we want to start a second hand business in arizona - we have plenty of inventory (inventory consist of some industrial tools, equipment, you name it and some of everything else - you name we may have it)but no clue what to do next - can anyone help me with this?
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Try going to sba.gov and score.org. small business administration (sba) has lots of information available about starting a business.  score.org has branch locations all over the country and the have counselors who help guide you through the process of starting a business for free.
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We need more information.  Where are you?  What's the situation?  Who wants to take the property?  Why do they want to take it? etc.
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Hello:\nIf you are sure that this would be a viable businesses in your area. I would create fliers and business cards (links below for lost cost options) and target families that have 2 working parents.  Give them a cost analysis of using your services to complete ironing for them as opposed to taking it all to the dry cleaner or hiring a housekeeper.  Also the elderly may be a target market, you could also possibly approach your local coin-op laundry's, ask them if they offer this service and if not ask them if perhaps they can include your card or flyer with their customers bill.  My local coin ops have a pay per pound service to have my laundry done for me, but the only one that will iron is the one that is attached to a dry cleaner (very expensive).\n\nYou may want to add other services as well (if you cant do them, maybe you can co-op with other people in your area) like sewing, alterations, laundry, errands etc.\n\nCheck out the other links, one is a forum of small business owners, they have a lnk on the left to ask questions and you can look through or post.  The other is Inc magazine, many many great articles on business. Click on "small business" "Start ups" or typr in your business and see if any articles come up.\n\nGood luck
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You might want to start by contacting the manufacturers of the shoes and clothing and ask them their criteria for allowing someone to become an authorized dealer of their products.  If you don't have a business plan, yet, you might want to consider drafting one soon, as they will likely want to see such a plan before they commit to anything.  Good luck with your venture.
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Check out your local small business administration (or go online to the small business administration) as far as getting metaphysical (witchcraft) related items look to Azure Green they have a wholesale catalog, for statuary check out Sacred Source online they also offer wholesale pricing. You might also might want to check out your local pagan community for crafters so that you can get some handmade items to sell. Good luck!! Blessings
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My husband went to Lima, Peru about 15 yrs ago and brought me home some beautiful peices of silver.  They mine silver there and it is extremely reasonable.  Maybe you could try searching the web for some wholesalers out of Peru.  Just a thought.  I didn't understand you to say you were going on-line to sell these, do you have a storefront or what?
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I use a company that takes all the orders and handles all the inventory for me.  They pay at a variety of levels depending on the products offered as you would be an affiliate.  Examples of products include: Health/Nutrition, Books/Magazines and Pet Care Products.  There are many others, so check it out if you are interested.
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Hope this may guide you in the right direction (i.e.) there was a man up the street who had a online business selling baby products, such as jarred foods and diapers and such. I know he contacted the manufacturer's and was able to access there inventory. Try Manufactures overstock, overstock.com and buy direct online companies.
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Along the same lines as the ebay comment, starting your own business is the way to go. It is a lot of work and you need ideas that would be profitable. America is the land of oppertunity.
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You contract out some of the services from the MVD.  It is done here in Arizona.  Private vendors are able to do some of the MVD services and they charge a fee for the convenience.  They have extended hours and days of operation.
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Why not list the business and give information here? Is there a website? Company name? I hate to be blind-sighted.
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You can search store inventories before actually going to the store to purchase. Just go to each stores website and type in what you are looking for. I suggest starting with www.toyrus.com
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Open a small store. Sign up with one of the major computer manufacturers as a dealer. Look online for distributors like Micro D and Arrow Electronics. Then the other real distributors will find you, don't worry. The thing is that you have to realize that you are opening a retail busness that sells computers and you have to think "retail". 2/3 of your business will be done in the last quarter. Business will start to die in January and slowly pick up as the year progresses. Do not run ads or have a lot of stock in January. Manufacturers will introduce new lines in August to take advantage of the buying season. They will try to get you to buy the old stuff. You will get stuck with old inventory.
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Couple of issues.\n\n1. If you are aproaching these companies as an individual and they're wanting a company to "back you up", I would strongly suggest you either set yourself up with a business lic. under a fictitious name. This can be done through your county. The other alternative would be to set up a corporation through your state or a different state, Nevada being a popular choice. The corporation would give you tax benefits and personal asset protection but is more complicated and costly.\n\n2. Economies of scale. If you are importing 10 units per month the companies you aproach are importing 1000 units per month greatly lowering their cost.\n\nSuggestions:\n\n1. Try ebay you might be surprised at the results.\n\n2. Attend trade shows specificly related to the product you are selling.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nPS. ignore my spelling.\n\nRascal
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I think ebay is a pretty easy way to start.  After you get the hang of selling through eBay, you can sell your items through Prostores.
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If you don't want bogus answers, don't use the wrong tool for the job you're trying to do. This is OBVIOUSLY not the forum for buying and selling your stuff. Try eBay. Abusing this forum for what you're trying to use it for is...well...pretty low.
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First you would have to apply for a business license, before that though you should make sure to really research your items that you sell...or that your rental space will allow you to make a profit.  Its a good idea to make contacts with your suppliers now, that way you can see if its profitable business or something that will stress you out and barely keeping your head above water.