I want to start a small business. How do I start?

Question

I want to sell indian dresses, decorative and gift items in PA. I know where to get the supply. How do I start. Please give me step by step info if you can.

I want to know...
1. How to rent a shop
2. How do I get financial spport for small bunisses
3. What are the licensing procedure
4. What are the taxes and fees to gov.
5. and anything else you can think of.

Thank you very much.

Answer 1

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:

* 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!

Answer 2

Since you obviously don't have a clue what you are doing, I would strongly suggest that you go to a place away from where you intend to set up business, find a shop doing similar things, and see if you can get some first hand knowledge from someone already in the business. I did that with a subway franchise, a car wash, and dry cleaner business before I launched it. Decided against all three. But I did find the right business using that approach and it has served me very well for many years. Good luck

Answer 3

Ever taught of an online business its alot less expensive and sometimes makes you more money.
If you wouldn't mind just visiting these sites i think it would be well worth your time.
http://earn.etravelfortune.com/start.php
and
http://earn.etravelfortune.com/tour/tour1.php
Email me and let me know what you think