Business organization does not take place without first choosing a direction of activity. Having analyzed all the pros and cons and opted for a discount store, the entrepreneur should take into account that there may always be problems that it is better to think about in advance. For example, opening a store in the off-season will help the fastest payback.
It is necessary
- - room in a walk-through place,
- - signboard,
- - reliable suppliers of goods.
Instructions
Step 1
To open a store, you need to choose a room that can either be rented or purchased. Investments in lighting, equipment and store upgrades will also be required.
Step 2
The profitability of the store depends on the location of the store, there should be a large traffic of people. The main feature of a discount store is a large selection of goods and minimal presentation. It is worth considering that making incredible discounts is unlikely to work, since then the costs will simply not be recouped.
Step 3
The name of the store plays an important role, you should not hang a sign with the words "Discount store". It is necessary to choose a sonorous, curious, extraordinary and attractive name for the visitors. Most of the people prefer shops with foreign names.
Step 4
After that, you need to select the company that supplies the goods to the discount store. It is good if this company is large and has established itself in this market, then there will be no supply disruptions and other related problems.
Step 5
When purchasing goods in large quantities, an additional discount is usually provided.
Step 6
In a discount store, excesses are not needed, for example, in the form of mannequins lined up in a row. It should correspond to the mentality of the customers and the price level of the goods being sold, so that buyers do not hesitate to visit the store and calmly choose the product.
Step 7
Another advantage of this type of business is self-service, you do not have to hire a whole staff of people and pay them wages.
Step 8
All goods must undergo preparation before going on sale - inspection for damage and defects, after which you can set a price. The most acceptable mark-up on the sold product is 100-130%, sometimes part of the stale product will have to be sold at cost or lower.
Step 9
The constant updating of the assortment attracts buyers, purchases should be carried out at least once every 5-7 days.
