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What are my start-up costs? How much will my store make? Should I sell online? How can I compete with larger stores? If you've ever considered owning a store but don't know where to start, The Everything Guide to Starting and Running a Retail Store is perfect for you. This resource will help you recognize the importance of an independent retail store in community life and the opportunities it offers for a rewarding lifestyle. This comprehensive guide shows you how to: Spot and capitalize on small retailer trends Conduct your own market analysis Research and select the most appropriate retailing software Run your business day to day Attract customers with effective advertising Make the leap to online selling This helpful handbook offers practical advice on retail store planning and management with valuable guidelines and real-world examples that can make the difference between your store's success and failure. This guide provides all the tools you need to run a store that your customers--and you--will enjoy for many years to come!

Learn to navigate the pitfalls of retirement, from grill fires to knitting needle injuries, in this funny pocket-sized gift book from the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario® series.You’re done with the rat race and ready to relax! Your troubles are over—or are they just beginning? This humorous and portable guide will steer you through all the dangers retirement can throw at you. Learn: How to beat seasickness on your round-the-world cruiseHow to drive a golf cart through a hurricaneHow to get your grown child to move out. . . and more survival strategies to enjoy the good life while preparing for the worst!