Hiring and managing employees
Considering buying a shop? Here's the basics of employing staff. It can be a minefield so ensure you get the support of a legal adviser if you have questions.
Creating a business plan
Here we look at creating a business plan, including knowing your 'why', your ethical positioning, as well as the basics on preparing your plan and knowing the numbers to ensure you've got to grips with cashflow management.
Choosing a location
Want to open your own shop? How do you decide where? We'll look at what makes a location viable for a retail business, including demographics and where to find useful information.
Selecting the best retail business services
In this instalment of the How to Open a Shop Guide, we’ll take a look at the different services you’ll need to find suppliers for.
Marketing a new retail business
For the final instalment of the How to Open a Shop Guide, we're looking at how to market your new retail business. Here we'll cover the basics including websites, social media and the more-valuable-then-gold word of mouth marketing.
Renting vs buying a property
Is renting or buying is right for you? In this installment of the How to Open a Shop Guide, we'll explore the advantages and disadvantages of renting or buying a new property or existing business.
New shop design, layout and stock
In this instalment of the How to Open a Shop Guide, we'll look at how to plan the best layout for your shop including merchandising and staff facilities.
Tips for buying a business
Everything has changed post-covid, probably for good. So, what does this mean for anyone that is looking to buy a business in retail?
Thinking of offering a food delivery service? Here's how
If you are a food retailer such as a café, pub or restaurant, you may be considering offering a takeaway or delivery service.
A Quick Step by Step Guide to Buying a Business
A practical guide to buying a business from researching and viewing to valuating and negotiating. Follow this quick step by step guide.