371. Success With Dollar Stores Requires Careful Calendar Management
August 11, 2010
Many who are now running a dollar store find out just how much it takes to keep things operating on an even keel. They start with no idea how much hard work and good planning goes into achieving success. On the planning side is the need to carefully develop and stick to a calendar of key events for ...
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372. Running a Dollar Store in Today's Economy
August 11, 2010
There are very small self owned businesses that manage to prosper in today's economy. As times are tough, it takes focus, commitment and good management if your business is to make it through. That includes those running a dollar store. Some shops will succeed and even prosper in spite of the challe...
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373. 4 Dollar Store Marketing Ideas
August 10, 2010
Success with dollar stores involves meeting many challenges head-on. One of the most important is associated with dollar store marketing. To many this is just extra activity that isn't required. After all, with the great values offered, aren't dollar stores in a league of their own? Won't shoppers f...
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374. Buying Mistakes Can Destroy Those Seeking Success With Dollar Stores
August 10, 2010
Dollar store merchandise buying is at the center of business for those seeking success with dollar stores. It may seem as if the main challenge is locating suppliers offering prices that allow for a reasonable profit. However there is much more to buying than just price. The main challenge faced by ...
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375. What's the Right Format For Those Running a Dollar Store?
August 10, 2010
In today's challenging retail environment selecting the right store format is important. In fact selecting the right format is just one more task to perform early-on in the planning and preparation process. After all, those running a dollar store must make the right decision regarding their final st...
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376. Know Your Dollar Store Suppliers and Their Rules
August 10, 2010
Owning and operating a dollar store is both exciting and challenging. On the one hand if you like variety there is plenty of it. On the other hand there are many complex activities that must be carried out properly or your sales and profits will suffer. One of the most important tasks is that of loc...
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377. 4 Tips About Outstanding Customer Service When Running a Dollar Store
August 03, 2010
If you are not aware of it yet, success with dollar stores is all about customer service. While many feel they are only running a dollar store so their customers are not all that important, they soon learn just what poor customer service can do to a business. They learn that shoppers have definite e...
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378. Are You a Dollar Store Entrepreneur at Heart?
August 03, 2010
It takes a special kind of person to successfully open and grow a business of any kind. Many would say retailing takes an even more special person. Those who are opening and then running a dollar store, especially those who achieve true success with dollar stores, are special entrepreneurs. They hav...
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379. Don't Forget to Include Toys and Crafts in Your Dollar Store Merchandise
August 03, 2010
One of the dollar store merchandise departments that often get overlooked is toys and crafts. Yet those who know how to succeed in the dollar store business know just how important the sales of this merchandise can be to overall store success. They also know a well-stocked toys and crafts area will ...
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380. Get Creative When Starting a Dollar Store
August 03, 2010
Stand apart from the crowd when starting a dollar store. This statement will require that you take a long, hard look at your competitors. This single step is one of the most important you can take to start down the path to success with dollar stores. You must know them well. Learn their hours of ope...
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Author: Robert Hamilton
