2007-03-27 12:20:59 · 3 answers · asked by mrstdavis1 1 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!
2007-03-28 04:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a hard business to compete in. I just finished barber school a few months ago and have shopped for supplies. The chains sell it for what a small shop can pay wholesale.
You'd need to be able to offer something they don't like delivery.
2007-03-27 20:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by never_vote_democrat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could find a store that is out ouf buisness or an open lot for retail the problem though is taxes, money per sq ft and stuff like that. to get all the beauty stuff you should go to sallys they have so much stuff. also make sure to have a lawyer and stuff like that by hand u may need them
2007-03-27 19:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by sammy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋