I have heard alot of people say best thing to do is to inquire a small business loan from the small business association and as far as lessons go you can go to the kegel training center for i think 3 days to a weeks time frame to learn all the ins and outs. i hope this helps.
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John~~~Hopeful Amf Staffer

I think Kegel holds their classes in Florida.  IBPSIA seems to hold their classes in Las Vegas.


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The pacifist is as surely a traitor to his country and to humanity as is the most brutal wrongdoer.
--Theodore Roosevelt

Once you have your shop and training, you REALLY need to focus on customer service. Today, with the internet and probably other shops in your area, a few dollars may mean if you get a sale or 2, but what better bowlers look for is good quality service. If you can provide something as good or better than what they are currently getting at roughly the same price point, or even better, a little better price, you have a shot at getting them to convert to you.

One thing you need to think of....this is going o be my 4th season in business and 2nd in a bowling alley (was freestanding the first 2 years of business) profit margins the first few years are low (you can't charge more than established shops) and you probably have more bills than those established shops as well...so you may not make money for the first year or 2...

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Inside Hunt Club Lanes
Salem, Ohio 44460

Track Pro Shop staff
www.trackbowling.com
www.letsgobowlingdaley.com

Larry Litchstien wrote a "How To" book about getting started in the pro shop business,..I have no idea where to get one,..but he has a couple shops in Florida,..or maybe someone can help ya find one,..all the reviews on the book were great..

Well, first, you serve an apprenticeship of 2 - 10 years at a good shop, learning how to drill, including attending IBPSIA classes;

Then, second, you win the lottery  ... (, but not that funny.);

Then you find a place that provides you with the bowlers that need you;

It's all down hill from that point on.
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."


Edited on 7/7/2006 8:11 PM