How to open a church shop

Most of the inhabitants of Russia are Orthodox Christians. Therefore, the demand for icons, crosses, icon cases, Orthodox books, audio and video recordings always exists. Often, church shops are organized at temples, but do not always fully satisfy all consumer needs.

You will need

• - business plan;

• - registration documents;

• - premises;

• - trade equipment and goods;

• - outdoor advertising;

• - the blessing of the father.

Instruction manual

1

To open a church shop, like any other type of business, it is necessary to calculate investments and profits. To resolve this issue, create a business plan. It can be useful in the future also when applying for a loan at a bank for opening or developing a store.

2

Be sure to go clearance with the tax authority. It will be enough to register as an individual entrepreneur.

3

Find a room for trade. It is desirable that it is located near a large temple. Pay special attention to the repair and decoration of the sales area. Use brown, gold, soft yellow colors. Take care of dim lighting. Choose furniture made of natural wood. As elements of decor, use icons, lamps, candles, lace tablecloths and napkins.

4

Arrange with suppliers. The main manufacturer of church utensils in Russia is the Sofrino Art and Production Enterprise. Most of the assortment you can buy there. But this should not limit your imagination. Discuss with icon painters the possibility of selling their products in your church shop, and try to arrange supplies from Jerusalem.

5

Find good employees for the church shop. Often a person is embarrassed to ask a question to the priest in the church, and in an ordinary store it will be much easier to do. Therefore, behind the counter should be a sincere believer who knows and follows Orthodox customs and traditions.

6

The church store, like any other, needs advertising. Necessarily need the presence of signs, you can install near the bench pillars and signs. An excellent move would be to post an article in a local newspaper about how, at the opening of a priest of a neighboring church, consecrated your shop and gave your blessing.

Useful advice

A believer has many people in the global network. Therefore, you can open an online store, delivering church goods by mail.