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Do I need approval from my local government?

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Yes. For starters, you'll need a business licence. If you are building your store, you will need various permits for that. What you will need differs depending on your area, so contact your local government office.

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What can I sell, and how do I attract customers?

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You can sell mostly winter and summer clothes, or toys to make children happy. In order to attract customers, you can appeal to the season or holiday. For example, every Christmas, hire a Santa Claus.

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How do I start up a trading card shop?

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The same way you would start any other type of shop. You'll need a pretty substantial supply of trading cards before you get started, or at least have a way to get them. Then, you will need to find a space to lease, preferably somewhere where there's a lot of people.

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What age do you need to be to have a shop?

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There is no minimum age, but you often need to secure a loan for initial overhead expenses, and to get a business loan, you'll need good credit and possibly collateral.

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Do I need to be a US citizen to get a permit from the government?

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No, citizenship is not required to open up a business in the United States.

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How can I get a loan from a bank to open a tattoo shop?

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Like any other loan, you just need to go to your local bank and show them how your business will run and your business plan.

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