How to open a furniture store

A middle-class furniture store can become a profitable business almost anywhere in Russia, since the market is not saturated with such stores. You can expect big profits from this business, but you also need big investments: for renting a large room, purchasing the first batch of goods, staff and getting all the necessary documentation.

Instruction manual

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It is very important for a furniture store to have a sufficiently large room (part of it will go under the warehouse, and part directly under the store) with convenient parking, which can accommodate both delivery trucks and customers' cars. Such a room should be located in a place convenient for visiting - with nearby roads, metro stations and ground transport. It is advisable that it be repaired and properly planned so that buyers do not spend time searching for chairs without understanding what room they are in.

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For a furniture store, you will need to start with 2-3 sales consultants, drivers who will be engaged in delivery, a cashier, cleaner, accountant and security guard. The main "strength" of the store lies in its sellers, so it is important to choose those who have experience in furniture sales. Their salary should consist of salary and interest on sales.

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When choosing suppliers, be sure to collect all possible information about them and do not rush to conclude contracts. Who knows, suddenly the same furniture can be found cheaper? It is best to work with well-established suppliers on the market than with new firms. Watch the quality of the furniture supplied - if it is low, then at a good price you will not sell such furniture, and buyers will not recommend you to their friends.

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To open a furniture store, you will need not only to register a legal entity, but also obtain fire safety certificates for the premises and SES. In order not to do this on your own, since obtaining all the necessary documents can take a lot of time from an already busy entrepreneur, it is better to contact specialized law firms that themselves can get the necessary package of documents for you.

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For advertising, a furniture store will need a bright sign and information about the new store in the media and on the Internet. You can also attract new customers with free delivery, distribution of catalogs and leaflets.