2006-10-18 08:13:44 · 5 answers · asked by cassiopia775 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Starting A Flower And Gift Shop by Millicent Gray Lownes-Jackson
* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping
* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel
* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder
* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-10-18 08:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I managed a flower shop for a few years. Yes, location is very important but what you produce out of your shop is the most important thing. If there is a flower auction in your city, buy your flowers from there 'cause they will be cheapest - then you can sell your flowers for the best price. Always have a huge selection of flowers and never run out and make sure your flower designer is very good. One other thing we always did - we never said no. If someone wanted flowers delivered, we said yes and got those flowers delivered even if we had to do it ourselves. Also, when you chose a name for your flower shop, try to make it start with the "flower" or with the letter "a" That way, it will show up in the business phone book first and if it starts with the word 'flower', then if someone phones the operator and asks for the name of a flower shop, it'll come up on the operator's computer first. Good luck!
2006-10-18 08:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by flopsyfletcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 22:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by chatterton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah what miller said.
2006-10-18 08:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
open it next to a hospital or funeral parlor
2006-10-18 08:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋