2. Talk to experts in the industry, preferably those who are already running their own pet shops. It is a good way to communicate online, so that people will not worry about too much competition with each other. The information obtained from the experts who have opened the shop is priceless. Although there are some books to guide the opening of pet shops, they can't give shopkeepers such first-hand information. Only people who have really experienced it can give such advice to car owners. They already know the challenges they face in the market and the latest development of the industry. In addition, they can also give some reasonable suggestions to the owners who have just started a business. Of course, once the business is on the right track, the boss can still exchange ideas and problems with people in the industry.
3. Study the market environment around the owner. Before the owner starts any kind of business, the owner needs to know who the competitors are. Owners also need those predictable competitive risks. If the owner finds that there are many other pet shops in this area, he may have to reconsider his idea. Maybe the owner can focus on a special animal instead of trying to be a pet being made in other stores. At the same time, if you find that other shops are not doing well, and if the owner thinks that the owner can do better, don't miss this opportunity.
4. Write a business plan. This is necessary, whether the shopkeeper raises funds for opening a shop himself or applies for some loans or investments. The most fundamental reason for determining a business plan is to let the owners move towards a clear road to success. The host needs to know many details, such as what the goal is, why the host thinks the host can succeed, and what the budget structure is. These financial management tasks may be very complicated, so it is best to seek the help of some financial advisers when you have the opportunity.
5. Decide how the owner will obtain funds for the owner's business. Most people don't have enough money to start a business. They must apply for small business loans or seek help from private investors. Make sure the business plan is beautiful, because the owner needs it to get any form of financing.
6. If your city has regulations, you must apply for a business license first. There are 2 1 states in the United States that require pet shops to have a license to sell animals (Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont). The owner can apply for a license at the Ministry of Agriculture. The cost varies from place to place and may be between $30 and $300.
7. Design the floor plan of the pet shop. Although it may take some time, it is a very interesting job. The owner needs to decide how he wants to plan and put the shelves, cages, counters and any other facilities in the right place. How to arrange it will be decided by the host himself, which is very cool. The owner can draw a plane sketch, or the owner can find many such softwares online to draw.
8. Buy pet products that will be sold in stores. Consult several different suppliers to ensure a good discount.
9. Buy some live pets. Consult several kennels to make sure the price is favorable. Another very important thing to consider is to determine that the source of pets is legal, formal and humane. Never buy dogs from those puppy factories. This is also the attitude that a pet owner should have.
10. Advertise in magazines, shops, restaurants, newspapers and any other media. Which publicity method to use depends on the budget. This is a place where the host should not be stingy. After all, the host needs to attract the first customers to patronize the business through publicity. Be sure to let people passing by the owner's door know that the pet shop is open.