How to become a reseller?

[jrockfl]

Does anyone have any information on becoming a reseller? How do companies usually get started? Pros...Cons?
TCWO was based here in tampa and I'm sure they started off small. I just wanted some general info or some feedback from people who have their own business or became resellers.

[Steve R Jones]

"Starting a business can be an exciting venture offering many rewards. However, you must be prepared and you must understand the basics."

(Free Small Business Startup Guide)

http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/

[grandma]

Generally speaking,

1) Get a DBA (Doing Business As) certificate
2) Get a sales tax license.
3) Open a business checking account.

Don't expect to get awesome reseller prices on hardware. It just doesn't happen, unless you buy volume. Newegg is as low as anywhere out there.

Check out www.ascii.com, they can hook you up with some reseller companies and put you in touch with other folks in the reseller biz.

Good luck

Grandma