Don't Ignore the Competition

Before you open an antique store in your town, it's worthwhile to see what the competition looks like. Try our link below to get a list of local competitors nearby. Simply enter your city, state and zip code to get a list of antique stores in your town.

• Find Competing Antique Stores

Prior to opening your doors for business, be sure you fully understand the competitive landscape and where your new business will fit in.

Turning Competitors Into Collaborators

As part of your due diligence on opening an antique store, the next step is to learn as much as you can from somebody who is already in the business. If you think owners of nearby antique stores will give you advice, think again. The last thing they want to do is help you to be a better competitor.

However, a fellow entrepreneur who has started an antique store in a location that is not competitive to you may be more than happy to give you a few tips, given that you don't compete with them in their area. In fact, they are often very willing to share startup advice with you. In my experience, you may have to call ten business owners in order to find one who is willing to share his wisdom with you.

Where can an aspiring entrepreneur like you find an antique store manager that lives outside of your area?

Easy. Find them using our link below and start calling until you are successful.

• Research Antique Store Owners In Other Cities

Don't Rule Out Franchising

It's common wisdom that there are many advantages associated with opting to buy a franchise.

Prior to starting an antique store, it's worthwhile to investigate whether franchising might help you avoid common entrepreneurial mistakes.

The link below gives you access to our franchise directory so you can see if there's a franchise opportunity for you. You might even find something that points you in a completely different direction.

• Start a Franchise Business