How to Open a Tile and Carpet Business

Lay the groundwork for a tile and carpet business by following these easy steps.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Business Plan
• Legal Advice
• Business Licenses
• Business Loans
• Business Services
• Insurance
• Business loans

1. Learn the tile and carpet business. Work for an established company to learn the ins and outs of the business.

2. Identify the resources you will need to open this business. Inventory will be high, so the business will require a large initial expenditure of money for stock.

3. Find a high-profile location on a busy street. Strip malls and office parks are ideal locations for this type of business.

4. Contact the city or county department that handles business licenses and request an application.

5. Inquire as to what other requirements there are for opening a business. You may be required to have insurance, or you may have to follow certain restrictions for the area.

6. Contact the Franchise Tax Board to get a wholesale permit, if required. This will allow you to purchase goods without paying tax if they are to be used in your business.

7. Decide whether you want to purchase a franchise or open an independent business.

8. Make a business plan. You'll need to have all of the aspects of opening and running the business worked out for the short and long term.

9. Consider buying an existing business. It will most likely be much easier, but it may be more expensive.

10. Get financing. Unless you have a lot of money lying around, you will need to borrow money to get started in a new location and buy stock.

11. Hire trained employees. Product knowledge and experience in setting tile and laying carpet is imperative.

12. Advertise your new business. Let people know you are in business and have the products they want.

Tips & Warnings

• The better your customer service, the better your business will be.
• Expect problems to arise when laying tile and carpet; the owners may not like the product they selected, or they may feel the installation was inferior. Be prepared to fix everything to their liking if you want to keep their business.

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