Selling car parts is a very promising business. However, in order to start making a profit in the first year of operation, the owner of a new store will have to try. You need to provide yourself with a constant stream of buyers, detach yourself from competitors and build good relationships with suppliers.
Instructions
Step 1
Select the registration form. If you plan to work with individuals, you just need to obtain a certificate of an individual entrepreneur. Those who want to cooperate with car dealerships need to register a legal entity.
Step 2
Take care of the selection of premises. You will need halls for a store and a warehouse. The larger the warehouse, the more stock of goods you can take for storage. It is best to locate the store in places where motorists congregate - next to car washes, auto repair shops, tire service, and a major highway.
Step 3
Purchase shop equipment. You will need counters and glass display cases. Bulky goods can be placed on the shelves. Open access is convenient for buyers, but with such a calculation, the percentage of thefts increases. It is most sensible to combine open access with trade through the counter. Buy a cash register and register it.
Step 4
The most important issue is assortment compilation. It is better for beginners to rely on consumer goods - oils, antifreezes, oil filters, belts, pads, candles, car tool kits. These goods are needed both for foreign cars and for domestic cars. Expand your price range by offering well-known brands and their low-cost counterparts.
Step 5
Make a list of your desired products and start looking for wholesalers. Choose partners with the most favorable prices and the maximum assortment. Have several suppliers in stock, in case your regular partners run out of the right product.
Step 6
Hire staff. Its quantity depends on the size of the store. A small department will need one salesperson per shift, storekeeper, manager, cleaning lady. You can not hire an accountant - use the services of external specialists.
Step 7
Consider the markup for the product. Study the offers of competitors and set prices slightly lower. It is not necessary to reduce prices for all products - select several popular items and sell them at a discount. This will give the buyer the impression of a bargain, even if he buys the rest of the goods at the regular price.
Step 8
Consider organizing an online trade. This will increase the throughput of the store, especially if you set a low markup on the item. Create a website with a detailed catalog and think over a payment and delivery system. To work with an online store, you will need a manager who will take care of maintaining the site, replenishing and updating the catalog, preparing documentation for buyers.
