Goods for the store can be obtained from suppliers with a deferred payment, but you still have to spend money on cash registers, and this is not a small amount. To avoid such costs at the initial stage, you can organize trade via the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
Create a thematic group on one of the social networks where people are interested in some general direction. If you plan to sell computer equipment, gather those who wish to save money on their purchase. Make interesting reviews - what is selling where and at what price; tell us about new products. As a result, get a customer base before the store opens. If you cannot collect potential customers, it is too early to think about further steps.
Step 2
Register as an individual entrepreneur in order to immediately legalize the activity. To do this, contact the tax office, fill out the necessary documents and pay the state duty, which in 2012 is 800 rubles.
Step 3
Talk to local store owners. Tell them that you want to sell their product in your database. You do not come empty-handed, but with a well-promoted group, so you should feel confident during negotiations. Agree on a discount that is acceptable to you. Take on the sale of goods, from a unit of which you will have at least 1,500 rubles. arrived. You can sell small things, but in a single set, so that the business is interesting from a financial point of view. It is enough to make one sale a day to start saving money.
Step 4
Plan for a slightly cheaper price than in local stores, plus free shipping around the city within 24 hours of payment. People will compare prices by looking at local deals. Those who want to get the goods quickly and not go anywhere will contact you.
Step 5
So that people are not afraid to make an advance payment, arrange sales through an online store, where people from your group should be sent. Use Internet services that provide a full range of services - from generating invoices for payment to keeping statistics. There are companies that give a 2-week or other test period, during which you can use all the features for free. If sales go straight away, pay for the fully functional version of the store with profit. So you can start without significant investments, just take into account the costs of the phone, Internet and delivery of goods.
Step 6
After examining the demand for several months and accumulating money, find suppliers and open the first retail outlet.
