Look no further for information on how to launch your retail business! This book has everything you need and more! Ted Topping is such an amazing resource on all things retail – he guides you in a practical, professional, thoughtful and caring way through every step of starting your retail business. If you want to be successful in starting your business – or if you need advice on your current business …. READ THIS BOOK!!! It is an invaluable guide which you will refer to for years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is full of great advice for anyone wanting to get involved with retail. The authors discuss the seven most important aspects of retail: the basics of retail, merchandising, buying, personnel, sales management, technology, and customer service. (There is a chapter dedicated to each of these topics.) Also included are step-by-step calculations to help you figure out expenses and budgets. Good advice is offered in the department of how to get the best sales out of your team by hiring, training, and treating your employees right the first time around. The tear-out worksheets located in the back of the book are a helpful bonus. If you are thinking of starting up a retail business, pick up a copy of this book first.
Rating: 5 / 5
Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business is not a typical start-up book. It does not try to cajole or charm you into the business of retailing. The writers do not wear pink glasses or try to “sell” retailing to you. Both writers know too much about retailing today to try these tactics. The book forces the reader through even the most unappealing parts of retailing – inventory control, cash flow and so on. It suggests that the would-be retailer should understand that in order to be a professional retailer, he or she cannot be also a lawyer, store designer, advertising copy writer, retail trainer or technology specialist. “If you cannot afford to use outside professionals, you should proceed with extreme caution,” the authors say. I like the book because it is realistic. It does not talk at the reader and it assumes that the reader knows a great deal about business already. As a reviewer, I am somewhat biased because I happen to know both writers well. But, I am also a writer myself and have written about retailing (in Canada) full-time for the past 10 years. And I have read an awful lot of books about retailing! This book is worth reading.
Rating: 5 / 5
Looking into starting a retail business prompted me to look for books that would give an insight into the world of retail. This book has not dissapointed. The writing is light while providing good information and real world examples.
The resource CD contains spreadsheets and documents such as job descriptions, payroll budget, supplier checklist, balance of business which provide a great starting point for the owner.
This book is so easy and straightforward. This book is definitely a keeper! Also I love the templates in the back, especially the competition checklist.
Rating: 5 / 5
Look no further for information on how to launch your retail business! This book has everything you need and more! Ted Topping is such an amazing resource on all things retail – he guides you in a practical, professional, thoughtful and caring way through every step of starting your retail business. If you want to be successful in starting your business – or if you need advice on your current business …. READ THIS BOOK!!! It is an invaluable guide which you will refer to for years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is full of great advice for anyone wanting to get involved with retail. The authors discuss the seven most important aspects of retail: the basics of retail, merchandising, buying, personnel, sales management, technology, and customer service. (There is a chapter dedicated to each of these topics.) Also included are step-by-step calculations to help you figure out expenses and budgets. Good advice is offered in the department of how to get the best sales out of your team by hiring, training, and treating your employees right the first time around. The tear-out worksheets located in the back of the book are a helpful bonus. If you are thinking of starting up a retail business, pick up a copy of this book first.
Rating: 5 / 5
Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business is not a typical start-up book. It does not try to cajole or charm you into the business of retailing. The writers do not wear pink glasses or try to “sell” retailing to you. Both writers know too much about retailing today to try these tactics. The book forces the reader through even the most unappealing parts of retailing – inventory control, cash flow and so on. It suggests that the would-be retailer should understand that in order to be a professional retailer, he or she cannot be also a lawyer, store designer, advertising copy writer, retail trainer or technology specialist. “If you cannot afford to use outside professionals, you should proceed with extreme caution,” the authors say. I like the book because it is realistic. It does not talk at the reader and it assumes that the reader knows a great deal about business already. As a reviewer, I am somewhat biased because I happen to know both writers well. But, I am also a writer myself and have written about retailing (in Canada) full-time for the past 10 years. And I have read an awful lot of books about retailing! This book is worth reading.
Rating: 5 / 5
Looking into starting a retail business prompted me to look for books that would give an insight into the world of retail. This book has not dissapointed. The writing is light while providing good information and real world examples.
The resource CD contains spreadsheets and documents such as job descriptions, payroll budget, supplier checklist, balance of business which provide a great starting point for the owner.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is so easy and straightforward. This book is definitely a keeper! Also I love the templates in the back, especially the competition checklist.
Rating: 5 / 5