The fruit business is quite profitable. On average, a store owner earns up to $ 5,000 per month, and at peak sales around $ 10,000. This is not surprising - fruits and vegetables make up the daily menu of many people.
It is necessary
initial capital
Instructions
Step 1
In addition to the traditional registration as an individual entrepreneur, obtain permits from the supervisory authorities. It will take about 2 months to obtain permits from the fire safety service, state trade inspectorate, SES and others.
Step 2
Find a location to open a fruit and vegetable store. Near the metro, you can achieve high sales volume due to the large flow of people. In a residential area - at the expense of regular customers. It's a good idea to open a store near public transport.
Step 3
The choice of premises depends on the way the fruit is sold. Whether it will be a self-service minimarket, or a sale from a counter - in any case, the premises should not be less than 60 m2, where 20 m2 should be reserved for a warehouse and utility rooms.
Step 4
Purchase equipment: ordinary showcases, refrigerators, shelves for goods, scales, cash register, etc. Before opening a store, think about where everything will stand, depict schematically. Sign contracts with service companies.
Step 5
Study the market of the suppliers of this product. Pay attention to the quality of the offered products, assortment, price, delivery schedule, location. For the first months, buy fruits from different suppliers - this way you can find the one that suits you best.
Step 6
Take care of the correct display of the goods. Place exotic fruits on the upper shelves. This will give the impression of a rich assortment of the store. The most popular goods are on the middle shelves, below are inexpensive vegetables and fruits. The smell will attract customers, so don't cover the fruit behind glass display cases.
Step 7
Approach the selection of personnel equally responsibly. Friendly, tidy, skilled workers will provide you with regular customers and help you achieve some success in this business. Pay attention to the availability of sanitary books and their timely renewal.
