The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Retail Store: All You Need to Get Started and Succeed in Your Own Retail Adventure

What are my start-up costs? How much will my store make? Should I sell online? How can I compete with larger stores?

If you've ever considered owning a store but don't know where to start, The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Retail Store is perfect for you. This resource will help you recognize the importance of an independent retail store in community life and the opportunities it offers for a rewarding lifestyle.

This comprehensive guide shows you how to:

• Spot and capitalize on small retailer trends
• Conduct your own market analysis
• Research and select the most appropriate retailing software
• Run your business day to day
• Attract customers with effective advertising
• Make the leap to online selling

This helpful handbook offers practical advice on retail store planning and management with valuable guidelines and real-world examples that can make the difference between your store's success and failure. This guide provides all the tools you need to run a store that your customers--and you--will enjoy for many years to come!

Author: Dan Ramsey, Judy Ramsey
Publisher: Everything
Published: 05/18/2010
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.44h x 6.32w x 0.78d
ISBN13: 9781598697834
ISBN10: 1598697838
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Small Business | General
- Business & Economics | Industries | Retailing
- Business & Economics | Entrepreneurship

About the Author
Dan Ramsey has owned and operated seven businesses since 1966 and has written more than two dozen small business and homeowner books, including a series of business start-up books for Dearborn/Upstart.
Judy Ramsey teaches writing at the college level and is a website editor.