How to Start a Skateboard Company

How much money needed to start up a skateboard shop?

Well first there the website, then the t shirts, the decks for sponsors, then making the decks. I own a skate company and starting a company is a *****

how mutch money do you need to start your skateboarding company and how old you need to be?

i say around 10,000 dollars to keep it running smoothly

how do i buy a skateboard?

I am also starting a skateboard company, and i agree, its a very difficult thing to do.. getting your name out there is probably the hardest part.. in all do respect, people who dont "have" to buy an expensive premium deck{like plan b or element etc} should take some time and look at all the small companys who sell their decks for less $, and they are still just as good.

I am looking for a skateboard flow sponsor. Can anyone throw their shops names out so i can get sponsored please! thnx

I need to know a good name for a my skateboard company.

i think a good name for a skate shop would be.."The Spot" it sound kool

Well rick james go to a small company not too far away from where you’re at and buy the cheapest one. That way when you think about not continuing your skating you save some money on your board take it from me i have done the same thing many times.

well i'm not starting a skate shop but Im starting a skate company and it is going to be called D.R. Grizzly skateboards. I just need to know how much I need and do I need a buissnes license? How to put my name out there and where to get the decks. Anyone wants to talk further with me e-mail me at element55_756[at]hotmail.com

I got a name for my company i got the money.should i just ask my friends to ware my shirts and shit or should i be getting noticed in a different way?

First of all, to start a skate company being original is a start. First look at the market around you and fill in the gap that is present. Make sure that your decks are from a good mfg. There are many out there now, more bad than good. Different skate scenes have different tastes. The skate industry is a tricky business where fortunes are made and lost overnight. start out small with decks in the 7.5-8.25 range and tees. Bro out with the people at all of the shops around you. Some of them might give you a shot, most won't. Find the best skaters in your area and see if they want to get flow from you to get your name out there. Most shops have a team, and have hidden talent lurking behind the counter. If one of the shops guys is getting flowed product from you, chances are your product will be on their shelves and they will be pushing it hard $$$$$$$. Do your best not to burn any bridges, because word travels faster than the speed of light sometimes. Go to demos and contest to get a good idea of what a good skater really is. Just because some dudes can kickflip some stairs doesn't mean yu should flow him product. I hope I have help in some way, good luck, you will need it.

ok, basicly guys I am considering starting a skate shop. I really just need to know how much money I'm going to need to gather to get this thing off the gorund and standing on its two feet. someone wiht some expertise in this area please email me at breathe.me.in@gmail.com

Hey guys i'm trying to start up a christian skateboard company. i have the name and all down .......i even have some products already like shirts, jeans..etc. i just want some advice on how to get it started and out there. I don't get on the computer that much...so if anyone can help me at all just call my cell number 812-241-5684.....thank you

OK, well I’m a 19 yr old skater that started building decks for longboards and skateboards. My goal is to make my own company but i really don’t know where i should start or how the business works please help out if you have any advise please email me at encinas88@gmail.com. I’ve tried getting advice from my mom since she’s the designer for Stussy, the clothing factory but she hasn’t been much help so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Skaters, I am trying to open up a skate shop. Any advise I can get I will greatly appreciate..
Already got the logo and what the shop would be called...
Thanks....
salas95492@yahoo.com

Going to open an indoor skate park and have a retail shop, it is going to be in the Hopkinsville KY area.......anyone out there close that would be interested in checking it out??? Please advise... Thanks! sgm412@hotmail.com

I've recently opened a skate shop in my city here in Minnesota. It's much more work than I ever imagined. We've been officially open now for 3 weeks, but I've been hard at work for like 5 or 6 months. It's very, very expensive to do what you want to do. I'm not a business major, my parents don't own businesses or anything like that, and I’m just figuring it out as I go, doing TONS of research. If you're really serious about getting your own shop going, you can totally do it. If I did it, you can. I love what I'm doing now. It's a commitment and a half, though. I'll be doing this, whether I like it or not, for the next few years. I work basically all day every day. I want to go skate with customers!! I'm totally willing to share some of what I've learned with you, only serious contacts plz - MRskate218@hotmail.com

I want to start my own skateboard company I already have the name but how much money do I need?

I am starting a skateboard company also and I want all the people that are opening up a shop to send me an e-mail so that we can work together on some future projects. Hopefully we can all make it and go far with our ventures. But most of all have fun with this. The skateboarding world is small and they know when someone is trying to just make money, it's for the kids don't forget.

Do you have to be a certain age to legally start a skate shop?

Thanks everyone for the comments and help...especially comment number 13!

I WANT TO HELP MY ROOMMATE'S SON, HE IS 13 YEARS OLD, HAS GOOD IDEAS ABOUT THIS OUT DOOR SPORT. HIS LOVE FOR THE SKATE BOARDING HAS BEEN A DREAM NOW I WANT TO MAKE IT SO A REALITY HIM AND I HAVE COME UP WITH SOME IDEAS ON CREATING SKATE BORDS WITH HIS LOGO AND A NAME FOR THE BOARDS. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? HE NEEDS A SPONSOR AND WE WANT TO GET THE BOARD OUT TO THE PARKS SO OTHERS CAN TRY IT OUT ONE DAY LIKE BAM HE WANTS OTHERS TO RIDE ON HIS BOARDS TO GLORY. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE???

Answer Me!!!!!!!!!

Let's see. Everyone wants to start a skate shop or company and the only thing they can come up with is the name of the company. Sounds like a typical skateboarder. That is the least of anyone's concern. Know this, if you start a business like this, you will no longer have time to skate.

I own a successful business and decided to add a skate shop to it. I have been in the scene for well over 15 years so I thought I would give back a little to the skaters. I offer name brand decks at very reasonable prices. Something I think you all forget is that by nature a skateboarder is thief, vandal, and public nuisance. I know because I too am a skater and now I get to tell the kids to not skate on my property. Why? Because a lawsuit can and will destroy you and your dreams of operating a business. Anyway, the kids can't be trusted for the most part. Sure, it's a good time to go to the park and skate with them, but I wouldn't leave my wallet laying anywhere in plain sight.

Finding a place for your shop

Starting a skate shop requires a good location where all the skaters will easily find you. Make sure you are friendly with all the kids as one bad word turns into seven and then multiplies again until you can't get a single sale.

Don't sell based on brand name. The kids will always find it cheaper somewhere else (ebay). You have to find a niche that makes them want to come to you. Every single kid will want to get sponsored. That is an entirely different story that has no happy ending either. I know the secret to success here. But I am keeping it as I am planning on doing it. Something that has never been done. And should have been done years ago.

You don't have to be a certain age to start a skate company. But you do have to be a certain age to rent property, get certain business licenses and maintain a business merchant service and checking. Ask your local banks about their merchant services and see what your limitations are. Find someone to invest in your venture that can put their name on a lease. Definitely have some real start up capital. It's better to start big than to start small and try to work your ass off to get big.

Oh yeah, brand name boards that are popular are actually pressed out in china and are far inferior to an American build. They only press the decks for 20 minutes or so and add heat to the mold to speed curing time, this in turn dries out the board and makes it more brittle. The biggest names out there are doing this. It's because they only want the dollar signs. So, to those of you that love Plan B and the other big companies, let this be a lesson to you. They don't give a shit about you, just your wallet. If they did care, they would offer a better board for the same price. You pay how much for a board? It costs them less than a dollar to make a single deck and they only pay the pro rider a buck a board per sale. Where does the money go? In their pocket.

Best of luck to everyone.
It's not glorious.

Starting a shop is a more difficult process than just starting a "sk8 company" First off, you want to trademark your name if you’re serious enough about your company, register a domain name, make a website etc.

But by all means start local like many have said. Go to all the local contests and have your board be the first place prize. Create a local fan base within your community, hit up all your local shops and ask if they can carry a deck or two.

And as far as how much money, that figure cannot be answered as some people may want to start out by buying 200 decks, shirts, wheels, etc which could be costly. START SMALL.

And another question to ask yourself is what makes your products better than your competitor? Why should I buy your board? "cool graphics; name?" You must offer something people can relate to be lost in the crowd with the rest.

HARDCOPY above is right, this is and can be a difficult business. I am blessed with owning a Christian skate/surf company whose mission is to help be a positive influence on the youth of our society. I get super excited knowing I am making a difference in these kids lives. wow I wrote a lot.

well, if any of you people are serious. I will buy a board and ride it.

Well lets see almost 30,000 for my shop and i have not even opened the doors yet . but most of what was said is true .and especially the name part ( that's funny) we don't pic a name and then decide to have a kid . its something that ponders in your head and when it comes you will know it. I am unfortunately not a skater, but more into business. and locale and product should be your #1 word will get around especially if your a big fish in a small pond.

want to know how to start my own skate company. where do i begin?

Anyone have any ideas on how to deal when the weather gets cold? No one will be buying skateboards or in-lines and just relying on selling clothes and accessories wont suffice...

Hi...do anyone know where could i order the skateboarding equipment from..........

@elemento u should sell snowboards during the winter

i wanted to know were i can get a skate shop building at.

Anyone in here from the NYC area and serious about starting a shop. Meaning you have some concepts and capital. If so drop an note on this site with your email and I'll hit you up with a personal message.

My company helps people start Skateboard and Snowboard companies. Basically if you have a name brand or logo, you can put them on our boards and sell them as your own. You should check out our site for more info. www.factoryimporter.com

g,day my brothers and i are starting a new skate company and we have some pretty sick ideas on how to do it. we don't have the money and I'm the eldest I'm 13 but i'm passionate about it we have good skaters and some people to flow but we need money to buy like decks and stuff i'm getting a job at the local skate and bike shop and we have the all sussed out s4l skating for life pretty kewl hu well the whole purpose of my being on this site is that my bro is a heaps mad skater and i want to make him big but i'm only learning and so is my Lil bro too moey is tight in our family but were willing to strive and excel as we are determined lil b#@$$^&* kk well i best b off cya mates jaz from australia

I am 18 years old and I am starting a skate shop in Ohio.
I just need to know where the best place to buy equipment from? like what company should I use order my gear... such as brand name decks and clothes, etc.

So glad I could read through all these. My son wants to start a skate shop and have the ramps next door. in Hout Bay South Africa. If he gets the land next to the Hout Bay Beach we all invite you skaters to come and enjoy the best time ever

you need around 300k to start a skateshop, buy the products, and keep it running for a while, not counting redecorating your location, rent, and utilities. and what the f**k is this? you will need a lot of skateboard Ollie? seriously.

well i do wild land fire fighting and i can make any were from 16 to thirty grand in like four five months and not even I’m 19 and really good ideas for a skate shop like skate lessons for kids i live in reno and i wanna start something in the next two years what should i start with when i have all this money like blue prints or something i need advice and I’m not kidding about starting i have a buddy in the army who’s saving up money and making a family and i have a awesome name but i wont disclose it cause i don’t want some one to steal it but i would love some advice and how much to start and what to invest in first for a indoor skate park.

I've been thinking about starting a little shop in my garage (not car garage). It's pretty decent in size. As for spreading my name out i have many friends that can help and i know a local skateshop manager. I just need more info on who to contact for supply! I'm gonna start saving for this business and my mother plans on providing help...she too will profit from this. If anyone with experience is willing to provide some info, i'd gladly appreciate it! You can contact me at gilbertskater18@gmail.com thank you!

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Reading this has put given me a little confidence i could succeed. I'm on 17, and a girl who does NOT skate. i live in Vancouver, but i wanted to start a skate company, rather than a shop right away. I'm decent with sewing and not bad with computer graphic shit. I wanted to start with T-shirts, with graphics by me, get the name out, and if all goes well move onto decks and start to sponsor. As, well i'm also taking a shitload of business courses at school... can anyone recommend to me what steps or preparation i can take? or advice on a location, or even how to start?

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What are the many licenses you will need to start a skateboard shop company?

i am planing to start a skateshop with my own products and name brands. i also want to make my own videos with a store team. what can hold someone back from this. what big legal or non legal issues do i face. and what kind of costs am i looking at?

I'm a girl who skates and wanted to start a shop/brand. And that Factory Importer dude helped me a lot. Thanks Factory Importer Dude.

I initiate a sort of soups that check out grand, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest?

You can dream up the shop/skateboard co all you want. This is a major cut throat business. The almighty dollar can split up the best of businesses. You have to try real hard and have a lot of luck. First forget about hooking anybody up. Understand this business.....c-ya out there WiseGuy

do you need a professional to help you?

I have finally opened my skate company... it is harder than I thought. If you want to start a sk8 company you should probably go to a local sk8 shop and show them your designs and ask them to either sell your stuff or promote it. I started with a small sk8 shop but it is up 2 u! Good Luck!

ever since i was ten years old and went to the local skate shop in town for the first time i knew that's all i want to do, own a skateshop or some kind of skateboard company, i'm eighteen and i'm about to get my diploma, but i don't know where to go from there, i NEED advice....

"DEAD CORAL" hopefully this will be a Huge name in the future of skateboarding.

Thanks for all the advice. I plan on owning a skateboard company and i don't want to release the name because it might get taken and I am 12 years old and I am trying to start it with a few of my friends. We are starting out really small. We are only starting with $500 which I know I’m sounding like such a kid but I think it will work. My grandpa will be making boards for me because he owns a company that can make them and they will be cheap for me. I will sell them pretty cheap. Remember this "buy low, sell high" but not too high. If you can give me any advice it would be great. Thanks!

My boy and i are starting a skateboarding and snowboarding company and right now we aren't tryin to open a shop but just a brand or company. We are startin with clothes and promoting right now but can anyone hook me up with who i need to talk to or get ahold of to talk about gettin decks made? We already got some raw shit cookin up!

Can someone hook me up with who to talk to about gettin decks and snowboards made?

I own a skate shop in Tokyo, and I have some wall space for some smaller companies products.. If any of you company owners want to go international, hit me up and maybe we can work out a deal to get your branded products in my store. I'm not looking to make money out of this - Just want to diversify the skate industry and offer my customers some product varieties.. I could easily just fill my space with more junk from Element or Zoo York as that stuff sells really quickly here, but as you other owners know - If customers know exactly what products you have at all times, they'll soon get bored and wont come back.. I just picked up an old 720 arcade game to put in my shop for kitsch!

I need help with starting my own skateboard company I need to know where to order the products from and how much money I will need to get started. if you know anything, email me at bennettkaamil@yahoo.com. thanks

i live in sa and want to start a skateboard company. I want to know where to order decks. please help.

Hey gals and gents, I would agree there is a lot of work involved in getting a company up and running .... however if it is something that you really want the only thing holding you back from success is your self. It takes about 10 years to get where you want to be.
JCT I'd like to talk to you about carrying some product. If you can contact me mitch@ohmlongboards.com
perhaps we can make something happen. anyways good luck to all you out there catch you on the flip side. and see you in the winners circle.

I am very grateful to all who have helped me solve my problem ahmed.gogogo@yahoo.com

I am really thinking about starting up a skate board shop! Its hard work and a lot of set backs. I just want to give thanks to this site for making things clearer! But i too have a problem!!! I'm starting a christian skateboard shop in south africa but don't know where to get the decks and stuff any help will be gladly accepted!

how much do i need to start the company and am 21 living in africa zambia in lusaka. can this business work?

Hwzit guys in looking for skateboard suppliers.....decks bearings trucks cloths shoes etc. Anyone willing to help please email asap. Epicnick78@gmail.com come on guys help me out.

Whats your email address i'm sure we could help each other out. . . . Email me as soon as you get this

I live in a historic town that is growing. A skatepark was just built in the last 2 yrs. Finally! The town is also located on a river that is the shit for wake-boarding! So many kids skate, wakeboard, snowboard, and surf. Oh yeah, the beach is only an hour and a half away too. I want to start a one stop board shop here because there has never been one and everybody has to drive 30 min. to get any kind of boards or equipment. I've got some prime locations I have to check on as far as vacant shops. There is still a lot of figuring out what to do first! If anyone has any roundabout guess on how much $$$$ it would take to get this shop going HOLLA @ YA BOY!

I think some of you people on here are crazy lol. But you all seem nice...anyway I've had my company 'Ghost Legion Skateboards' since October 2007. I started by looking online for skateboard manufacturers, found one, started with 50 decks, 50 shirts then got hoodies, stickers. we recruited a team(including me) filmed for our video...had a big video premier party and raffled a deck. 3 local skateshops and 1 skatepark carry my products now. I'm friends with them all, they're really cool. I sell my product on a consignment basis meaning i front them the decks, etc. When they sell something they'll contact me on myspace and i'll swing by in a day or two and get a check. Obviously you give them the products at a lowered price so they can make a little money too. I've been skateboarding for 16 years... i think it is easier for a skater themselves to start a company or shop because they know all about the business already. It's much cheaper to start out small with your own company than to start a skateshop... so if you don't have much money(like me) i suggest starting your own company. Find a name, artist, manufacturers, a team of skaters, and some skateshops/skateparks and go for it! if you already love skateboarding it will come naturally....later yall check out ghost legion skateboards on myspace.com

A lot of ollie??????? Hahahahahah!!!! Well I have been skateboarding for about 8 years now and I got my own thing going on selling decks but I don't have a shop yet or anything. I started out with thirty skateboard decks and got a good return on it. If anybody has any info on where I can get the decks like a manufacturer or something hit me up at lop.decks@gmail.com

You'll need very much skateboard ollie like 1 or 100 and plenty of skateboard birdhouses. you will need to carry plenty of kickflips to sell! that's where the money is!!!

I am finishing writing the business plan for my retail skate shop set to open in late May in Indianapolis. I am working on building the financials but i have no idea how much wholesalers sell products for (for example i don't know how much wholesalers charge for skateboards or apparel or hardware) Wholesale distributors will not discuss price until you have your retail sales license which I will not have until i complete this business plan, can anyone offer any help as far as prices that skateboarding products will costs (example wholesaler = eastern skateboard supply) thanks!

I am starting my own skateboarding company not shop but brand boards. I have noticed a lot goes into it. I haven't once read on here that any person who signs a skater or have their own decks mention insurance for your company?

Switch Skate Shop... I understand your problem. its like a secret code to everything with these people.(Companies) I created my own label due out this summer. And I have no idea what I am supposed to sell these for to retailers such as yourself. If you find out let me know!

I am thinking about starting a skate shop. I want to brand my own decks. Any deck makers in Orange County, ca. Email me. mistersprockets@yahoo.com

hi i am only 13 and i have big dreams for opening a skate shop or company i think i will start with a company i have a place to get boards and i could find a place to paint them what about the trucks thought wheels and bearings and can i start a company when i am 13???

I don't think you really need a premises, the best thing you can do is start a skateboarding website and sell online. I'm currently working at it myself now, my website is www.conceptskateboarding.com

I want a skate company i got some design for shoes but that's is of far and I'm going to try to make some more designs and then i will begin any design ideas. please email:dennisskorokhodov. i check email for at least every 48 or so hours. Once i do get started i will probably sponsor someone and i don't really know I'll make an indoor/outdoor skate park.

hey i'm starting a company and the name is Colors. We are 5 right now, who are in charge. And I have an artist. Does anyone have an idea for t-shirt designs or sticker logos. send me a message at nickskater14@gmail.com thanks

Sorry my email is gmail i was wondering why... dennisskorokhodov@gmail.com

hey if any of you are serious about starting a skate company or shop within the next 6 months and live in washington, or anywhere close to spokane. shoot me an email i have some innovative designs. I am an artist and went to school for a while for business. didn't graduate but have a good grasp on how a small corporation work. my mother owns a business so i kinda grew up around this type of stuff. I am going to build my own board manufacturing suite in my basement here real soon. I use to skate and I got lazy and fat so now i don't. my dream is to pick it back up. but I have always wanted to start a skate company. I have started other venture in the past that fell on their face because of the economy and the market. I also have an associates in art design specializing in metal works like jewelry. my skill and knowledge alone could net some good profit. but with a bang up crew of like minded individuals, there is no telling what we might do. shoot me an email if anyone serious and ready to do something about it. brandonmbaptiste@yahoo.com

Hello to all if anyone needs help with getting boards made i would love to help. Offer 7 ply maple with your logo and also can print on wheels which have all kinds aval. Also looking to work with companies or industries. who has a new idea. All decks, wheels, bearings, bushings, hardware, and grip is tested parks in Hawaii and California. Let me know if anyone has questions.dannyhiko2001@yahoo.com

i'm 14 and can help anyone that wants to start a skateboarding company like my whole school is skaters and the area i'm in is full of skaters i would sell stuff right now for u and can get the name out if any one needs some help i am willing to help you just email me castlemanreggie@yahoo.com

me and my friends have had a skate crew i guess you could call it for a while now and we have wanted to make it into a legit company does anyone know where i could get boards, t-shirts, etc made so we can get our name out there and start it up. email me at wolter_j@hotmail.com

Hey, we're four 18/19-year-old kids from Central Canada looking to start a company. We have a name, a bit of cash and whole lot of talent and we're looking to start our own company selling and creating our own t-shirts/boards/whatever. We need some info as to which the best online warehouses are to get this stuff from. Anyone knows any info please let us know. Thanks a lot. Tim.14@hotmail.com

Are some of you serious? Eight year olds, twelve, 14 year olds wanting to start companies? Parents getting involved? Companies in garages? Skateboard ollie & birdhouses? wtf? There's something very wrong here. Go ahead and dream big but with out any action they'll just stay dreams. Your going up against some companies that are in the $100 million + category with world wide distribution, distributors and retail shops. There's nothing wrong with being a small company; many people love & support the little guy. People have worked there way up but at what cost & sacrifice? We see all the success stories but how many failures are out there? People like Reality, Ghost legion, factory importer over there, do know what they're talking about but that's 3-5 comments out of 84+ on here that KNOW what they're doing. The basic formula for wanting to run a shop or company starts off with MONEY. $5,000 -$50,000+ saved. Then most likely your going to need a RETAIL spot and or E-COMMERCE site, (website). Your going to need to register for reseller license, insurances, display cases, bills, finding distributors, etc, etc, etc, then much more etc. This is a business and sometimes its CUT THROAT. You just don't wake up one day and open a restaurant with out any experience or knowledge on how to take Either way, in all honesty, this is the real FILTRATION SYSTEM: the people that are the most serious, talent, creativity, networking, will save up the money, find all the information they need, set up all accounts needed and simply just do it.

hi, i want to start a skateboard company but i don't know where to get the boards. anyone can help? email me please. tried emailing pennswood but didn't get any reply.

Hey JCT, Can you e-mail me with your information, I have some apparel I would like to place in your shop. Thanks Barb

JCT sorry me e-mail is BMoore8002@aol.com

Hey you all just a quick one for you all check out Wolf Skateboards and Decks. Soon coming up in the L.A. Cali area or e-mail me for details. Andy Bee Also check out Wolfie Barrueta on Sponsorspace.com or youtube.com

My dad and his friend are thinking about starting a skate shop in Michigan. They expect me and my friend to give them advice as to which brands, to sell, or even what to sell. I was thinking decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, and maybe even shirts and shoes. If you see anything that i'm missing, or know some good brands to sell contact me. Energy564@rocketmail.com

My dream is to start a shop any advice. help, my email is Saltypeanuts71090@hotmail.com, serious advice only. thanks

Me and some high school friends have started a small skate company and we already have boards stickers and shirts and we're looking for shops in the LA area that could help us out in selling our stuff thanks. raulcontreras1@tmail.com

i'm trying to launch a skate company called trashcan skateboards. i don't know how to make a deck or anything but i can make great grindwax that one coating will last weeks if used properly. where can i sell the wax? stores don't take me seriously because i'm only 14, so should i wait to even try?

Well, so far the guys that claim to own a shop haven't mentioned the price and quantity they get the decks for, and a lot of us are wondering the same thing. So if you own a skate shop, please share the price that you get the decks for, so people can figure out the profit of wholesaling decks. Because it is obvious that buying 50 decks like somebody said, you're not getting the price that the ones that buy in the thousands.

hey guys i'm trying to start my own brand of skateboard decks and stuff.. i'm thinking about going on eBay and buying some blank decks to test out and see if people like them but if you have any advice for me please email me at missinglynksk8boards@yahoo.com. anybody's opinion is welcome. thanks, Ryan B.

whats up, i'm 16 years old and i want to start my own skate shop/park. i just don't now how i will get the brands like enjio, volcom, elament, zero plan b and all those other owns that i don't have time to type out to sell there stuff at my skateshop. can you guys help me?

when i get out of high school i was thinking about opening up a skate company and i was wandering do you need a business degree or something to start it up and i'm also looking to get sponsored. what all do i need to start a company?

hey my name is austin mclendon, i need help starting my skate company. what all do i need? i'm 17 and i'm looking to get sponsored. msg me at austin_mclendon@yahoo.com

hey guys i want to start printing designs on boards do i need to use a silk screen press or can i use a regular screen printer? and any advice would be appreciated on how to start a skate company. I am starting this with a friend that wants to start a clothing company so we are partnering up and he has some connections to get us a tent at warped tour next year. msg me at ifblchamp@live.com

Hey guys. It's great that so many 'young' people already have such ambitions to want to start their own business'. But everyone has to take stepping stones to get what they want... especially when you're young as some of the people blogging on this thread. Anyways... I have been working for a local restaurant for 8 years now. The owner and I are extremely close since I'm basically the longest working employee she has. The owner and her business partner are 'strongly' considering starting a skate shop. We do have a skatepark in our town, and don't have a single 'local' skate shop. We do have pacsun, zumiez, buckle... Which is what EVERYONE wears in my area. But they all are no where near our skatepark or downtown area. If my boss goes through with this idea of a skate shop, she wants me to run it, so she can continue to run the restaurant herself. I want to gain a few things from this thread. I am looking for some advice, hints and tips by skate shop owners. My boss and I aren't 'dumb' on a business basis. She's ran the restaurant for 15 years now, and I've worked there for 8 years. But we know it's a very different kind of business. I also would love any ideas for a business name and any other cool ideas. Please email me at Bake8778@aol.com. Only serious emails please.

I am building a Indoor Skateboarding and Family facility, need help in the Business plan I'm in B.C. PLEASE HELP..... email lissakenoras@hotmail.com, p.s. already have land

hey! i'm also trying to start a skate shop. i have everything all set except for one thing. how many decks, trucks, wheels completes should i buy?

send me all the info i need...i have already made a business plan for this

Hey what's kickin? I am in college for business management so i can start a skatepark/skateshop. I also want to start a board company after i get things running with that. Does anyone know about prices and such or which one would be better to start first? Please shoot me an email at learn2sk8pozer@hotmail.com

Hey what's kickin?!?! along with my last post I need help with the skate park. If anyone has any information as to how to get it running ramp plans stuff like that. that would help me tremendously! shoot me an email at learn2sk8pozer@hotmail.com thanks

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