2006-07-25 10:25:38 · 8 answers · asked by dianemcbigryl 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I have looked at your questions, you seem to have a lot about business.... if you wold like to contact me directly I may be able to offer some tools that could protect and grow your small business, as that is what I do for a living.
Good luck either way....
2006-07-25 18:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by mallicoatdd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Starting A Flower And Gift Shop by Millicent Gray Lownes-Jackson
* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping
* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel
* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder
* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-26 09:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-25 10:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by dotobjects 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a location near a hospital, even if it's a tent, buy some plants at a flea market or reasonable country type nursery. Display your best plants where they will be seen by all that pass by. Keep your prices reasonable and know your product. Always take the time to intelligently answer questions about the plants you sell. Also, talk to the plants and water and fertilize to each plant's own liking. Good luck
2006-07-25 10:32:40 · answer #4 · answered by Heidi 4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the following and try to partner up or gain business,
funeral parlors
local hospitals
cemetaries
other companies that sell gifts, like baloons and greeting cards
supermarkets, large and mom and pop sized
wedding planners
churches
schools, for dances and proms
2006-07-25 10:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reduce prices. Do deliveries. Advertise.
2006-07-25 10:29:28 · answer #6 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought you "Have a flower buisness"? Why do you need to get it started if you have it already? You suck!
2006-07-25 10:28:35 · answer #7 · answered by eyedios 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
play jingle song in radio or infront ur store
2006-07-25 10:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋