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“How to Start a Hardware Store?”
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  • Bhagesh said on October 31, 2011
    I want to start plywood & hardware shop in 'bhilad' 'gujarat' 'india' how much will it cost & from where should i purchase material.
  • Charles Chibuzo Onwuasoanya said on November 5, 2011
    Hello! I have no store yet. Here is my intention: I wish to be a distributor of Laptop computers, I mean a distributing agent for a reputable manufacturer/company. I have little or no capital, but intend to make sales and returns to the manufacturer to help bridge IT gap in my country. Please can you link me up? Thanks.
  • vincent evans said on November 5, 2011
    hi i am vince going to open a builder and landscape supply business in detroit mich
  • varghese v chacko said on November 6, 2011
    Sir,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW FROM YOU THAT WHAT ARE THE THINGS WHICH I MUST KNOW BEFORE STARTING AN ELECTRIC SHOP IN A SMALL TOWN IN KERALA IN KOTTAYAM DISTRICT.
  • Saji said on November 11, 2011
    Sir, What is the procedure of opening a new paint shop in small place in Kottayam district, kerala, India & How much money required for initially. Please answer.
  • Marvin Wright said on November 13, 2011
    I am black man 37yrs old just got my certification in HVAC & Refrigeration and now pursuing my assc. When finish I can open my own hardware store. But I don't have the money. I live in Memphis,Tn.in the 38114 zip code. I am renting house.
  • jishan said on November 16, 2011
    i have to start mechanical hardware store in taluka place karmala dist solapur ,maharashtra (india) my shop is at good location but i dont have any experience in it so plz help me
  • Gurubasava ks said on November 17, 2011
    Dear Sir, I am guru ks,MBA graduate my native place is Davanagere(karnataka). I have start do hardware shop(house holds)business,i have little bit of knowledge in this business so i need to information about this materials and how to start this business. Please send the address ASAP. Gurubasava ks, Davanagere Cell.no-9481457083, Thanking you
  • sj said on November 27, 2011
    hi... im from dumaguete,philippines, my husband and i is planning to put up a hardware store, can you give me a hint how to do it. how much capital do we need, and basic items we must sell. also some wholesale distributors nearby thanks.
  • RAY LITCHMORE said on November 27, 2011
    I WANT TO START A SMALL HARDWARE STORE IN AN AVERAGE COMMUNITY, I NEED SOME POINTERS ON THE ITEMS I MIGHT NEED AND THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL I WILL NEED TO BEGIN WITH.
  • Amelia Huang said on November 29, 2011
    to set up a hardware business, i think the basic thing is having some money which can maintain the operation of our store, 2nd, choose a proper location; have stable supply of goods, make sure we have good products from good suppliers; proper advertising and proper pricing with proper service. if anyone of u wanna start a hardware store and are looking for suppliers of all kinds of sanders and stuff, i think i can offer a proper help. u could contact me at cqnsgj@hotmail.com
  • Amy said on November 30, 2011
    BEFORE OPEN A HARDWARE STORE ,YOU SHOULD DO THINK MANY FACTORS,SUCH AS MONEY , SUPPLIER ,TARGET MARKET , ETC. I'M RUNNING A HARDWARE SHOP FOR OVER 6 YEARS ,AND WILL GLAD TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE FOR SINCERELY NEW STARTING ONES .MY YAHOO ID IS amy1666666 .
  • sana said on December 2, 2011
    i want to sell my product and i want to advertise it in the internet
  • Lyn said on December 11, 2011
    If i will open a store and I will use my own money...is there a rule for how many percent I will give to the people that will manage my store? They said that if I use my own money, the sharing of the income from the store is 40% for me(the owner) and 60% for them (those who will manage my store)...
  • vimbayi mangoya said on December 19, 2011
    i want to open a hardware store in Harare,zimbabwe.Kindly send me the names and contacts of hardware wholesalers ,manufacturers and specialty distributors i can deal with.
  • pramod shetty said on December 21, 2011
    I want to start hardware shop ?how to start & how much investment I have to make?
  • sanjeev vij said on December 24, 2011
    we are from punjab amritsar. we want to start business online billing as a distributor. please give some suggestion to us about it.
  • tom said on December 29, 2011
    I want to start a mobile home parts store. There are only one in Bay county. The location will be on the 231 highway in bay county florida. Just 15 miles from the town of panama city florida. I appreciate any help you can give me.
  • Mohammad ijaz said on January 7, 2012
    Hi my business is hardware / sanitary and electric store / shop in karachi E-market Pakistan required investors I am master of statistics experience 8 years as data processing officer in sugar mills and 16 years as store in charge in retail store / shop
  • george njoroge gitau said on January 9, 2012
    I do like to get more information about starting a hardware and i am locate Kenya nairobi.
  • Dipen Giri said on January 11, 2012
    Hi my name is Dipen giri. I am planning to start a hardware/sanitary in my city. I am new in this business but my education field is related to it as i am the student of civil engineering. I appreciate any help you can provide me.
  • nabeel ashraf said on January 18, 2012
    my father is running his business of hardware n electric store in sadya-I,Riyadh,saudia Arab, n he wants a complete change his business location in Riyadh,plz suggest us where we recommence same store in Riyadh????????????
  • SUDHIR SHARAN said on January 22, 2012
    I want to start a hardware store in VIRAR, Thane (Maharashtra), INDIA but no any idea in this line. How much capital required. Who is distributor of Hardware in Mumbai and how we start this business. Kindly guide me in this line or suggest any other profitable business in this area.
  • ahmed said on January 23, 2012
    Hi i wants to start hardware shop in gulbarga market [karnataka]INDIA. who is the related distributor ,wholesaler of hardware in mumbai,Hydrabad,pune. kindly give me information regarding this business. And how much investment required.
  • Monyamane said on January 23, 2012
    I want to start Venturing in a building materials and hardware store in my home City in Francistown, Botswana.Though there a big players in the market its little bit tricky on how to start,the amount of capital that is needed for start up and what are the major products start selling in this medium sized business.Hope i get the desired tips from you guys.
  • mansoor tt said on January 23, 2012
    calicut. kerala, india. my father have hardware shop, they supplying tools, locks, brass items.. its started before 25 year.... now i want to start new shop in the same town with paint, hardware, electrical, plywood, glass, actually how much investment need for this plan??? please send ur suggestions mansoortt@gmail.com
  • Jose said on January 28, 2012
    Hi, I want to put up an hardware business (medium scale) in Carmona, Cavite, Philippines. Please enlighten me as to how much capital should I put up to start this kind of business in my area. Also, please advise me where and whom to contact for the stock. Should I prefer to negotiate from the manufacturer or from distributor/wholesaler? Please help me on this matter because I have no idea on how to run this kind of business. Please send your reply in my email mentioned above. Thank you so much.
  • Kalyan said on January 29, 2012
    how i find whole-sellers in Karachi, who deals in Computer Hardware specially Used Keyboards,Used Monitors,and C P U casings.
  • rosario gomes said on January 30, 2012
    Hi,i want to start an hardware business in margao industrial state India Goa.Please help me how to start and how to find the distributor and a wholesaler
  • JM Beldad said on February 6, 2012
    Hello I am from Bataan Philippines, and I am wondering how much do I need for the Investment?? could you please help me? thanks.
  • tafadzwa karombo said on February 6, 2012
    hie i'm aged 22 and i live in Zimbabwe Harare and i would like to start a hardware in Harare , i would like to know where to get the best supplies and also where to get appropriate premises.
  • Dhanya said on February 20, 2012
    Can you please suggest me which place among Mississauga, Montreal, Palo alto, Tokyo is good for starting a company for Computer Hardware Distribution Company.... I need to know the information for doing my assignment in BUSINESS.. also need the reason to choose the best location among above places and also the variables responsible for that.... Please someone reply fast..need this information fast....
  • lontz said on February 21, 2012
    I have a question... what kind of software can use for inventory of many retail items. It's SAP can applicable for retail store like hardware.. But SAP is to much expensive..
  • raja said on February 23, 2012
    I'm starting a h/ware shop in Klang M'sia any kind of sharing of ideas is most welcome.
  • Abhijeet Dhage said on February 23, 2012
    I want to start Hardware shop trading in my (India- Maharashtra) becoming an seller, please advice me where to get the contacts. Can you Please help me how find the distributor and a wholesaler. and advice me how much money require to invest.
  • Geoffrey K. Menego said on February 24, 2012
    In the process of stating a hardware business in Eldoret Town. Need a lot of advice.
  • R.PRAKASH said on February 29, 2012
    respected sir , am from India in tamilnadu i need u r idea ? i need hardware material list and cost list more detail i say building material hardware shop sir
  • pradeep said on March 3, 2012
    how much investment is required to start a hardware and plywood business.....
  • kamran ali said on March 9, 2012
    hi there, i am going to start a hardware business can you provide me the item list of hardware store. thanks
  • Tan said on March 19, 2012
    I wish to start Hardware shop trading in Malaysia - Sri Gombak, becoming an seller, please advice me where to get the contacts. Can you Please help me find the distributor and a wholesaler. and advice me how much money require to invest. I have very low capital as a start
  • ronald straughter said on March 19, 2012
    i live in cleveland ohio i want to start hardware store
  • Jeff Ramsey said on March 21, 2012
    Roaring springs Texas I am interested in opening a hardware store and I don't know how much money I will need to start roaring springs is a very small town about 200 people it is a ranching community surrounded by other towns which none have hard ware stores the town seems to be growing I am thinking of doing a hardware store feed store and small grocery store doing a combo of stores in one what wholesalers do I talk to about inventory
  • edwin said on April 15, 2012
    I am planning to start a small scale hardware shop or any other advisable business in Pune suburb (Hadapsar) Please advise and the capital required to have one. Thanks
  • Dina said on April 18, 2012
    I am thinking of opening up my own little electrical hardware store near to my resident. I have already done the registration and got the license the remaining issue is how start it and compete with others. Please advise me how to go about it and how to get it started and become popular.
  • Lydiah said on April 24, 2012
    I am planning to open a hardware store in a small village in Botswana where the competitor is more than 100km away, i need professional advice on this kind of business, how much will i need and which products/materials can i start with as a small scale business.
  • bong said on April 28, 2012
    I want to put a small hardware business herein the Phil. How much capital for this business and advice me how to negotiate the supplier or distributor.
  • win said on May 1, 2012
    i work as a technician more than 10 years, i am married and have 2 kids ,now i feel bore with my job and like to open a hardware shop in Bukit Indah, Johor, Malaysia. Pls advice that is this line suitable for status like me and how much money that i should invest. Pls also help to find the distributor and wholesaler for me. I am good in technical but no experience at all for business.
  • Noy said on May 2, 2012
    Hello, I'm noy from Iloilo, Philippines. At present I have existing business like Mini Store, selling prime commodities, and Rice store as well as lending business. I am planning to expand my business into hardware and Electrical Supply, I believe, it required a big amount of money to start this business. But since I am not hands on in this business I want to solicit your advice. How to manage this business without my presence and to avoid theft of cash or products items. What is the best way of management for this kind of business. Can you please site me some business plan for this business? Can you provide me the best supplier either Wholesaler, Manufacturer or Distributor near to my place. Thank you.
  • Amalia Cortez said on May 5, 2012
    hi, we're planning to start a hardware store but don't have idea where and how. also dont know exactly how to start this kind of business. Pls. let me know any idea including where to get good suppliers and how much is the minimum capital required in starting this business. we're located particularly in Bulacan Philippines. Thanks looking forward to hear from you soon. Amy
  • Jiffry said on May 12, 2012
    Dear sir I have a little experience in hard ware field when i complete my school i started to work in hardware stores. now I'm in fashion retail field for last 8 years so i would like to start a hard ware business as well start a store in my home town so please help me how to start from beginning or initial stage of field of hardware
  • Laxmi Ravi said on May 16, 2012
    am planning to open a hardware store in a small village in Karimnagar where the competitor is more than 30km away, i need professional advice on this kind of business, how much will i need How much capital and which products/materials can i start with as a small scale business. all Construction & Building materials.
  • Raymond beginner adviser said on May 16, 2012
    I have experience working in the home improvement sector. A "big box" store (Menards), a franchise/co-op (Ace Hardware), and for an independent company. For those that are interested in opening a big box brand store, you can't. For those that want to open a franchise/co-op (domestic or international) the process can seem intimidating but the company you are with usually helps you tremendously. For an Ace Hardware store you need $250,000 in cash/liquid assets, and $400,000 in net worth, either individually or total combined ownership. A fully independent is typically not feasible anymore today. If you do manage to start one up your costs can vary greatly depending on suppliers, items carried, categories within the store, and your location.

    For a co-op expect to only make 3% or so profits after all expenses are paid. The article is wrong in stating typical store sizes. It is not 20-30k sq ft. Try right around 10-12k for your "typical" store in the USA. For international start ups, look at the brands in your area. Also many US brands have international arms/distribution centers. Any questions or comments for me, my email is OWBlackhawkHardware@gmail.com

    OWBlackhawkHardware@gmail.com || Hardware Store Expert

  • vinod sadanand said on June 4, 2012
    i have working in electrical field, but i want to start my own buss. of hardware. i am live in thane so how to create plan of this buss. please give me details.
  • RICHARD said on June 9, 2012
    Hello. I am an OFW who wants to start a hardware store in Liciada, Bustos, Bulacan . Could anyone send me contact details of some suppliers? Thanks!
  • saran sankar said on June 24, 2012
    Hi All, I am looking forward for setting up an Hardware and paint outlet in a small town named Palakkad in Kerala, India. I want to know how much i need to invest in Hardware items and what are all the necessary items which is required to be put up in the shop. Kindly guide me on this as i have good idea wrt Paint items.
  • Arul said on July 9, 2012
    I am planning to start hardware Shop in chennai near Tambaram. Can some one guide me.
  • jitendra sasane said on July 15, 2012
    want to start a small hardware shop in mumbai please suggest how much capital I required. I don't have experience related to this business what kind of steps I have to take to do this business smoothly. thanks Jitendra Sasane
  • kumar g said on July 21, 2012
    hi, i want to start a small paint shop in my native place in karnataka, please give me details to start and what budget i need to start in 200 sq feet area.
  • joseph muchai said on July 24, 2012
    hey i want to start a hardware business in my home country kenya.could you please send me a business plan of how to start and also a list of all the possible tools, equipments and anything else to stock my hardware with. and also the best distributors of such items.....
  • bikal said on July 26, 2012
    Hi, I want to start a retails business of hardware stores please suggest me budget of working capital
  • Sohrab said on July 28, 2012
    Hi,i am a MBA holder, doing job in a private company but i want change & interested to open a hardware shop in my village on my own land adjacent to main Transport road at Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. my nearest market from where i can purchase goods is Kolkata. Kindly advise me the Setup, growth, planning, investment, distributor, wholesaler, i have no experience to run a shop before.
  • Chris Enkov said on July 29, 2012
    Hi, we're planning to start a hardware store but don't have idea where and how. Also don't know exactly how to start this kind of business. Please, let me know any idea including where to get good suppliers and how much is the minimum capital required in starting this business. We're located particularly in Long Island City, Queens,NY. Thanks looking forward to hear from you soon. Chris
  • Anand said on July 30, 2012
    Pl z send me Hardware material list which i can store in my hardware store which is going to establish in Rahatnigoan at Pimpri chinchwad in Pune District
  • Raymond beginner adviser said on July 31, 2012
    @bikal: Contact those that you are thinking of buying from for that information.

    @Sohrab: What brands/companies are in your area? In the USA we have many to choose from (Ace Hardware, Tru Value, Do It Best, etc) See what is popular and contact them.

    @Chris Enkov: See what I wrote above. Ace and Tru Value are the biggest, but there are other companies, both national and regional, that would love to help you. See what brands seem popular in your area and google their corporate contact info or main website. From there contact them and discuss your plans and ask questions. Even if they seem silly to you they could end up saving you big time down the road. Also consider joining the NHRA ( www.nhra.org ), they can be a huge help as well.

    @Anand: A list from one store doesn't mean it will work in another. Every store is unique. See what the demand is in your area and then go from there. NEVER have just one item of anything though. You should always carry at least 2 of anything on your shelves.

    OWBlackhawkHardware@gmail.com || Hardware Store Expert

  • Lucy Oliveira said on August 7, 2012
    Hi, i am Lucy i want to start a small hardware shop in my village sao jose de areal in Margao of plumbering, paints n electrical items. Please help me how to start n how to contact dealers n suppliers.In Goa
  • JOSEPH CHEGE NDUNGU said on August 10, 2012
    Hi I live in nairobi kenya i have always wanted to start a hardware business in the outskirts of nairobi in a place called kiserian where i live i have done my market servery for the same and done my capital layout and financial projections which i can send to you i have great passion to succeed and i believe in myself because i want to come out of poverty and help others my problem is capital $25000 equivalent ksh2000000 with this i can buy stock pay rent for six months and display setup advertisement and registration. thanks joe
  • Ebrahim said on August 13, 2012
    i want to start electrical hardware what r the items i should keep in shop.
  • Katlego said on August 15, 2012
    Hi. I live in Botswana. I want to start hardware business, specializing in bicycle spares, repair and maintenance. Please help me with the list of inventory i must have.
  • Hanifa said on August 16, 2012
    I want to start a hardwares (only steel TMT rods) in a village called Perambakkam near Trivellore, Tamilnadu. How much investment required and only steel rods business will work? or what type will be better. please send me a list of wholesalers, price list. I have 800 sq. ft area near the bus stand and having 3000 sq. ft at bus junction. which place could be better.
  • Hanifa said on August 16, 2012
    Business location is near the Perambakkam bus stand. There are 5000 residents and it is a business place for neighboring villages. It is located in between Arakonam and Trivellore. It is in Tamilnadu state. It is 35 km away from Poonamalli, Chennai. I had some general stores experience which my brother was owning during my college days.
  • mahesh rane said on August 19, 2012
    I want to start business of electrical goods and hardware at Roadpali, Near Kalamboli, Panvel dt Raigad ,Maharashtra.
  • Rajesh ghurup said on August 22, 2012
    I want to start hardware store business in new Mumbai. I have no idea how to start business? help . Exp: virar, Mumbai,India
  • Gideon Kanyembo said on August 24, 2012
    My business is located in Solwezi - North western Province Zambia. I want to improve my business in hardware products and become a large scale supplier of hardware products.
  • vijay said on August 24, 2012
    sir, i want to start a new paint shop in my village and how to get my register certificate and how much amt i invested in the shop?
  • sunil v. katariya said on August 28, 2012
    i am businessman in hardwareline and want to start a business in kenya & nairobi so kindly give a guidance to established in that country
  • harvard said on August 29, 2012
    i will like to know what type of computer to use in a hardware store for purchasing tool, sales etc,
  • hasmukh padhiyar said on September 3, 2012
    i had stared new H/W store in my area Nandesari GIDC vadodara, gujarat, in india 391340. please guide me thanks, hasmukh cell no-9558797053
  • ambermeraj said on September 6, 2012
    i am starting a hardware shop plz help me, place shimoga state Karnataka country india.
  • shrikant Harne said on September 8, 2012
    want to start hardware business at vadodara Gujarat with small scale. What are the fast moving in plumbing, farming and pvc piping material? What will be the investment initially?
  • ricky said on September 8, 2012
    i am planning to open a paint, plywood and hardware store in suburbs of my town....do u think i can start it without experience by hiring a trained staff...and there is a big paint, hardware store a bit near do u think it will affect my business.....
  • prabhakar said on September 12, 2012
    sir i want to start a small agri. shop of cultivators as a trader in ambala. Please suggest me what are the documents required to open that shop. Regards, Prabhakar
  • sujnan said on September 24, 2012
    i want to open a plumber shop(pipes, tapes, sanetery item , pumps). i am from balangir orissa, india. pl guide me
  • P G Selvaraj said on October 6, 2012
    I would like to start hardware shop at Ambattue .Chennai India. Can you suggest me weather its good business idea? List of materials to be keep in stock?
  • yolandie said on October 9, 2012
    Hi, Sir I would like to start my own hardware shop. I would like a list of materials to be keep in stock? Thank you!
  • Rahul Borkar said on October 12, 2012
    I want to start Hardware & Electrical shop, how to start & How much minimum investment in small city i have, cos. i have no idea how to start
  • carlos said on October 15, 2012
    hi, i want to open small hardware, on manhattan new york, well i am very good experiences on hardware, i am looking for partner, cause i dont have all money what we need to start. if you want please email me we can get in
  • Uma Maheswara Rao Kola said on October 28, 2012
    Sir, I am having resources to start a hardware shop in a place near the City of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. But I am not aware of sources that are available to get standard items that are used in building construction activity. Please advise me to start business in area of 300-500 Sq.ft and the formalities that are to be followed to start a business like new entrant into the field. Your suggestions are highly appreciated.
  • maria mercado said on October 30, 2012
    i plan to open a small hardware in our place but i dont have an idea where i start. here in the philippines. how much a capital do i have and the best wholesaler where i contact. what is the first thing i do.
  • Pride said on November 2, 2012
    I would like to open a hardware store in Durban. Which wholesalers can best supply me. What assistance can I get regarding items that form a basis of a hardware store (small in size).
  • saadjami said on November 12, 2012
    i am in usa. and i like to open hardware store in n.africa. tunisia. pls. give me some advice. thank you
  • Tala said on December 5, 2012
    I would like to seek for advice regarding to put up a hardware business in my small town in southern Philippines. Can you pls give me some contact numbers of the suppliers of hardware supplies? Tnx
  • Mswankile Zithutha said on December 7, 2012
    I want to start a hardware store and I dont know where to start please help me.
  • sree said on December 13, 2012
    HI am 27 years old guy from kerala. am planning to start a building materials shop at kerala. please give some idea.
  • Rajneesh R sharma said on December 15, 2012
    hi i am rajneesh sharma. i am 23 yrs old. i want to start hardware and plywood retail shop so that's why i want some ideas and how to develop it quickly, also i want to tell u my father profession is furniture contractor and he is working in this field last 35 yrs and also i know that so pls suggest & guide me.
  • muhammad iqbal said on December 20, 2012
    Hi. My name is Muhammad. I used to run 4 convenience stores since 2000. I have now sold all these and have purchased a large building based in Leicester. It is 6000sq ft. The building is situation in a busy main road shopping area. There is a college nearby and various other shops and restaurants. I intend to convert this building into a hardware store/plumbing/electrical. I have decided to join a company who will supply the goods for my store. As I have never entered into such a contract, like joining this company, please could you give me an idea of where to order such goods from or whether it is a good idea to join such a company. Thanks for your time!
  • anand said on December 22, 2012
    planing to start hardware store. i have land around 1000 sf area where i am going to build a shop and home above. but my only confusion is that the place is some what away from main market. is it ok to go for it
  • Satish Patel said on December 31, 2012
    HI am 42 years am planning to start a building materials shop at mumbai, my experience 15 year tiles & building materials in gujarat, i am interested in stat in mumbai business please give some idea.
  • Thabo Magaga said on January 2, 2013
    I would like to open a hardware store in my locality of Tsomo in the Eastern Cape, How can I go on opening it, how much capital is needed please help
  • Raphael Lukapa said on January 4, 2013
    am writing from Zambia, Africa. i would like to know to write a business plan for a small hardware store.
  • Hamza Fakhri said on January 8, 2013
    Hello i am b.com graduate so i starting a hardware and tools store in morbi- 2 but their. Are huge competition and about 95% sales are debit in ceramic industry and i start new business so how can i start my new retail business ?

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