Archive for March, 2009

When to Order Seasonal Merchandise For Your Dollar Store Business »

Owning a dollar store business involves so many activities. Well, here it is little more than 60 days after the last holiday season and one of those critical tasks awaits. That’s right; it is already time to pre-book your seasonal merchandise for a holiday season that is about ten months away! In this article I present when to order seasonal merchandise for your dollar store business.

Opening a Dollar Store Requires Preplanning and Preparation »

No one should enter any business and assume they can just open the doors to achieve their success. Those eager to stack the deck in their favor must invest the time and effort to develop a clear and concise plan for their business. Then they must execute to the plan they’ve developed. Only then are they positioned to achieve the success they seek. In this article I present opening a dollar store requires preplanning and preparation.

3 Tips to Creating the Right Environment When Opening a Dollar Store »

When opening a dollar store it is important to start by creating a welcoming atmosphere for all who enter your store. Make your store a space where shoppers linger to enjoy the shopping experience. After all, the more time people spend inside your store the more likely they are to add additional items to their final purchase with you. But what are some of the important actions that lead to that type of experience for your shoppers? What actions should you take?