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Originally Posted by scorpionldr  So I'm approaching dudeness almost every day, as my 24th b-day came and passed this past sunday, and I got a ball and shoes for myself (finally) as I'm learning how to bowl. But moreover, I think I want to start attempting to put together a business plan for opening up or buying a bowling center....Ran it by my parents...needless to say they were a little surprized, but understood my motives, as I want a mellow future, plus if I ever tire of music forever, I'm not left out on the streets. Only problem is.......I really have no idea where to begin other than with the concept that I know how to bust my hump.
Anyone have a clue where a good place to start is? |
I guess you would need to scout out locations - work out where would be a good place for a bowling alley (ie find somewhere that doesn't have any alley's nearby so you have a good customer draw). You can't run a successful business unless you have customers.
You would also need to work out costs (if you are buying, how much it will cost, plus any refits. If you are building/moving into an existing building, how much everything will cost to install - lanes, pin setting systems, ball collection, balls, counters, lockers, toilets etc.). You would need a loan, so start looking into those.
You would need to hire staff as well, and look at deals with companies like Coca Cola/Pepsi for drinks etc.
I don't know anything about running a business, so maybe you would have to start somewhere else, but those seem to be the practical things to me.
EDIT: When you say 'bowling centre' do you mean a shop? Because if you do, then everything I just said is rubbish.
