http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/community/forum/startingabusiness?view=discussions Most recent forum messages en Sun, 31 May 2009 11:52:54 GMT Clearspace 1.1.1 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2009-05-31T11:52:54Z en http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=72293&amp;tstart=0#72293 <b>Applying for automobile dealer license</b><br /> <br /> <b>Welcome, Who are you?? Do you have a first name??</b><br /> <br /> <b>I am a SCORE Counselor. Do you know about SCORE. SCORE is FREE and can help you.</b><br /> <br /> <b>I would suggest you go to SCORE online and find a local counselor from Michigan with a background in the auto world.</b> <br /> <br /> <b>SCORE and I can also help you with your business plan.</b><br /> <br /> <b>Good luck, LUCKIEST</b> Sun, 31 May 2009 11:52:54 GMT LUCKIEST http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=72293&amp;tstart=0#72293 2009-05-31T11:52:54Z May 31, 2009 7:52 AM http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=72295&amp;tstart=0#72295 <p /> Hi folks,<br /> <p /> <br /> I am new to this style of communication but have followed these types of forums and it looks like a number of of you have some really good ideas. So I thought I would try it out and see if any of you have some tips for me on starting my own business. <br /> <p /> <br /> Here's my situation:<br /> <p /> <br /> I have been employed at a dealership for the past 11 years, but lately have felt as if it's time to venture out and pursue starting my own business. I would like to know if any of you have any ideas/tips on how to apply for a Class W (Wholesale) dealer license in Michigan and develop a smooth exit strategy from my current employer without "burning any bridges"<br /> <p /> <br /> I have inquired with the Secretary of State office and my application should be arriving in the mail shortly. I was told that I need to fill out the application and return along with a Zoning and municipality approval, fleet insurance certificate, request a minimum of two dealer plates and a $75 processing fee. <br /> <p /> <br /> The only problem is: the zoning and municipality approval. I don't have the money to purchase a property to be able to store my inventory. I would rather use the money that I have to purchase the inventory and supplies that I need to get started. <br /> <p /> <br /> However, I have inquired with a friend/customer of mine and he has offered to allow me to use a portion of his property in which he conducts a transportation business to store inventory as well as execute how I plan on being different that all the other people just looking to make a quick buck.<br /> <p /> <br /> I am in the process of writing a business plan that will include developing a network of dealers that will allow me to purchase vehicles for their inventory. <br /> <p /> <br /> Unlike other wholesalers, I would like to prepare the vehicle myself for retail delivery. I see the types of vehicles that are brought to our dealer on a daily basis with markings, scuffs, scratches, mismatched tires, worn floor mats, missing keys and owner's manuals and hear the used car manager talk about how after bringing a vehicle into inventory how he is responsible for spending more time and money into getting the vehicle ready for retail delivery. <br /> <p /> <br /> I am looking forward to hearing any ideas or suggestions you may have. Sat, 30 May 2009 23:25:29 GMT bookemdano http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=72295&amp;tstart=0#72295 2009-05-30T23:25:29Z May 30, 2009 7:25 PM 1