me and my fiance are thinking about owning our own pet store. probily just fish, reptiles, and small animals and pet supplies. but we dont know where to go to start researching all this i just want any information we can get before we start getting into this. thank you
2007-02-12 09:55:30 · 2 answers · asked by mommy2brandon14212 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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:
* 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
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-02-13 05:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to a store owner not in the area that you are going to be setting up. ask them if you can help them and work for them for free for a while to understand the ropes. as long as your not competition they might help
2007-02-12 18:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by trucker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋