What's Your Format Concept Going to Be When You Start a Dollar Store?

Making the right decisions when you start a new business is often difficult. At times the data will indicate there is only one logical decision possible. Even worse, the data will show strong support for multiple options. That's when it is important to carefully collect all of the data and then meticulously analyze the information to make the best decision for you and your new business. For those who start a dollar store one of the decisions that falls into this type of dilemma is associated with selecting the right store format concept.

* Only One Dollar

* One Dollar and More

* Everything Greater than One Dollar

* Closeout - Discount Variety

* Party Center

* Possibly some other format concept

Steps to take include:

* Research the marketplace very carefully - make sure there are local buyers waiting for merchandise in your proposed format concept.

* Research wholesale suppliers and distributors - don't start moving down a path until you know there are reliable, competitively priced sources for the merchandise in your chosen store theme.

* Compare risks and rewards of each format concept against the others - there are definite risks and rewards associated with every type of new business. Compare those associated with each format concept under consideration to understand the potential for success.

* Narrow down to a planned format concept - with data collected and analyzed move on to make your decision. Don't be afraid to ask trusted experts for advice in the decision process.

* Create a business plan - once you have a theme decision create a business plan for your proposed business venture.

* Check your assumptions - your business plan is a great tool for checking your assumptions. Check-in with your experts and those in the industry to double check as well.

* Insure proper funding is available for the chosen concept - make sure you have the funding before you ever move forward to start a dollar store. Know what it will take and have at least that amount waiting.

Making your final decision about a store theme has many implications for your business. While all of the concepts cater to bargain hunters, some bargain hunters will resist stepping through the doors of a 'dollar store' offering products for over one dollar - especially when a dollar price point store is located close by. On the other hand, the potential for higher profit margins associated with format concepts pricing products over one dollar helps to offset this by reducing the total sales required to reach break-even.

When you start a dollar store think long and hard about your store format concept. Really research the options and understand the specific pros and cons of each. Carefully compare your options and then make the best decision for your business.

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