{"id":5306,"date":"2024-09-20T00:04:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T05:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-open-a-furniture-store.html"},"modified":"2025-04-23T08:50:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:50:52","slug":"how-to-open-a-furniture-store","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-open-a-furniture-store.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Open a Furniture Store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\"  class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">How To Open a Furniture Store<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">How To Open a Furniture Store<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30  wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-section-main fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">How To Open a Furniture Store<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            April 23, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-editorial-note fl-text-sm\">\n            <p>Editorial Note: We earn a commission from affiliate partner links on FindLaw. Commissions do not affect the editorial integrity of our legal content.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-key-takeaways fl-mb30\" data-testid=\"fl-key-takeaways\">\n    <div class=\"fl-card-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-card-body fl-card-bg-teal fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n                            <h2 class=\"fl-card-title fl-h2 fl-no-margin\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n                        <p>If you&#8217;re considering opening a furniture store business, there&#8217;s much to consider. The furniture market is competitive, and&nbsp;launching a business&nbsp;that can survive is challenging. The following business planning and legal steps will help you lay the foundation for a successful and compliant business.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><b><i>Form your LLC with confidence.\u202f<a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-open-a-furniture-store-in-content\" target=\"_blank\">Our trusted partner LegalZoom has packages starting at $0 + filing fees.<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tableOfContent\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n        <span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" class=\"table-of-contents__title\">13 Steps To Open a Furniture Store<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#Idea\" title=\"1. Evaluate Your Business Idea\">1. Evaluate Your Business Idea<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Plan\" title=\"2. Write a Well-Researched Business Plan\">2. Write a Well-Researched Business Plan<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Entity\" title=\"3. Register Your Business as a Legal Entity\">3. Register Your Business as a Legal Entity<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#EIN\" title=\"4. Get an EIN From the IRS\">4. Get an EIN From the IRS<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Bank\" title=\"5. Open a Business Bank Account\">5. Open a Business Bank Account<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Finance\" title=\"6. Get Financing for Your Store\">6. Get Financing for Your Store<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Location\" title=\"7. Decide Your Store&#039;s Location\">7. Decide Your Store&#8217;s Location<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Permits\" title=\"8. Obtain the Necessary Business Licenses and Permits\">8. Obtain the Necessary Business Licenses and Permits<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Insurance\" title=\"9. Get Adequate Business Insurance\">9. Get Adequate Business Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Market\" title=\"10. Establish Your Branding and Marketing Strategy\">10. Establish Your Branding and Marketing Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Trademark\" title=\"11. Apply for a Trademark\">11. Apply for a Trademark<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Hire\" title=\"12. Review Employment Laws and Hire Employees\">12. Review Employment Laws and Hire Employees<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Open\" title=\"13. Open Your Furniture Store\">13. Open Your Furniture Store<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether you plan to offer your customers affordable pieces or top-of-the-line luxury, opening a furniture store takes time, dedication, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/starting-a-business-by-business-type.html\">a solid plan<\/a>. You&#8217;ll also need to address several legal and regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"general-step-component\">\n    <div class=\"steps-container\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            1\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Idea\">Evaluate Your Business Idea<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Entrepreneurship is a huge commitment. Every&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/tips-for-the-small-business-entrepreneur.html\" title=\"How To Become an Entrepreneur: Tips\">successful business<\/a>&nbsp;comes with a significant time and financial obligation. Before you begin, sit down with family and loved ones and discuss your plans. Ensure everyone involved with your finances is aware of your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/starting-a-business-do-s-and-don-ts.html\" title=\"Starting a Business: Do&#039;s and Don&#039;ts\">potential business venture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Starting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/starting-a-business-by-business-type.html\" title=\"Starting a Business by Industry\">any type of business<\/a>&nbsp;involves financial risk. Your income stream may be inconsistent, or you could lose money, especially at first. One of the most critical things to consider is whether you can afford to take that risk. If so, also ask yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do your experience, skills, and motivation support a successful business?<\/li>\n<li>Does your target market need a furniture store?<\/li>\n<li>Can you get the supplies, staff, and support you need to be successful?<\/li>\n<li>Is the competition manageable?<\/li>\n<li>Does your furniture store have the potential to be a profitable business?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These questions can help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/evaluating-your-new-small-business-idea.html\" title=\"Evaluating Your New Small Business Idea\">assess your business idea<\/a>&nbsp;and prepare for the realities of entrepreneurship. You&#8217;ll also address some of these questions in detail in your furniture store&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/business-plan-overview.html\" title=\"Business Plan Overview\">business plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to pursue your idea, you can proceed confidently through the next steps.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            2\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Plan\">Write a Well-Researched Business Plan<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Researching and drafting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-write-a-business-plan.html\" title=\"How To Write a Business Plan\">your business plan<\/a>&nbsp;will likely be the most exhaustive part of your small business process. You&#8217;ll want to analyze the furniture industry and become an expert in the business. Read trade blogs about retail shops and outlets and start conceptualizing your brand.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll have some space for creativity in how you draft your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/writing-a-business-plan-faq.html\" title=\"Writing a Business Plan FAQ\">business plan<\/a>. Still, there are several questions every small business plan should address:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/buying-a-franchise-overview.html\" title=\"Buying a Franchise: Overview\">buying a franchise<\/a>, taking over an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/buying-a-business.html\" title=\"Buying a Business - FindLaw\">existing business<\/a>, or starting your own store from scratch?<\/li>\n<li>Will your furniture store rent or buy space for your physical location?<\/li>\n<li>Are you the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/what-is-a-sole-proprietor-.html\" title=\"What Is a Sole Proprietor?\">sole owner<\/a>&nbsp;or working with other owners?<\/li>\n<li>Which&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/types-of-business-structures.html\" title=\"Types of Business Structures\">business structure<\/a>&nbsp;will you choose when registering with the state?<\/li>\n<li>How will you finance your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-finances\/start-up-costs-overview.html\" title=\"Start-Up Costs: Overview\">startup costs<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Who are your competitors, and is there a demand for your services in your market?<\/li>\n<li>What types of furniture, products, and services will your store offer, and who must you hire to provide them?<\/li>\n<li>What is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/naming-your-business-introduction.html\" title=\"Choosing a Business Name FAQ\">business name<\/a>&nbsp;for your furniture store?<\/li>\n<li>How will you market and promote your store?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another crucial part of your business plan research is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/finding-a-niche.html\" title=\"Finding a Niche - FindLaw\">determining your niche<\/a>. Furniture stores typically operate in a competitive business landscape. So, it&#8217;s important to establish what sets your store apart. Some examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multifunctional pieces efficient for small spaces<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable and eco-friendly furniture<\/li>\n<li>Furniture rental<\/li>\n<li>Custom, made-to-order furniture or woodworking<\/li>\n<li>Home-compatible or \u201csmart&quot; home furnishings<\/li>\n<li>Discount furniture with lower price points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be as detailed as possible. Much of your work in this stage will inform later steps of your business formation.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re struggling with your business plan, help is available.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/contents-of-a-written-business-plan.html\" title=\"Contents of a Written Business Plan\">Online templates<\/a>&nbsp;can help you with your planning. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also offers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/local-assistance\" title=\"Local Assistance - SBA.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low-cost and no-cost business counseling<\/a>&nbsp;to eligible small business owners.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            3\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Entity\">Register Your Business as a Legal Entity<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Next, register your furniture store as a legal business entity with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/state-guide-corporations-offices.html\" title=\"State Guide: Corporations Offices\">your state&#8217;s corporations office<\/a>, typically a secretary of state.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/registering-the-name-of-your-business.html\" title=\"How To Register a Business Name\">Registering your business<\/a>&nbsp;affords a greater level of legal protection. When a business doesn&#8217;t register with a state, the law views those businesses as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/sole-proprietorships.html\" title=\"Sole Proprietorships - FindLaw\">sole proprietorships<\/a>&nbsp;with a single owner or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/partnerships.html\" title=\"Partnerships - FindLaw\">general partnerships<\/a>&nbsp;with multiple owners. These default entities don&#8217;t provide the same risk aversion or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/business-form-and-taxation-pros-and-cons.html\" title=\"Business Form and Taxation: Pros and Cons\">tax options<\/a>&nbsp;as corporations or limited liability companies (LLCs).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/llcs.html\" title=\"LLCs - FindLaw\">LLCs&nbsp;<\/a>are easier to set up and generally less complicated than&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/corporations.html\" title=\"Corporations - FindLaw\">corporations<\/a>. Corporations tend to be larger entities with multiple shareholders. Both entity types protect&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/what-to-expect-business-liability.html\" title=\"What to Expect: Business Liability\">owners&#8217; personal assets<\/a>&nbsp;from any debts or claims against the company. They also allow the owners to decide how they want to be taxed.<\/p>\n<p>For these reasons, new business owners&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/choosing-a-legal-structure.html\" title=\"Choosing a Legal Structure - FindLaw\">tend to opt<\/a>&nbsp;for the safety and security of LLCs or corporations. If you&#8217;re unsure, an experienced&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/top-10-reasons-to-contact-an-attorney-before-choosing-a-business.html\" title=\"Top 10 Reasons To Hire a Business Attorney for Success\">business attorney<\/a>&nbsp;can help you determine the best type of legal entity for your business model.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            4\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"EIN\">Get an EIN From the IRS<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You will need a federal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/what-is-an-ein-.html\" title=\"What Is an EIN?\">Employer Identification Number<\/a>&nbsp;(EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). EINs are nine-digit numbers the IRS uses for identification and tax purposes. It&#8217;s like a social security number for your business. You will need your EIN before you can open a business bank account and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/employment-law-and-human-resources\/what-to-do-when-you-hire-an-employee-for-the-first-time.html\" title=\"Hiring Your First Employee\">hire employees<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The IRS does not charge a fee for an EIN. Apply&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" title=\"Apply for an EIN Online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the IRS website<\/a>&nbsp;to get your EIN instantly and at no charge. Watch out for commercial sites that charge a fee for an EIN\u2014many of them look like the official IRS website.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            5\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Bank\">Open a Business Bank Account<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Once you&#8217;ve established your business as a separate legal entity and gotten your EIN, open a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-finances\/business-accounting.html\" title=\"Business Accounting - FindLaw\">business bank account<\/a>&nbsp;to make transactions. Business bank accounts allow you to track your business&#8217;s finances and keep your personal assets separate from your company. Avoiding commingling funds simplifies your recordkeeping and makes it easier for you to accurately track business expenses and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-finances\/the-importance-of-cash-management.html\" title=\"The Importance of Cash Management\">cash flow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A separate bank account also further protects your personal assets from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/liability-and-insurance\/business-liability.html\" title=\"Business Liability - FindLaw\">your store&#8217;s liabilities<\/a>&nbsp;and adds credibility to your business.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            6\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Finance\">Get Financing for Your Store<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Opening a furniture store&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/start-up-financing.html\" title=\"Start-Up Financing - FindLaw\">can be costly<\/a>. In addition to locking down a location, you&#8217;ll need to stock your store with inventory and showpieces. You&#8217;ll also need capital for delivery trucks, advertising, and staffing. If you hire professional help, like an accountant or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-lawyer-resources\/hiring-a-business-lawyer.html\" title=\"Hiring a Business Lawyer - FindLaw\">business attorney<\/a>, you&#8217;ll also need to factor in professional fees.<\/p>\n<p>Even with outside financing, furniture store owners can expect to personally finance up to a quarter of the store&#8217;s total budget.<\/p>\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/before-you-start-your-business-try-starting-a-business-plan.html\" title=\"The Benefits of a Good Business Plan\">thorough business plan<\/a>&nbsp;is essential when approaching lenders and investors. Be prepared to speak confidently about your plans&#8217; contents, especially the sections on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Profit margins<\/li>\n<li>Financial projections<\/li>\n<li>Market analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even with business loans and investments, you may need to access funds to cover everyday operational expenses, especially in the beginning. If you take out a commercial credit card, carefully research several cards&#8217;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/credit-banking-finance\/shopping-for-credit-cards.html\" title=\"Legal Guide To Shopping for Credit Cards\">terms and benefits<\/a>. A commercial line of credit can also help build your business credit.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            7\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Location\">Decide Your Store&#8217;s Location<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>When you researched your competitors, what did you notice? You might have noticed that well-run furniture stores have great locations. When&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/commercial-property-rentals.html\" title=\"True Costs of Commercial Property Rentals\">scouting for storefronts<\/a>, you should assess the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Market demand for a furniture store<\/li>\n<li>Location&#8217;s proximity to its competitors<\/li>\n<li>Potential for guaranteed customer foot traffic, like a strip mall or business park<\/li>\n<li>Spacious accommodations for your inventory, showroom, and office space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s also an option to forego a brick-and-mortar retail store and run an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/creating-an-online-business--legal-considerations-.html\" title=\"Creating an Online Business: Legal Considerations\">online business<\/a>&nbsp;instead. This will still require securing commercial space to store and ship inventory. If you operate your business solely online, integrate e-commerce strategies that empower customers to purchase without seeing the products in person. This can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Virtual showrooms and consultations<\/li>\n<li>Live chat and customer service<\/li>\n<li>360-degree product viewers and augmented reality (AR) technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need to decide whether to buy or lease commercial real estate. Consider your budget, including your personal investments and outside financing.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/choosing-a-business-location-checklist.html\" title=\"Choosing a Business Location Checklist\">Choose a location<\/a>&nbsp;that suits your business needs but is within your budget.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            8\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Permits\">Obtain the Necessary Business Licenses and Permits<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Your new business must conform to the rules of the state where it operates. You may also have local regulations your business must adhere to. Your location and scope of business will determine the specific&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/business-licenses-and-permits.html\" title=\"Business Licenses and Permits - FindLaw\">permits and licenses<\/a>&nbsp;you may need. But your store will likely need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/sales-and-use-tax.html\" title=\"Sales and Use Tax\">Sales tax<\/a>&nbsp;permit<\/li>\n<li>Zoning and land use permit<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of occupancy<\/li>\n<li>Sign permit<\/li>\n<li>Builders&#8217; permit, if you have to perform renovations on your commercial space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ideally, you already identified necessary permits or licenses when you drafted your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-write-a-business-plan.html\" title=\"How To Write a Business Plan\">business plan<\/a>. Now, you just have to apply for and secure them.<\/p>\n<p>Contact your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/state-guide-obtaining-licenses-permits.html\" title=\"State Guide: Obtaining Licenses &amp; Permits\">local business licensing authority<\/a>&nbsp;to see what licenses and permits your store needs. Failure to follow your jurisdiction&#8217;s regulations can lead to penalties with steep fines. You even risk your local or state government shutting down your business.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            9\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Insurance\">Get Adequate Business Insurance<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-business-insurance-.html?fli=latl_biz_howto:diy_biz_ins:txt\">adequate&nbsp;business insurance<\/a>&nbsp;means your business can still operate even in the worst of circumstances. At a minimum, your furniture store should carry the following insurance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General liability insurance&nbsp;protects your business from property damage, theft, personal injury liability, and other unexpected events. For example, you&#8217;ll be protected if a customer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/slip-and-fall-accidents-overview.html\" title=\"Slip and Fall Accidents Overview\">slips and falls in your showroom<\/a>&nbsp;and sues your store.<\/li>\n<li>Workers&#8217; compensation insurance&nbsp;is required in most states if you hire employees.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/liability-and-insurance\/workers-compensation.html\" title=\"Workers&#039; Compensation - FindLaw\">Workers&#8217; compensation<\/a>&nbsp;protects you if an employee is hurt on the job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may want to get&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/liability-and-insurance\/different-types-of-commercial-insurance.html\" title=\"Different Types of Commercial Insurance\">additional policies<\/a>&nbsp;for your store. Consider your business&#8217;s unique risks and potential liabilities when determining adequate insurance coverage. An insurance broker or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/starting-a-business-get-help-now.html\" title=\"Starting a Business: Get Help Now\">business attorney<\/a>&nbsp;can also recommend appropriate coverage.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            10\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Market\">Establish Your Branding and Marketing Strategy<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Building your store&#8217;s branding and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/the-basics-of-marketing-a-small-business.html\" title=\"How To Craft an Effective Marketing Plan\">marketing strategy<\/a>&nbsp;is an opportunity to flex your ingenuity and creativity. You will envision how potential customers will learn about your brand during this process.<\/p>\n<p>There are several options to market and promote your store, and you may have to adjust your plan. Use your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/your-target-market.html\" title=\"Your Target Market - FindLaw\">target market<\/a>&nbsp;research from your business plan to inform which channels and strategies you&#8217;ll use to reach your audience. Some ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiring a graphic designer to craft a branding package for your store, including a logo<\/li>\n<li>Filming a television commercial<\/li>\n<li>Contacting local news outlets for publicity coverage<\/li>\n<li>Creating an online presence with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/build-a-business-website.html\" title=\"Make a Website for Your Business\">user-friendly website<\/a>&nbsp;and engaging social media profiles<\/li>\n<li>Traditional channels like direct mail and print advertisements<\/li>\n<li>Search engine optimization (SEO),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/email-marketing-best-practices.html\" title=\"Email Marketing Laws and Rules\">email marketing<\/a>, and text marketing<\/li>\n<li>Grassroots efforts (getting involved in your community and local market)<\/li>\n<li>Partnering with other entrepreneurs, like interior designers and cleaning companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Word-of-mouth is still an effective marketing method. Consider offering a referral program to incentivize customers to tell others about your store. You can also reward shoppers with discounts or other perks for leaving reviews on platforms like Google and Yelp.<\/p>\n<p>Review&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/essential-advertising-rules-for-your-businesses.html\" title=\"Essential Advertising Rules for Your Businesses\">advertising laws<\/a>&nbsp;that may affect your marketing plan, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/website-terms-and-conditions.html\" title=\"Website Legal Requirements\">website legal requirements<\/a>. You must also use certain disclosures when&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/special-considerations-for-on-line-advertising.html\" title=\"Disclosures in Online Advertising\">advertising online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            11\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Trademark\">Apply for a Trademark<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>When you&#8217;ve conceptualized your store&#8217;s brand and name, you should&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/trademarks-and-business-names.html\" title=\"Trademarks and Business Names\">apply for a trademark<\/a>. This allows you to enforce your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/enforcing-trademark-rights.html\" title=\"Enforcing Trademark Rights\">intellectual property rights<\/a>&nbsp;in the event of infringement.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply for a federal trademark with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/trademarks\/basics\/trademark-process\" title=\"USPTO - Trademark Process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)<\/a>. The process is lengthy, sometimes taking up to 18 months from application to approval. You can also apply for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/state-trademark-information.html\" title=\"A Guide to State Trademark Information\">trademark at the state level<\/a>, although this isn&#8217;t always necessary if you have a federal trademark.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            12\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Hire\">Review Employment Laws and Hire Employees<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You&#8217;ll likely need to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/employment\/hiring-process.html\" title=\"Hiring Process - FindLaw\">hire several employees<\/a>&nbsp;to help with day-to-day operations. The specific number you&#8217;ll need depends on your business size, budget, and scope of operations. A few of the roles you may need to hire for include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Warehouse staff to maintain inventory<\/li>\n<li>Movers and delivery drivers<\/li>\n<li>Sales associates to help customers find the right pieces of furniture<\/li>\n<li>Store manager<\/li>\n<li>Logistics coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance and janitorial staff<\/li>\n<li>Visual designer or stager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re launching an online-only business, you will need other roles like phone and chat agents and order fulfillment staff. Post available positions with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/employment-law-and-human-resources\/writing-effective-job-descriptions.html\" title=\"Writing Legal and Effective Job Descriptions\">well-written job descriptions<\/a>&nbsp;on online job boards like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p>Hiring and employing staff comes with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/employment-law-and-human-resources\/frequently-asked-questions-regarding-hiring-laws.html\" title=\"Hiring Laws: Frequently Asked Questions\">legal responsibilities<\/a>. Review local, state, and federal hiring and employment laws before you start sourcing talent. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Certain questions are illegal to ask&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/employment\/hiring-process\/illegal-job-interview-questions.html\" title=\"Illegal Job Interview Questions\">in an interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/employment\/wages-and-benefits\/wage-and-hour-laws-for-minors-and-teens.html\" title=\"Wage and Hour Laws for Minors and Teens\">Employing minors<\/a>&nbsp;comes with additional regulations<\/li>\n<li>Employers must verify each employee&#8217;s identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>Employers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/employment-law-and-human-resources\/employer-discrimination.html\" title=\"Employer Discrimination Laws by Company Size\">cannot discriminate<\/a>&nbsp;based on race, color, religion, gender or gender preference, or national origin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may want to perform&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/employment-law-and-human-resources\/performing-an-employee-background-check.html\" title=\"Performing an Employee Background Check\">background checks<\/a>&nbsp;on every hire. This is especially true for those who deliver to customers&#8217; homes or have access to financial and payment information.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use FindLaw&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/employment-law-and-human-resources\/employment-law-resources.html\" title=\"Employment Law Resources\">Employment Law Resources<\/a>&nbsp;section for more information on hiring and employment laws.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            13\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Open\">Open Your Furniture Store<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>After much hard work and dedication, you&#8217;re ready to open your furniture store. Consider a grand opening party to celebrate your new business with your customers.<\/p>\n<p>Owning a business is challenging. Be diligent in maintaining financial records and get help when needed. Even the most experienced business owners need&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-lawyer-resources.html\" title=\"Business Lawyers and Resources\">professional support or guidance<\/a>&nbsp;at times.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Ready To Start Your New Furniture Store? Get Legal Help<\/h2>\n<p>New small business owners need every possible advantage to help their business succeed. Launching and operating your own business is complex. You&#8217;ll have to juggle business planning, operations, legal considerations, and more. Some entrepreneurs can do this independently, and some benefit from legal help.<\/p>\n<p>Contact a local\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/business-organizations\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small business attorney<\/a>\u00a0to see how they can help and support your furniture store venture. An experienced attorney can advise you on how to structure your business, licensing, intellectual property, employment laws, and more. 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