If I want to make a small business how do I get it started?

I want to make a service for dogs, almost everything! I LOVE DOGS!!! I wanted to do a dog walking service, pet sitting, making bandanas, making gift baskets, pet groomer, pet party planning, pet supply delivery service, dog washing. Of course I am not doing all of this at one time, but I am building up from one thing to another. Is any body interested in any of these services? Or ideas for me?

If I want to make a small business how do I get it started?
If it were me, I'd start off by making some of those baskets and things, and start stocking up on the necessary items, like shampoos, flea dips, tubs, grooming tables, etc - then I'd go to Yahoo's small business page and start up a website - well, actually it's geocities at http://geocities.yahoo.com and make a webpage. The price isn't too unreasonable. I pay like $9.70/month for my webpage and $47/3months for my submit net so that my service is available through search engines. I would also make some flyers and busniess cards and start putting them out. You should offer pictures of your items for sale on your webpage. Take a look at my webpage if you'd like. Good Luck - I think you have a great idea on your hands. What state are you in? My website is http://www.roberson-cocker-spaniels.com
Reply:I would start with the small business administrations web site. They have lots of information there about starting a new business! I would use these types of services for my favorite pooch! Good Luck!
Reply:start small dont rush first think what bizz suite you than check your financial abbility then begin your bizz by posting someone good in bizz to advice you.
Reply:I started my own business a few years back, I am now retired due to two reasons, one my husbands health, the other, my inability to gain personal liability insurance.



I worked from home, running a very prosperous dog grooming service, I had the scoop, small town, lots of long haired dogs needing grooming.



The lack of being able to gain liability insurance from running a business at home was the major reason I closed business. Anyone that enters your property if it is running a business is not covered by your own home/and or contents insurance policy.



If you go to them that is fine, but if they at any time come to you and sue you if they say fall over and break an ankle and it is proved you are running a business, then you are a gonner.



You can go to my forum and pm me for further info if you like.



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