Fish and seafood are always in great demand from buyers and bring tangible income to those who are engaged in such a business. Opening a fish store is no different from setting up other stores. All you have to do is know some of the pitfalls to get around them.
Instructions
Step 1
If you decide to open a fish store, then you must certainly take into account that the sale of such products involves obtaining a large number of sanitary and epidemiological permits. In order to start a business, you must have:
- a sanitary and epidemiological conclusion issued by Rospotrebndzor specialists;
- program for sanitary production control;
- permission for placement from Rospotrebnadzor;
- agreement on the removal of solid household waste and garbage;
- contracts for the implementation of pest control, deratization and disinfection.
Step 2
In order to trade in fish, purchase quality equipment. You will need refrigerated display cases that provide easy viewing and stable operation within the required temperature range. In addition, the fish store will need lari cameras to store fish in deep-freeze conditions, stainless steel-coated tables on which frozen fish can be laid.
Step 3
If you plan to sell live fish and other underwater inhabitants, then purchase a spacious aquarium. It should not only have a large capacity, but also an aesthetic look. You should not be involved in the sale of live fish if you are not sure about the suppliers and the quality of their work. After all, any violation of the terms of delivery of such a product will cause its damage, which means that you will incur significant losses.
Step 4
In addition to refrigerating and freezing chambers, purchase shelves and racks for piece goods - cans of canned fish and seafood. Be sure to install various hanging fixtures for fish beer snack lovers. Please note that in addition to the trading floor, you will need utility rooms. One of these should include facilities for defrosting the fish before selling it.
Step 5
An important point in such a business is the search for suppliers. It is best to work directly with fish producers. Usually in the city there are some kind of fish processing, salting and smoking workshops or fishing brigades that would provide your store with fresh fish. Do not enter into contracts with suppliers until you compare prices and terms of work with each of them. Be sure to analyze the work of competing stores, their strengths and weaknesses, and make a price cut.
Step 6
As for the costs of opening a fish store in general, the largest part of them is the rent and repair of premises, the purchase of equipment and stock. Do not forget about running costs, monthly you will have to pay utility bills and staff salaries, buy fresh produce, and pay taxes.
