Wholesalers for startup saltwater business

[CuttleGuy]

So I have always had the passion for saltwater fish and invertebrae so I reached out to a few wholesalers to get the wheels turning and I was led to believe I just needed a business liscence to start my dream. Unfortunately I can not afford to open a retail shop in a building and I work a full time job. I could only hope I'd be able to quit my job and do this full time. I'm very interested in breeding and selling cuttlefish, clownfish, and corals. If anyone knows a company or anyone who will work with me I am very dedicated and would highly appreciate it. Thanks everyone.

 

[mcgyvr]

Really the only way to make money in that business is via maintenance services/contracts on other peoples tanks at their home/business,etc...
The store/fish/coral sales will more than likely not be profitable without that..

 

[nereefpat]

Is there a market for cuttlefish?

Anyway, are you wanting to buy from a wholesaler of sell to one? To buy from one, you basically just need a business name and tax ID number. Not sure about selling to a wholesaler.

 

[Brieninsac]

A wholesaler will most likely have a minimum order requirement. Ideally find one close to you where you can pick up livestock yourself.

 

[Chihuahua6]

If you're asking on a forum how to contact wholesalers to start up a business than you're likely not an entrepreneur. No offense but you're not even close to the point of contacting wholesalers. Starting a business is very difficult and expensive and takes a lot of planning and research.

 

[snorvich]

If you're asking on a forum how to contact wholesalers to start up a business than you're likely not an entrepreneur. No offense but you're not even close to the point of contacting wholesalers. Starting a business is very difficult and expensive and takes a lot of planning and research.

What she said!!!!!