How to Open and Operate a Financially Successful Retail Business
The dream of starting a retail business can easily become a reality. Retail businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of the economy. This new book will teach you all you need to know about getting started in your own retail business in the minimum amount of time. This is the manual you need to cash in on this highly profitable segment of the retail industry. This new book is a comprehensive and detailed study of the business side of retailing. Anyone should study this superb manual...
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The dream of starting a retail business can easily become a reality. Retail businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of the economy. This new book will teach you all you need to know about getting started in your own retail business in the minimum amount of time. This is the manual you need to cash in on this highly profitable segment of the retail industry. This new book is a comprehensive and detailed study of the business side of retailing. Anyone should study this superb manual to investigate the opportunities of opening a retail store. If you enjoy meeting people, this may be the perfect business for you, but keep in mind retail looks easy, but as with any business, looks can be deceiving. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need including sample business forms, leases, contracts, worksheets, and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations. There are plans, layouts, and dozens of other valuable, timesaving tools of the trade that every entrepreneur should have.
Author Dedication & Biography 4Foreword 7The History of Retailing 11Types of Retail Businesses 13What to Expect as a Business Owner 17Skills for Success 21Experimenting with Retail Sales 25Organizing Your Business 29Buying An Existing Store 35Buying a Retail Franchise 55Starting From Scratch 63Financing Your Business 77Writing a Business Plan 85Before You Open 117Accounting and Bookkeeping 143Budgeting and Operational Management 151Using Technology 167Marketing and Advertising 191Understanding the Retail Customer 227Sales Techniques 233Suppliers and Service Providers 237Employee Relations and Labor Costs 247Your Changing Business 269Leaving the Business 273Conclusion 285Bibliography 286Index 287
