By rbhamil on Apr 25, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Building your average sale size is one of those challenges that remain from your first day in business to your last. In this article I present 4 tips to increase the size average sale size for your store.
By rbhamil on Aug 3, 2009 in Sales/Profits, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Building your average sale size is one of those challenges that remain from your first day in business to your last. In this article I present 4 tips to increase the size average sale size for your store.
By rbhamil on May 9, 2009 in Tips/Steps For Success, Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Well here we are. The economy is spiraling downward. No-one seems to know when we will hit bottom. Customers aren’t spending money. Things are looking bleak indeed. That doesn’t necessarily need to be the case for your business.
By rbhamil on May 9, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Opening a dollar store business can be fun, exciting and challenging. It can also be a very rewarding time. There’s no feeling quite like seeing the store build-out or upgrades being completed and then the merchandise displays and fixtures being added.
By rbhamil on Apr 8, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
There is nothing more exhilarating than opening a dollar store. There are so many things to do, and there never seems to be enough time to get them all done. Yet somehow, everything does get done; and everything is done on time.
By rbhamil on Apr 8, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
One of the most effective ways to have two-way discussion with employees is holding an employee meeting. But what do you discuss in those meetings? Read on to see some of the most important agenda items to cover in your meetings. In this article I review employee meeting agendas when opening a dollar store.
By rbhamil on Apr 8, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
One of the biggest challenges associated with opening a dollar store is finding just the right location. To help you get started, in this article I present 5 keys to finding the right location when opening a dollar store.
By rbhamil on Apr 7, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
If you are facing the need to reduce the size of your dollar store business, then be sure you focus on every aspect of the operation. If sales are down, money is tight and there is no clear relief options available, then start examining options to reduce the big three costs; rent, labor and merchandise.
By rbhamil on Apr 7, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Since purchasing and inventory management are among the most critical factors in defining your ultimate success, it’s time to totally eliminate poor performers from your inventory. With those products gone, your money should be tied up in quick turning and higher margin products for your dollar store.
By rbhamil on Apr 7, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Are you opening a dollar store? Certainly the most challenging task you face early in the process is finding just the right location. While there might be many retail spaces available, be sure the final decision you make is for a space that truly meets your needs.
