car audio shop/career

[caliece 10+ year member]

hi was just thinking about starting my own audio shop could i get some input from some people who own or work at a shop. thanks.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

You better have a solid understanding of 12VDC electronics, or know how to hire people that do //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

A firm knowledge of business/accounting is pretty much required of anyone that's self-employed, as well.

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

You better have a lot of money to invest in a shop...

Enough to hold you up for at least a year....

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Starting/running a shop @ 18 is going to be really tough to do...partially because of the capital you need to get going, and the time investment required.

Good luck keeping up the business and going to school, if that's your goal...not going to school removes a lot of the opportunities for an education in business and/or electronics, both of which you pretty much need if you want to get anywhere in the industry.

 

[caliece 10+ year member]

You better have a solid understanding of 12VDC electronics, or know how to hire people that do //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
A firm knowledge of business/accounting is pretty much required of anyone that's self-employed, as well.

ok thanks alot.

 

[caliece 10+ year member]

You better have a lot of money to invest in a shop...
Enough to hold you up for at least a year....

if you had to guess how much what would it be.

 

[caliece 10+ year member]

Starting/running a shop @ 18 is going to be really tough to do...partially because of the capital you need to get going, and the time investment required.
Good luck keeping up the business and going to school, if that's your goal...not going to school removes a lot of the opportunities for an education in business and/or electronics, both of which you pretty much need if you want to get anywhere in the industry.

no no no no not at my age now later on, i know for a fact i wouldnt be able to run a shop now. just trying to get a little information so i can get a foundation, thats why i am going and staying in school thanks for your help.

 

[ruckus]

I suggest working in a shop for a couple years before even considering it. you need to learn the ins and outs of day to day in a shop or your emlpoyees will eat you alive.

 

[caliece 10+ year member]

I suggest working in a shop for a couple years before even considering it. you need to learn the ins and outs of day to day in a shop or your emlpoyees will eat you alive.

ok i see what your saying thanks.

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

I suggest working in a shop for a couple years before even considering it. you need to learn the ins and outs of day to day in a shop or your emlpoyees will eat you alive.

agreed,then re-think it over

Make a business plan,more business fail because of lack of a plan and proper capital .

It took me 2 years to get my biz running well,3 to make nice money.

I make a biz plan annually - next year will be a huge growth year for me just as planned - no plan means you end up working to pay bills and overhead