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Retail pet businesses include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Stores (e.g., food, clothing, toys, herbal and natural supplements)

• Boutique stores

• Online stores

When choosing a business in the pet-retail industry you have considerable options with little-to-no need for specialized training or certifications. When reviewing different pet-retail options, consider the following questions:

• Do you have any moral or ethical standards for the companies from which you choose to purchase products?

• What is your budget for purchasing products?

• Will you be creating the products yourself? If so, what are your business standards and practices?

• Are you attempting to serve a niche market or a general population?

When you have answered these questions, you then need to consider what method you will use for your retail-pet operation. There are generally two standardized methods of operating a retail business: online or storefront. Whichever you choose should be based on target market, best method for product delivery, and location of your business.