Many motorists are in need of auto repair.
According to the Consumer Federation of America, complaints about auto repairs ranked fourth in a national survey. Consumers spend billions of dollars on automobile repairs that may not be needed. The state of Georgia wants to help its citizens avoid dishonest auto repair practitioners and suggests that consumers find a repair shop before they need one. An honest auto repair shop has an opportunity to find a market niche.
Instructions
1. Attend an auto repair training program certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. The state of Georgia contains approximately 50 of these high school and college programs; they offer studies in transmissions, brakes, electrical systems and other automotive components.
2. Calculate the amount of funds needed to start your business. You need at least one lift, automotive repair tools, rent or mortgage costs, insurance, funds for utilities and salaries for employees, if you have them. According to information available from Entrepreneur magazine, start up costs for a Meineke Car Care Center range from $190,000 to $350,000.
3. Obtain your business license from the city and/or county in Georgia where your business will be located. Contact the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in order to find the contact information for your local chamber of commerce.
4. Register your business with the state of Georgia Secretary of State, if your company is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company. A sole proprietorship (one-person company) does not have to register with the state. Refer to the Georgia Code to find out more about these business types.
5. Develop business relationships with companies in industries related to auto repair, such as wrecking companies, towing companies, used car establishments and insurance companies. Ask these companies to promote your business while you promote theirs. Find these companies in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and through networking.
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