By rbhamil on Oct 2, 2010 in Merchandise | 0 Comments
When you have a dollar store, the reality is that there will be some dollar store merchandise items that sell slowly or not at all. And while it will probably be only a few, there will be some that just seem to sit and collect dust. It is these super-slow and non-selling products that should be of concern.
By rbhamil on Oct 1, 2010 in Suppliers | 0 Comments
Where are these acceptable suppliers that will help achieve success with dollar stores to be found? Read on for help getting started in your search.
By rbhamil on Oct 1, 2010 in How to Open a Dollar Store | 0 Comments
In this article I present some of the small but important details about which equipment and supplies to have when you first open for business. While this list is not the final list to meet the special needs of your business, it does provide a great place to begin as your prepare for starting a dollar store.
By rbhamil on Sep 30, 2010 in Uncategorized | 1 Comment
The checkout area is mission critical for your business. Do a poor job in design and setup and you risk having the last thing every buyer remembering is a terrible experience.
By rbhamil on Sep 30, 2010 in Customer Service, Management | 0 Comments
In this article I present 4 steps resulting in customers coming back time after time. Each of these steps has a place in your overall program to generate new customers and to keep those you have coming back for more.
By rbhamil on Sep 29, 2010 in Cost Reduction | 0 Comments
In this article I present 3 powerful cost cutting actions for those running a dollar store. These actions will aid in reducing one of the highest leverage cost areas in your business; costs associated with dollar store merchandise.
By rbhamil on Sep 29, 2010 in Management | 0 Comments
When you specifically look at the small amount of space required to install a small gumball machine, toy bouncing balls vending, and machines offering mystery prizes of all types, you must ask if this might be a very good addition to the mix in your store. In this article I we examine vending machines in more detail.
By rbhamil on Sep 28, 2010 in How to Open a Dollar Store | 0 Comments
In this article I present know your funding requirements when you start a dollar store. If you are considering running a dollar store it is more important than ever to clearly understand the specific outlays and then the proper amount required to meet each of the outlays. Finally you must know the total investment required to start and develop your new business.
By rbhamil on Sep 28, 2010 in How to Open a Dollar Store | 0 Comments
Frequently it will be a department or even a set of products that doesn’t always fit the model that turns into the extra sales for some who start a dollar store. Then as the word gets out, more will come to make their purchases from these new stores.
By rbhamil on Sep 27, 2010 in Management | 0 Comments
For those who start a dollar store there is a need to know the nitty-gritty essentials associated with the inventory and inventory management of the dollar store items they sell. In this article I focus on one of the most challenging questions. That question is how much back stock to maintain when your start a dollar store.
