Owning your own shop?
 

I know there are some of you on here that own your own archery/outdoor shop.
This is a dream of mine after I finish college which hopefully is 2011-2012.
Ive been talking to my dad and it seems doable.

What does it take todo it? (so to speak)

RE: Owning your own shop?
 

A viable market.
Adequate investment capitol.
Business knowledge (booking keeping, inventory/cash flow management...)
Technical skill.
An appreciation for your customers.

If you're missing any of those it's going to be a rough road.

RE: Owning your own shop?
 

I would suggest getting a part time job in a shop and getting some good on the job training

RE: Owning your own shop?
 

Good Advise!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: Owning your own shop?
 

I would but there really arent many shops around and the one that are around are not very good and are family run.

Thats good Kodiak thanks!

RE: Owning your own shop?
 

4 months out of the year will pretty much make or break you in this business unless you are going to sell something in your shop that is popular in the off season. August and September you will be running around with your head cut off if you are in an area that will generate lots of business for you. Also think about the fact that some days you may want to be hunting instead of working the counter. Have some help that will work when you want to be off.

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I have been around the business aspect of archerylong enough that I wouldn't ever plan to start up a shop unless I didn't need an income. ;)

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Now days that's the truth!

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So true;) We did pretty good but you will sacrafice alot of hunting time.Help cost money and it will take awhile before you get any of that.And of course its all in LOCATION.:D

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I know I didnt say this at first but I will be selling guns and ammo and all kinds of accesories too I wouldnt be JUST and archery shop so with that in mind .

Would that make a differince in my income?