Start Your Own Retail Business and More
eBook - PDF

Start Your Own Retail Business and More

Brick-and-Mortar Stores, Online, Mail Order, Kiosks

  1. 272 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Start Your Own Retail Business and More

Brick-and-Mortar Stores, Online, Mail Order, Kiosks

About this book

In every community large and small, you’re likely to see a variety of stores: clothing boutiques, gift shops, bookstores, specialty food shops, hardware stores. Their inventory may be totally different, but the steps involved in running them are much the same. Whether you want your own storefront, a kiosk in a mall, an e-commerce store or anything in between, this essential guide covers everything you need to know. Learn how to discover your niche, establish inventory, set pricing, create policies, reach customers, and more! Plus, gain priceless tips, tricks, and insight from successful retailers sharing hard-won advice and cautionary notes. Learn how to: • Choose from popular retail niches—specialty items, clothing store, gift shop, kiosk, and more • Discover the right sales avenue for your products • Select merchandise that flies off the shelves • Set prices to maximize profits • Boost brand recognition using social media, public relations and other marketing strategies • Efficiently manage inventory and supplies for easy order fulfillment • Hire a staff that will help you succeed • And more Retailing is a trillion-dollar industry—grab your share today!

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Preface
  3. Chapter 1. Introduction to Retailing
  4. Chapter 2. Making a Plan
  5. Chapter 3. Decisions, Decisions
  6. Chapter 4. Location
  7. Chapter 5. Legal and Finance Issues
  8. Chapter 6. Operations
  9. Chapter 7. Store Design
  10. Chapter 8. Inventory
  11. Chapter 9. Equipment
  12. Chapter 10. Pricing
  13. Chapter 11. Human Resources
  14. Chapter 12. Marketing
  15. Chapter 13. Social Network Marketing
  16. Chapter 14. Customer Service
  17. Chapter 15. Risk Management
  18. Chapter 16. Planning for the Future
  19. Appendix: Retail Store Resources
  20. Glossary
  21. Index