About Startup Costs
The startup costs provided in this database include an approximate financial investment that will be needed to start the business. This is generalized information and should only be used as a yardstick to determine business startup costs. Your investment will vary based on factors such as equipment, transportation, licensing and permits, operating location, working capital and initial marketing and advertising budgets. Remember a successful entrepreneur is one who carefully researches and plans every aspect of a new business venture, including the financial investment needed to start a business and the working capital required to achieve positive cash flow.
Business At A Glance
Children's Books and Software Store
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? Yes
If you know what kids want to see in their books and software, sell it.
Business Overview
The name says it all. In terms of a specialty retail business, this is one of the best. The book side of the business will be of interest to traditional parents. Try to stock hard-to-find titles covering a wide range of topics revolving around or that include children’s interaction and involvement. On the software side of the business, try to include software applications for children and parents. Good topics include games, education, how to, instruction, music, sports and family relationships. You won't need a lot of floor space for the store as all of the items that are stocked are very compact. However, as a traditional retail business there are three words to live by: “location, location, and location.” Be sure the store is located in a high-traffic and visible area of the community. Furthermore, you may even want to consider being a “retail store within a retail store.” Excellent matches for this type of retailing arrangement include grocery stores, large children’s clothing retailers and family entertainment centers.
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