A.   Before Signing A Lease                      D.   Start Leasehold Improvements               
 





1.Review zoning, traffic
    counts, sign ordinances

 2. Identify leasehold
    improvements needed

    a. Get two estimates
        1. Construction
        2. Plumbing
        3. Carpeting
        4. Painting
        5. Electrical
        6. Miscellaneous











1. Power

2. Fire suppression,
    sprinklers, etc.

3. Painting

4. Carpeting

5. Plumbing
           
B.   Sign Lease E.   Obtain Licenses, Permits
and Insurance
   









1. Business license

2. Tax number from
    appropriate state agency

3. Sales tax number from
     appropriate state agency

4. Necessary insurance
     programs
           
C.   Order Equipment/Supplies F.   Order Services
   

1. Major equipment (allow
     4 weeks)

     a. Compressor
     b. Spray booth
     c. Oven
     d. Frame machine and
           measuring equipment
     e. Computer

2. Office equipment

3. Office supplies

4. Paint and material inventory

 

 

  











1. Security (or patrol)
    service

2. Gas, water and electricity
 
3. Telephones (3 lines using
    measured service plus
    dedicated lines for computer
    and FAX machine)

4. Public address system

5. Accounts for supplies, parts, etc.		  
           
      G.   Advertising
       







1. Telephone directory

2.  Media (newspapers, etc.)

3.  Help wanted

     a. Place ads seperately

4. Order all business signs and
     menu boards
 
           
   

 

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