Opening a new shop

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Topic: Opening a new shop

Posted By: rizkybuziness
Subject: Opening a new shop
Date Posted: March 30, 2003 at 12:18 PM

Do you have any advice for a guy starting a new shop? Also do you have any recommendations for a particular brand of powersupply for the demo room.

Thanks

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You only go 'round the world once, might as well do it big

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Posted By: CruisinS&S
Date Posted: March 30, 2003 at 6:34 PM

My advice is that you have enough bank to cover a year of no profits. A lot of newbies think that as soon as you open up your a millionare, it takes a lot of time and dedication just to pull in a profit. Advertising is the key to a successful shop!
Good Luck!!

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Cruisin Security And Sounds

Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: March 30, 2003 at 11:48 PM

Don't put all your eggs is one basket. hang on

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Big Dave

Posted By: rizkybuziness
Date Posted: March 31, 2003 at 5:07 PM

Thanks for the advice

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You only go 'round the world once, might as well do it big

Posted By: copcarguy
Date Posted: March 31, 2003 at 7:43 PM

Consult an accountant to set up your books and have all of your tax licenses in place ahead of time. Also find out how to register your company name in your state and think about an accounting program. Kind of egghead stuff but too many people forget these basics and get caught with their pants down.
Invest in advertising! Mailers or sale rags are a great way to start but get your name out there any way you can (even doing jobs for high profile clients at cost)it pays off in the long run.

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R Jackson
Owner/Installer
TRM Emergency Vehicles
Information is advice only and should be confirmed with OEM or quality test equipment.
Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Posted By: brianh
Date Posted: April 01, 2003 at 7:09 PM

I have started my own car stereo shop and it is a lot of work. You will work alot more hours than you think you will have to,and you will have to spend alot more money than you think you have to. Be sure that you have all your ducks in a row. Advertising is alot of a buisness but so is the installations and being honest with the customers. You will find out that some of your best advertising is word of mouth. Good luck with you new endevor! Brian

Posted By: rizkybuziness
Date Posted: April 01, 2003 at 7:41 PM

Thanks again for all the advice. I have my state liscensing and registration on the way. I will be doing a lot of boats as well. Live on a lake and and have had several peaple inquire about their boats. I plan to pursue all avenues.

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You only go 'round the world once, might as well do it big

Posted By: CCRoadshop
Date Posted: April 07, 2003 at 11:20 PM

I love doing boat work......sh*t i love doin exotic car work...sh*t i love installing

amen

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Installer - Circuit City Roadshop(2 1/2 years n counting)
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