People very often have pets. And all these pets need to be fed, they need to be looked after. If the dog or cat is purebred, then monitor the appearance. the conditions of keeping the pet, you need to select the diet especially carefully. Therefore, starting a business in the field of animal care is quite a lucrative business.
Instructions
Step 1
Think over and draw up a business plan - this is already half of the success of a business. Take it seriously as a businessman. Write down all the expenses that will be required when opening a pet store. It is only at first glance that it seems that the store is planned to be small, and the costs in it will go according to the same items as in the case of a supermarket. You need to pay rent and maintenance of the premises, repair work and preparation for the opening, purchasing operations, an advertising campaign, as well as the cost of commercial equipment.
Step 2
At the beginning of the store, you can take any steps to attract customers: an advertising campaign or distribution of free literature on the care of animals, the manufacture and distribution of fridge magnets or pocket calendars with the address of the pet store. Summarize the cost of opening a pet store. If necessary, contact the bank for a loan.
Step 3
Contact the appropriate authorities and get the necessary permits: a license, a fire service conclusion, a permit to import goods from foreign countries, a sanitary and epidemiological station conclusion.
Step 4
Find a good location for a pet store. This can be a location near a large market, a supermarket, in a residential area, or next to a parking lot. A good option when choosing a space for a store is the absence of a number of competitors.
Step 5
Calculate the required dimensions of the premises: you will need to place a sales area, warehouse and utility room. The rent is constantly increasing, so it is better to buy premises for a store in the property.
Step 6
Find staff who will work in the store. An employee of a pet store must not only understand the goods and be able to communicate with customers, but also love animals, give people advice on caring for animals. If your salesperson has a veterinary degree, his job will be more successful.
Step 7
Purchase goods from a pet store. You can start with a small assortment and then gradually expand it, focusing on demand.
