high demand items:

• Type-C fast charging cables
• Braided cables
• 3A / 5A charging cables

4. Investment & Budget Planning

Small Startup Budget (PKR)

• Stock purchase: 20,000 – 40,000
• Packaging & branding: 5,000 – 10,000
• Tools (if assembling): 5,000 – 8,000
• Miscellaneous: 2,000

💰 Total: 30,000 – 60,000 PKR

5. Raw Material / Stock Sourcing

You can buy from:

• Local mobile accessory markets
• Wholesale dealers
• Online B2B suppliers

Materials for assembly:

• Copper wire
• USB connectors (Type-C, Micro, Lightning)
• PVC or braided cable covers
• Heat shrink tubes

6. Tools Required (For Cable Assembly)

Basic tools:

• Wire cutter
• Soldering iron
• Multimeter (testing)
• Heat gun
• Small vise or clamp

No heavy machine needed at start.

7. Cable Assembly Process (Simple)

1. Cut wire to required length
2. Strip insulation
3. Attach connector pins
4. Solder connections
5. Insulate with heat tube
6. Test charging & data
7. Pack and label

Quality testing is very important.

8. Branding & Packaging

• Choose a simple brand name
• Print stickers or boxes
• Add:
  • Cable type
  • Charging speed
  • Length
  • Warranty (if possible)

Good packaging = higher price.

9. Pricing & Profit Margin

Example:

• Cost per cable: PKR 120
• Selling price: PKR 200–300
• Profit per cable: PKR 80–180

Selling 10–20 cables daily = good income.

10. Selling Channels

Offline

• Mobile shops
• Repair centers
• Street stalls
• Wholesale to retailers

Online

• Facebook Marketplace
• WhatsApp status
• Daraz
• Instagram page

11. Marketing Tips (Free Methods)

• Offer sample cables to shopkeepers
• Discounts on bulk orders
• Post daily product videos
• Warranty replacement trust policy

12. Legal & Registration (Optional at Start)

• CNIC-based business
• Later:
  • Shop registration
  • NTN number
  • Brand registration

13. Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Low quality wire
❌ No testing before selling
❌ Overpricing initially
❌ No warranty support

14. Growth Plan

After 3–6 months:

• Add fast charging cables
• Start power bank cables
• Import raw material
• Sell under your own brand