By rbhamil on Aug 2, 2010 in Choosing Locations | 0 Comments
Those starting a dollar store often face great difficulty finding the perfect spot to open their new business. It is a location that is way too small, or way too big, or it is hidden in a dark corner at the back of the building. So what are some of the important considerations when you are seeking the perfect spot? Find it out here.
By rbhamil on Jul 25, 2010 in Management | 0 Comments
With careful study of your competitors and then implementing actions to make your store stand above the rest, customers will respond. That response will be defined by sales and more return visits.
By rbhamil on Jul 16, 2010 in Management | 0 Comments
It has been said that the success for those running a dollar store can be found in the buying of products to resell. While the cost associated with purchasing and then shipping dollar store merchandise to your store location may be a major challenge, there are creative options to help relieve the pain. One such option is to locate and purchase products from liquidation and closeout companies.
By rbhamil on Jun 12, 2010 in Management | 0 Comments
One of the often overlooked opportunities by those who start a dollar store is workforce development and empowerment. This lack of attention can occur for many different reasons. In some cases the new business owner has little prior business management experience.
By rbhamil on Jun 11, 2010 in Management | 0 Comments
In this article we will examine some of the rules to achieve gift bag magic in your store. Just imagine what following these rules can mean to your dollar store sale levels, and ultimately to your dollar store profits.
By rbhamil on Jun 8, 2010 in Management | 0 Comments
Continually building dollar store sale levels is one of the keys to achieving long term success with your dollar store business. In this article we will focus on converting more store visitors into buyers while they are in your store.
By rbhamil on Jun 6, 2010 in Suppliers | 0 Comments
So exactly what does it really matter about suppliers? Isn’t success just a matter of getting some merchandise into the store and on-display? Read on as I present some of the key reasons your suppliers are vital to your long term success.
By rbhamil on May 26, 2010 in Suppliers | 0 Comments
For those who do decide to move forward without help, one of the main supplier resources you should consider is general merchandise suppliers. In this article I present 4 reasons they are so critical to your success.
By rbhamil on May 7, 2010 in Suppliers | 0 Comments
One of the assumptions many who are opening a dollar store make is that it takes only four or five good suppliers to provide all of the dollar store merchandise required to open and grow a successful store. Little do these new entrepreneurs know how many merchandise suppliers are really required to support a thriving store.
By rbhamil on Apr 28, 2010 in Management | 0 Comments
If you are opening a dollar store a good strategy to keep cleaning and maintenance under control might be to implement a daily store maintenance checklist. Read on to see the tasks to include on the checklist.
