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Question by linda s: i want to do an small business plan on an small retail store, i need an sample of an retail business plan.?
also i need an pre approved loan application of $ 5,ooo to start mine business.

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Answer by shamieya
www.bplans.com

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Question by kearstinQ: What would be the best way to find artists, to supply inventory for an online /store front art business?
Im looking into starting an online art business. The main goal would be to find hobbiest artist who are looking to make extra cash at first and give the business a % of the profits(or other terms may be made) & possibly join the team as permanent art supplier. What would be the best way for me to find these artists/ suppliers??

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Answer by RustSKIPper
Hey Kearstin,

Check the online sites for artists posting their wares. You might convince them to send you items that they have listed on some sites. If they sell first, you ship it for them at cost or some other arrangement that is to your liking, and agreeable to them.

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Question by Y@ri: What would be a great store name for an online business?
I want to open my online store but I need to come up with a name for it, can I please get some name, I would be selling clothes, shoes, electronics, books and more…So I need a name the would be easy to remember and catchy. I was thinking One Stop Shop Boutique…Please let me get some ideas.

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Answer by Jon
My ideas:
1) everything u need
2) your last name
3) CSEB&M <--clothes, shoes, electronics, books and more.

Thats the best I can come up with. If I come up with more ideas I'll e-mail you.

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Question by Patty: How much will a business license cost in Chicago, IL. for a shoe store?
I can’t find a website that would tell me how much a business license cost this is for a business plan that I’m doing

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Answer by Andrew P
Start at the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Licensing (link below). I honestly have no idea how much it would cost, but would assume it is dependent on the type of business; class (sole propietor, partnership, LLC, etc); location; etc. The DBA has workshops and contact info. I would go to them first.

If you know of some independently-owned shoe stores (or any business, really) in your area, it wouldn’t hurt to try to get in touch with the owners to get some insight/advice.

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Question by Raven Rage: Is it more profitable to open a business as an online business, store, or both?
What I mean is… What will bring more profit and sales between putting a business up online and selling a product or service, as opposed to openning up a full-scale store. Or should I do both?

Keep in mind about bills, and other expenses that need to be paid that will be taken out of the business’ profits.

I want to open a guitar and music store

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Answer by TSSA!
It depends, to some degree, where you live. An online business basically saves you expensive office space; in my town, this is about $ 1300 a month for 1k sq. feet. That is fairly low. Shipping and handling might chip at you a bit.

A physical store would be much better in attracting customers. You can do more promotions and set up an atmosphere. Gauging how much you will actually sell is a matter left to you. We do not know the variables involved as well as you.

E-business is cheaper, but if you are supplying a community or want to have “fun”, a store might be best. It really depends on you. And, after all, there is no reason you can have both…

Do some research on how much you expect to sell at your local market. Find out potential locations and see if the profits will break even over the rent.

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Question by GO Saints!!: Can you find me a message board or blog for small business owners)preferably shoe store?
Hi, I am looking to start my own business and would like to communicate with people who already own their own small business via internet (blog, message board, etc.)

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Answer by Marie G
Yahoo 360

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Question by Reverend Leigh: Does anyone know of a good Japanese import store that does business online?
When I lived in Savannah, there was a local shop (Hello Cutie) that was fairly good about importing Japanese music and movies. Since I’ve moved, I’ve used CDJapan a few times, but the shipping charges from Hokkaido are killing me.

Is there a good importer, based in the US or Canada that has an online store?

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Answer by Dustoff
http://www.yellowpages.com/

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Question by LissLiss: Are there any free business plans to help get my shoe store started?
I am opening a shoe store and would like help getting a business plan in case there is anything I forget. Is there any free ones?

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Answer by theterminatorfan
Contact the Small Business Administration and American Association of Retired Executives. Both have a lot of help for free.

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Question by Carlos P: How would I get a not too expensive web designer for my online store business?

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Answer by Dala
DIY. see bluevoda.com.

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Question by bblythe54: What’s best to start up? An online business or a public store business?
What would be the most successful as far as the business not failing and staying open for the long term….A online business or a Public Store business working from a building?

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Answer by love3680
It all depends on what you want to sell.
The on-line business is a good choice if you have the space in your house to store it. I once thought about doing a on-line business with dropshipping. I decided it was not a good idea because I could not control it. Such as, if the customer got the wrong product then they would think it was my fault. I have enough faults without adding other peoples to it. LOL
But a public store is good if you have the time to stay there all day at least to begin with until you can hire someone else. The key to a store is location. It has to be in a good location.
I am working on opening up at a flea market for now. It’s cheaper than a store.

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