owning a pet store?

Question

I was just wondering what you need to do to open a pet store. Like what licenses do you need and other stuff... I am looking into that... and I think I'll mostly sell only rodents as I have more knowledge of how to take care of them then say birds or reptiles or fish other then Betas... I figure this wont happen for a few years... but I just wanna know ^^ cause I'm curious... thanks :)

Answer 1

I suggest that you contact your local SCORE office for great information on opening any business.

Answer 2

From what I understand, owning a fish store or any pet store, is a struggle. First of all you are always in competetion with the chain stores. Most fish stores get their fish from wholesalers, they sell the fish at discounted prices to the retailers, just like anything else. Then the pet store marks it up to make a profit and sells to the public. I don't think anyone should go into the pet business with the idea that they are going to get rich off of it, because it isn't likely to happen. When you factor in overhead, and the high turn-over rate of employees, it is tough to make a successful go of it. tina

Answer 3

I would suggest beginning with taking a course at a local community college that will help you in writing a business plan. It will assist you with how to get a business up and running. That should be your first step. After you figure all that out, then you can figure out what licenses you need for animals and stuff like that.
You might want to check out this book: "Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care Careers (Paperback)"ISBN: 0658010433, read the description on Amazon.

Answer 4

GO TO THE CIY THAT YOU WANT TO START THIS STORE AT AND THE CITY OFFICER CAN TELL YOU . JUST FISH YOU WILL NOT DO GOOD THAT ALONE GOOD LUCK

Answer 5

well you should also sell fish and just hire people with experience