How do we start a shoe repairs business?

What would be the first thing we should do to start a shoe repairs business.
I know that we need to look for a business and get it financed but what else

Check out the Small Business Administration web site -- they're a great resource for the small business owner. I listed a couple of other handy links as well.

Try reading up on the subject -- check out Amazon, your local bookstore or library.

Prior to investing your time, money & effort into a business name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available.

This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.

Research is needed to make sure your trade name is legally available, before opening, before expansion, before incorporation or before designing your logo. Similarities in sound, appearance and meaning affect you too!

There are 16+ million trade names in use in the United States. Similar names matter, if close in sound, appearance or meaning. Similar names in related classes, distribution channels and customer matter too. You are affected by Common Law use (14 million), State Trademarks (500,000) and Federal Trademarks (2 million).

One way to start a business that requires special skills, materials and equipment is to apprentice with someone who is already in the business and willing to teach all aspects of it. Usually the teacher's business would have to be far enough from where you wish to set up that you will not steal customers. You may have to work at a low income while unskilled and sign a non-compete agreement. What is in it for the teacher? Also, someone who runs the business you wish to enter may be retiring soon and would be willing to teach you the business and sell it to you. Good luck.