Question by raul_gonzalezjr: Where do I begin on starting a modern furniture business?
I really love modern furniture design (eg Alessi, Ikea, Design within Reach, etc..) I even have a subscription to Dwell and Metropolis. I would like to know how to get started or what to do to get into this industry. Bible Download . I really have no training in design but a drafting class back in high school. I really love the design and ways of new thinking. I’m working on transferring to a state college as a business major w emphasis on entreprenuership, small business, or international business. I know this will help but would like some ideas. Even internship for any type of modern design companies would be awesome. Please advise. Thanks.
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Answer by ynot
When you’re done with your formal education you’ll need to talk to a business counselor before you do anything especially spend money. You have to determine whether you’ll start a web based business or one with a store front. I’d call the local office of SCORE (go to http://www.score.org and input your zip code to find the chapter nearest you), the advice is FREE. Business Software . Customer Care .
The counselor at SCORE will most likely advise you to write a business plan which is very good advice because it will force you to dig out all of the start up details and the costs of starting a modern furniture business and force you to also understand all of the aspects of this business including the customers you’ll concentrate on (your market ) and how you’ll go after them.
You’ll need to register the business with your state controller’s office and make sure that you have any city and county licenses if any are needed where you live. All of this will come out in a business plan.
Try this link :
http://www.ychange.com/small-business-consulting-articles.html and read some of the articles especially the ones about a business plan and starting a business.
Good Luck
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