Tips for Entry
Participate in retail-oriented internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your high school or college’s career services office.
The U.S. Small Business Administration offers comprehensive information about starting and funding a business at https://www.sba.gov/business-guide.
Read Entrepreneur (https://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine) and to learn more about the retail industry and starting a business, and stay on top of retail insights and trends by accessing the NRF’s blog, podcast, and research at https://nrf.com/retail-insights-and-trends.
Visit https://www.franchise.org to read about franchising news and events.
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