How to Get a License to Sell Cell Phones
Cell phone stores are popular, and an entrepreneur would see this as a potentially successful business to begin. There are certain steps you must take before you can become a licensed business to sell cellular phones.
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How to Get a License to Sell Cell Phones
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Contact the cell phone carrier you would like to sell for. Discuss their franchise and independent dealer policy. Inform them you will be getting licensed as a cell phone distributor as soon as you have all the information. This will set you up for obtaining a contract and inventory plan once you are licensed and ready to start your business.
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Obtain an education preferably through the carrier on its policies and the cell phones themselves. Once you have passed the testing, you are qualified to sell cell phones. As technology improves and more features are added to cell phones, you will have to take refresher courses or read the materials provided by the carrier to stay on top of your market.
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Draw up a business plan that includes locations, expenses, overhead, inventory and the day-to-day running of the business. This will allow you to evaluate what it will cost to run this business.
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Take your business plan and any information you have concerning a location to your local government offices to apply for a business license. You will need to supply your Social Security number, or you might have already applied for a federal tax identification number for your business; either one will allow the locality, state and federal government to assess fees and tax.
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Contact the carrier and get a signed distribution contract so you can legally begin selling cell phones as a licensed dealer.
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