A second hand store can become both a pen test and a main business for an entrepreneur. This highly profitable and profitable business is thriving all over the world. True, most Russians still believe that dressing in second-hand is not very good. Abroad, the situation is completely reversed. There it is not at all shameful to wear second-hand clothes. Fortunately, the consciousness of our citizens is changing rather quickly. And this gives confidence in the development of this profitable business in our country.
Instructions
Step 1
Opening a second hand is easy and inexpensive. This will require a minimum of funds. On average, second-hand owners invest from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles in the first months. This amount includes: rent, clothing, equipment. The payback period is up to 1 year. On average, the average store has a net profit of $ 500-1000 per month.
Step 2
Find a suitable location for a second hand store. You do not need to strive to the city center, rent and competition there is so high that you may not be able to recoup your investment. The ideal place is considered to be a sleeping area or the one closest to a busy street. The optimal size of a second-hand clothing store is from 40m2. SES and firefighters do not have special requirements for second hand stores. However, you should be prepared for their frequent visits. The store must constantly have 20 liters of industrial water, cleaning products. It is necessary to equip a resting place for the personnel.
Step 3
The purchase of equipment must be carried out on the basis that 10 kg of clothing should fall on 1 square meter of the room. Such a volume of products allows you to quickly sell the product and make a profit. If you have a large room, then divide it into sections. This will help the buyer navigate correctly and not wander around the room. Clothes are hung on hangers, laid out on shelves. Many second-hand clothing stores use ordinary tables or bales as showcases. This is a very subtle calculation. After all, when a person delves into a pile of clothes for quite a long time and finally finds something more or less liked, believe me, he will not mind the money for it. After all, he spent his time and nerves looking for this thing.
Step 4
It is most profitable to choose one supplier and purchase goods in large quantities. This will allow you to receive special discounts. But the choice of a clothing supplier must be especially carefully considered. Wholesale supplies must be uninterrupted, prices are reasonable, and the quality of clothing must correspond to the category. If your supplier passes off torn, dirty and deformed clothes for "luxury" second-hand clothes, you should think about the prospect. A store with an average traffic needs about 1 ton of items per month. Usually, clothes for second-hand shops are sold in bales of 100 kg. The package is usually opened and inspected before purchasing. If the customer is dissatisfied, the second bag is opened and evaluated. Then one of these two packages must be redeemed.
Step 5
The last step is advertising. The more people find out about the existence of your second-hand, the faster you sell the product. Vibrant signs, flyers, and billboards ensure maximum impact. It makes no sense to buy billboards by district or city, as this is an expensive and less suitable option for your type of business.
Specials work well. They can be changed weekly. If income allows, inexpensive corporate packaging bags should be ordered. This has a positive effect on both buyers and passers-by they meet.
