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Old 08-05-2008, 01:24 PM
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Those who sit on this everyday just dreaming to open up a rep shop please PM me kos im thinking the same thing all i ever want to do it get a reptile shop and start a new life living and working in there. I'm also thinking that i can not do it alone if there is anyone on this site who is thinking of doin the same thing why dont we join up and work together to make our dream a living thing.
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Old 08-05-2008, 03:45 PM
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Hiya mate

I had that dream since i was 10 years old. I have now just celebrated my 2nd year anniversary of my business.

I gained knowledge from working at a local garden centre in the aquatics department. If you cant get a job, try offering to work there voluntarily. If you prove yourself, you more than likely will be taken on.

Few tips for you.

1. You will need a minimum of £10,000 to start off

2. Approach your council for details of pet shop licenses and other conditions

3. Find a premises that has parking available

4. Be determined

Dont pretend you know it all. In my experience customers, and employees prefer honest workers who will ask for answers if they dont know them or seek information to get answers. Also this line of business works best for the people who genuinely care for the animals rather than just making money.

Good luck mate. Just remember its not impossible. I did it !!!!
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Old 08-05-2008, 03:53 PM
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I've moved this to general herp chat from classifieds as you're not really selling anything

Good luck with your venture.
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Old 08-05-2008, 04:06 PM
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Hiya mate

I had that dream since i was 10 years old. I have now just celebrated my 2nd year anniversary of my business.

I gained knowledge from working at a local garden centre in the aquatics department. If you cant get a job, try offering to work there voluntarily. If you prove yourself, you more than likely will be taken on.

Few tips for you.

1. You will need a minimum of £10,000 to start off

2. Approach your council for details of pet shop licenses and other conditions

3. Find a premises that has parking available

4. Be determined

Dont pretend you know it all. In my experience customers, and employees prefer honest workers who will ask for answers if they dont know them or seek information to get answers. Also this line of business works best for the people who genuinely care for the animals rather than just making money.

Good luck mate. Just remember its not impossible. I did it !!!!

thanks for telling me all that I want to do it for the the joy of keeping reps if i dont make money then thats fine by me

thank again for the info.
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Old 08-05-2008, 04:07 PM
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I've moved this to general herp chat from classifieds as you're not really selling anything

Good luck with your venture.

thanks for making the move it was just after i posted it i thought oh i did not know how to move it thank again dude
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Old 08-05-2008, 04:12 PM
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hey monkeyman I'm with you on that whole join up thing
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Old 08-05-2008, 04:27 PM
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Join up?

How much money do you think you'll make?

I doubt many reptile shops make enough to support more than 1 or two people. I think you need to sit down and workout what kind of turnover you would need for the business to support 2-5 (or whatever) people.
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Well realy iv wanted to own one since i was 10 but know im 13 and still many years to come before i even have the chance *sighs*

I think you would have to bond a relationship with your work partner and come to a discission on how your going to fund it ect. Such as business plans.
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I know next to no shop keepers who have been trading less than 3 years who have made an actual 'profit'.

Just make sure you know what your taking on mate and don't expect to make a quick return on your cash.
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I know next to no shop keepers who have been trading less than 3 years who have made an actual 'profit'.

Just make sure you know what your taking on mate and don't expect to make a quick return on your cash.
Profit?! I thought that was a myth...
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