I am planning to set up a laundry shop / store, how do i start?
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contact the state deept of economic development for guides and assistance or SCORE the Service Corps Of Retired Executives
Go to http://www.score.org/ and find your local SCORE chapter. Arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor.
Have you work out your start-up capital? You also have to decide what kind of laundry shop you want, ie. are you going to have machines? Some big laundries or dry cleaners offer franchising, you may want to check them out. Cheers!
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 Your Own Coin-Operated Laundry by Mandy Erickson
* How to Start and Manage a Coin-Operated Laundries Business: A Practical Way to Start Your Own Business by Jerre G. Lewis
Check the source box for an article link.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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