Hello,

I also want to open a comic book store. I started a business last year, and I
know a few things that you will need to know.

First, you need to have a good business plan. You will most likely need a
small business loan to start, and a good business plan is a must.

I would definitely incorporate. Being an LLC will limit the liability for
you. Please go through the SBA on how to do this, and it does not cost much.

Your major costs will be: rent, insurance, utilities, internet, and payroll.
And, I would plan on not making a profit for the first year, so make sure you
have enough money to cover all of your monthly expenses for the first year
ahead of time.

An accountant may also be a good investment, unless you have a good
background in it. Make sure your taxes are paid in a timely manner.

Good luck to you and I hope you do well!

you are on the right niche of asking help from your query, you can use those mentioned links and read more books, visit sites that would possibly give you more useful insights on how you can deal with your dream business.

Definitely talk with a counselor at a small business development center or a SCORE office. You can estimate start-up costs for a location fairly easily. First, determine the area where you would like the store to be located. Then, check commercial real estate listings for empty space in that area and find out the cost per square foot for rent. You should be able to determine about how much space you will need and then do the math. You can obtain traffic flow patterns from your state department of transportation. That way, if you have two areas in mind, you can determine which one has more daily traffic and therefore might be a better location.

Hi,  Check out our pages on thinking about starting a business and estimating startup costs.  One approach that may be useful is talking to a mentor who could offer you specific guidance. Another great resource is SCORE, one of SBA's resource partners. SCORE is a nonprofit association comprised of thousands of volunteer business counselors throughout the country. They are trained to serve as advisors and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners-at no cost to you! You can find your local office or set up an online meeting to chat with someone about your questions.