Starting a marine store?

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xmxaxrxtxyx

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Am considering starting up a marine store with marine products, fishing gear, used products, boat repair
and restoration, camper & boat rental, boat sales, and indoor boat storage.
Was wondering if anyone with experience has some good advice for me?
I have 3 small lakes within 30 mins. from me, and Lake Erie 50 mins away
Once again, I am just in the consideration process right now....Thanks
 

GA_Boater

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Gee - Did you ever look at the top of the forum page?

This might not be the right place to ask. :confused:
 

xmxaxrxtxyx

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Well this was the closest one I could find that I thought had something to do with my question...not like I didn't check them all out
 

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These couple of little things are why I asked;

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xmxaxrxtxyx

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Lol that's too many big words for me!!
All I was asking for is advice on starting a small business..
guess I'll go elsewhere, being as my small business could take away business from iboats
 

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Many community colleges host Small Business Development Centers that are there to help people start businesses. One way to learn about a prospective business is to go a long way from where you plan to operate (so you are not seen as a competitor) and find someone who is running a business like you want to run. If you approach them right, they may be willing to take time to answer your questions. ,,,, And as was already pointed out, you won't get a warm welcome from anyone who sells online no matter how far away you are.
 

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Not sure why its surprising that it isnt appropriate to discuss this in the free forum sponsored by iboats
 

WIMUSKY

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Lol that's too many big words for me!!
All I was asking for is advice on starting a small business..
guess I'll go elsewhere, being as my small business could take away business from iboats

Taking business away from iboats wouldn't be a good thing......:nono:
 
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