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Make sure your desired beads will fit onto your desired thread. Size 11 beads will fit up to size 10 thread. I recommend using size 11 beads for bead crochet as anything smaller would make it difficult to crochet.
Whenever possible buy a "Hank" of beads. They are pre-strung and always your best bargain. This makes it easy to get them onto your thread.