Right i have an idear.

with i know should work.
I know all about promotion.

But i dont know were to go or what to do about getting my own little shop.

First im thinking of a market stall then upgrading. but i dont know were to go or who to see about a shop.. and what i need to do.. to make it legial.

thanks alot all.

Maybe go here, in the thread below because they're discussing shops etc..

the thread (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=414133)

I'd help but I'm not into shops etc, had enough of them and more into online because world is moving that way but you'll find lots of info in that thread, and maybe some telephone numbers too.

:)

Hope that helps.

Business Link (http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home?domain=www.businesslink.gov.uk&target=http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/) run lots of courses and provide advice and support.

The first thing to do is find out if you have a market for your product, getting a market stall is a good idea, low rent and you can test the market. If you are sure you have a market then the next question is where do your potential customers shop? Are they mainstream Ecclesall Road? or Devonshire Quarter? or High Street Fargate.

Look for property to let in the area's you think your customers will be, when you find some potential premises, spend time on the street, talk to other shop keepers about business, the sort of people who shop on that street, how business has been for them for the last six months, count the number of people passing your prospective shop at different times of the day. Armed with this information you can then approach the letting agent and negotiate for the lease.

Another section of the project I work for has rennovated some stalls in the Castle Market that clients can use for test trade, maybe this might be a way of you having a crack at it and testing the market? Sorry I cant give you the direct link to that section of the project as itis just starting up but if you ring up the central team they will be able to direct you and give you more information 0800 043 5522 http://www.thebigwebsite.org.uk/home

On the basis of your website, I hope you find someone who can spell and proofread.

make sure that you speak to an accountant who will be able to provide some guidance into the legal requirements that might be involved.

you shoud also make sure that you have insurance to protect you from any potential injury/damage situations, this being a legal requirement if you employ anyone.

good luck with your venture.

On the basis of your website, I hope you find someone who can spell and proofread.


verry low my friend.

verry low.

all i asked is for advice not comments on my sites on my spelling.
How many times do i need to say i cant spell. even with a spell checker i still spell bad haha ;)

but thanks for all the info people.
great help!

Hi Lee,

Rather buying a shop or market stall, have you considered doing everyhthing online?

I'm assuming the business you are trying to set up is selling t-shirts, which sell really well over the internet in my opinion.

I would suggest spending your money on getting your site optimised for search engines (if you haven't done already) or learn to do it yourself to save money.

If you would still prefer a physical outlet, then for t-shirts, I think a market stall would be more cost effective than a shop.

As matin@cc stated, you may want to contact an accountant (http://www.find-accountants.co.uk/page/accountants_sheffield) & if this is the case please feel free to visit our web-site & get free quotes from accountants in sheffield (http://www.find-accountants.co.uk/page/accountants_sheffield) or throughout the UK..

Hope this helps.

thanks alot all..

i will be doing some of this shortly.

do you think leaflet droping is a good thing to do?

Be very careful Lee, please make sure you're aware of ALL the costs involved, incl. your own time, and consider that against the low end of your estimate on what you'll make. You may well be better off doing nothing..

Although, even if you try, and it isn't the success you're hoping for (in financial terms), I'm sure you'll gain in other ways.

Do not get a shop.

Can you make at least £1000 a month to cover the shop costs (rent, electricity, phone lines etc)?

You seem to sell gothic / fantasy items. You need to get people to you in order to buy.

Your solution is to run an event - fantasy / gothic convention. Book out an exhibition hall. Book a guest speaker to draw in the crowds. You can then run a stall at your event selling your goods. You could even charge people to come to the event, and charge other businesses to sell at your event.

Think differently.