The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Retail Store: All you need to get started and succeed in your own retail adventure

by Dan Ramsey, Judy Ramsey

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 and capitalize on small retailer trendsConduct your own market analysisResearch and select the most appropriate retailing softwareRun your business day to dayAttract customers with effective advertisingMake 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!

Genres: Business

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 18, 2009

About the author

Dan Ramsey has authored more than 100 books, hundreds of magazine and online consumer guides, and numerous technical documents explaining complex topics in simple terms. Topics include home repair, home businesses, aviation, and RV travel. Dan's latest book includes more than 100 proven tips on writing from his 50+ year career as a professional writer, titled Working Writer Secrets.

Reviews

[Arjun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bookmarks in comments

[Kevin Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really cool book! Super helpful and expansive of the ins and out of owning a retail business. I’m excited to go back in with more detail to really start putting in the work outlined by the book!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has so many great tips. The reason I gave it one less star is because the book needs a new edition that includes current information about online sales and POS systems.