I've been thinking about opening a business like a pet store or something. How would I start?

Question

I've been thinking about opening a business like a pet store or something. How would I start?

Answer 1

You need to decide first about the business you want to enter into.

You can look at various on line business opportunity to start with, they wont cost you much.

You can visit dollardays and see the details regarding starting your own business.

DollarDays has partnered with StartupNation to provide you with all the information you need to start or grow your business. From easy "How-To" guides to planning, financing, and technology.

All the best!

You may get some good insight into becoming an entrepreneur.

Answer 2

draw up a business plan, incorporate a company, use the business plan to acquire funding (from angel investors, or banks, or anyone who you can get to take an interest basically).

if funding isn't an issue then acquire the company, loan your assets to it and find a shop to rent, source suppliers etc etc.

Answer 3

Develop a business plan and figure out your startup costs and on going costs (in ohter words determine what it will take to become profitable).

Use this basic checklist to make sure all the important steps are taken before you launch your new venture. This business checklist will make sure that you cross all your t's and dot all your i's before your business launch.

Steps to Starting a Business -

http://www.developer-resource.com/starti...

Other sites you might find helpful are:

SBA - http://www.sba.gov/

SCORE - http://www.score.org

Small Business Resource - http://www.small-business-software.net

Business Link - http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/act...

Goodluck!