How to open up a pet store?

How do I open my own Pet Store?

• I am wanting to open my own Pet Store in Michigan, but I am not sure where to start or who to contact about getting it started.

• Answer:

  Contact the city you wish to do business in, and ask them about the licensing requirements for opening a business. Some common things include obtaining a fictitious business name permit, an alarm permit(if you have a security alarm), a business license, permits for having harmful or otherwise dangerous animals on a premises. Also, you need quite a bit of money, as you would have to purchase cages, aquariums, terrariums, animals (of course), your stock of merchandise, the list goes on and on. So, if you still aren't sure, look in your local phone book, an get the phone number for city hall, call them, and they should be able to direct you to the proper people. I hope you have a successful business, should you choose to open your store. Good Luck!!!!!!