Advice, starting a site then a shop

If you want to start a shop, you really need enough capitol to start the business and survive without income for at least a year.  Preferably you want enough for a couple years.   Something like 90% of new businesses fail within the first year due to running out of capital.  You will find that most manufacturers won't drop ship.  They have minimum buys to purchase their product.  You can purchase through distribution companies, however you will pay more for the product than direct from the dealer.

When you say "making my own product", do you mean that you want to have your own line of subs?  If so, you should know that with most build houses you have to purchase in large quantities, some as large as 500 pieces.  There are some build houses that can do smaller quantities however.  Just expect the price per item to go up.

I just wanted to let you know what to expect.  Here's a link to a good resource site: http://www.mobileaudio.com/intdir/

Steven Kephart

Adire Audio

Seek out:

The Small Business Administration.  http://www.sba.gov/   They have MANY free resources that you would be foolish not to consult.  Go into your local office and talk to as many people as possible.  Don't just lightly browse the website.

and key advisors:

a good banker;

check with the state you are living in some have grants to help you start up if you are going to create jobs. If you are married put the business in your wife's name she is definately eligible for grants to open a  business as a women. Their is a distributor called Keystone Automotive that dropships to the customer you can set up wit them they do everything from addon parts to mobile electronics, tires and wheels, and also speed and performance. the number I call is 1-800-521-0401 they should be able to direct you to the right department.

Tommie

First Class Customs

Wintersville, Ohio