Are you thinking of opening a retail shop?

If so then here are some things you need to know.

You need to sign up as a retail business in your state. You will need a resale tax id number which is issued normally from the county that your business will be in. You will need a federal tax id number if you plan to have employees. You can get that by going to the IRS web site. Click on the business link and go from there. There are alot of very informative topics for starting a business.

Here are some great places to buy general supplies for your retail shop. There are also a few wholesale import sites listed as well.

When you are thinking of opening a retail shop there are so many things you need to do. Some of the things you may need are

a Price gun and stickers, markers, pens, pencils, bookeeping record book, tape measure, paper clips, stapler and staples, paper, folders, rolodex, printer and printer ink, computer and paper, cash register and many other items. Staples.com offers rewards and free shipping to businesses. Please check them out.

labels for pricing or relabeling products.

Shopping bags for customer purchases.

Cello bags for gift baskets

boxes and packaging supplies for shipping and storage, in case you sell online or on ebay.

I have located alot of these sites and businesses to help you along the way.

Uline
Planet Label
Nashville Wraps
Bags and Bows
Staples
DBC Wholesale
Save on Crafts
AT Imports LTD
CDM Wholesale
Craft Parts
Sunshine Crafts
Factory Direct Craft
Darice

A good program for keeping records is Quickbooks. We have found it to be very useful and user friendly.

You may also want to hire a bookeeper or CPA for keeping your records and even doing your taxes. There are many in each area easily found in the local phone book.