The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Retail Store
The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Retail Store

Author: Dan Ramsey

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-04-18

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1605507679

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What are my start-up costs? How much will my store make? Should I sell online? How can I compete with larger stores? If you've ever considered owning a store but don't know where to start, The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Retail Store is perfect for you. This resource will help you recognize the importance of an independent retail store in community life and the opportunities it offers for a rewarding lifestyle. This comprehensive guide shows you how to: Spot and capitalize on small retailer trends Conduct your own market analysis Research and select the most appropriate retailing software Run your business day to day Attract customers with effective advertising Make the leap to online selling This helpful handbook offers practical advice on retail store planning and management with valuable guidelines and real-world examples that can make the difference between your store's success and failure. This guide provides all the tools you need to run a store that your customers--and you--will enjoy for many years to come!

Start and Run a Shop
Start and Run a Shop

Author: Deborah Penrith

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2009-10-30

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 184803654X

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There is nothing more satisfying than owning a shop of your own. Whether it's a designer clothing store, an exciting florist, or something for practically everything, this book will guide you through all you need to know about opening your own retail business. It is aimed at anyone who has a dream or a practical idea. It includes case histories of hands-on shop owners, their advice and top tips. You will be able to browse through such topics as: - Choosing the best location - Finding finance in a dwindling market - Developing a business plan - Exploring the costs of setting up - Selecting the products you want to carry - Decoration, displays and shelving - Meeting the challenges of a new business - Getting your business noticed in an internet age - Turning your passion into a profitable business

Start Your Own Successful Retail Business
Start Your Own Successful Retail Business

Author: Jan Kingaard

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9781891984723

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This book explains how to choose and source inventory, design and display tactics that get customers to buy, how to keep up with the latest trends, strategies for competing against the big boys of retailing, and surprising start-up options that can keep your costs down.

Start Your Own Retail Business and More
Start Your Own Retail Business and More

Author: The Staff of Entrepreneur Media

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1599185660

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"Personalized shopping experiences powered by the use of mobile devices has helped nearly double the number of retail stores in operation since the last edition. Updated with emerging trends, new resources and case studies, this revised guide provides the tools to help retail savvy entrepreneurs start a successful retail business"--

The Ultimate Boutique Handbook
The Ultimate Boutique Handbook

Author: Emily A. Benson

Publisher: Stylish and Successful

Published: 2015-03-13

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780692951767

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Written by the award winning owner of The Fashion Truck, Emily Benson, The Ultimate Boutique Handbook is a comprehensive, easy to follow guide of how to open a boutique of your own. After reading this guide, you'll have the knowledge and the confidence to build the boutique of your dreams!

Start Your Own Business, Sixth Edition
Start Your Own Business, Sixth Edition

Author: The Staff of Entrepreneur Media

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2015-01-19

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 1613083009

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Tapping into more than 33 years of small business expertise, the staff at Entrepreneur Media takes today’s entrepreneurs beyond opening their doors and through the first three years of ownership. This revised edition features amended chapters on choosing a business, adding partners, getting funded, and managing the business structure and employees, and also includes help understanding the latest tax and healthcare reform information and legalities.

Be a Retail Business Boss
Be a Retail Business Boss

Author: Beverly Denton

Publisher:

Published: 2011-04-11

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781461056423

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Is the retail business right for you? Do you think you "re at that point in your life where you believe you are ready to be an entrepreneur and run your own business? A retail business involves many concerns. It is not a onetime set-up where you look for a convenient location, put up your storefront, start selling all kinds of stuff and then hope for the money to start spinning in. There are many factors involved that may spell either success or failure for you in a highly competitive industry. Many successful retail owners will tell you that there is no such thing as a secret formula for success. They will tell you that you make your own formula for success. They will tell you that there is a lot of hard work in it. They will tell you that all the success is worth all the hard work put in. Yes, to be a retail business boss, you have to be very hands-on in running your own business and you have to do everything with persistent consistency. Day in and day out, you have got to be prepared to be doing the same things over and over and to facing surprising hurdles every hour of the business day. Being a retail business boss will require you to risk putting in capital, invest much of your time and to make an entire lifestyle out of providing and selling people what they need and want. Are you ready for it? This book will outline all the details involved in setting up and running your own retail business so that you face the challenge equipped with the basic know-how.

Start Your Own Retail Business and More
Start Your Own Retail Business and More

Author: The Staff of Entrepreneur Media

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2015-06-22

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1613083122

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OPEN THE STORE OF YOUR DREAMS: START YOUR OWN RETAIL BUSINESS Retail is one of the fastest-growing—and fastest-changing—segments of the economy. Apps, pop-up shops, and online shopping have made it easier to reach, interact with, sell to, and gain loyal customers. Making this the perfect time for eager entrepreneurs, like you, to stop dreaming and start selling. Whether you’re interested in opening a storefront, online shop, or portable kiosk, this detailed guide will help you decide if retail is right for you. Supported by practicing entrepreneurs and experts, you will understand what it takes to open a business, common mistakes to avoid, and how to keep your retail enterprise running successfully. Learn how to: Choose the right retail niche Spot and capitalize on consumer trends Select merchandise that flies off the shelves Set prices that maximize profits Promote your business, products, and gain loyal customers using Pinterest, Facebook, and other social media and online marketing tools Hire a staff that will help you succeed Plus, gain priceless tips, tricks, and insight from successful retailers who share hard-won advice and cautionary notes. Everything you need to open and run your store is in your hands—get started today!