How to open a spare parts shop

Sale of spare parts for cars is quite a promising business. However, in order to start making profit in the first year of operation, the owner of a new store will have to try. We need to ensure a constant flow of customers, build ourselves up from competitors and build good relationships with suppliers.

Instruction manual

1

Select a registration form. If you plan to work with individuals, it is enough for you to get a certificate of an individual entrepreneur. Those who want to cooperate with car dealerships need to register a legal entity.

2

Choose a room. You will need halls for the store and warehouse. The larger the storage room, the larger the stock of goods you can take for storage. It is best to locate the store in places where motorists congregate - next to car washes, car repair shops, tire service, and a large motorway.

3

Buy trade equipment. You will need counters and glass display cases. Bulky goods can be placed on racks. Open access is convenient for buyers, however, with this calculation, the percentage of thefts increases. It is most reasonable to combine open access with trading through the counter. Buy a cash register and register it.

4

The most important issue is the preparation of the assortment. It is better for beginners to bet on everyday goods - oils, antifreezes, oil filters, belts, pads, candles, car tool kits. These products are needed for both foreign cars and domestic cars. Expand the price range by offering well-known brands and their low-cost counterparts.

5

Make a list of your desired products and start looking for wholesalers. Choose partners with the best prices and the maximum assortment. Have several suppliers in reserve, in case regular partners run out of the right product.

6

Hire staff. Its quantity depends on the size of the store. In a small department you need one seller per shift, storekeeper, manager, cleaning lady. Accountants can not be hired - use the services of external specialists.

7

Think over the margin on the product. Examine competitors' offers and set prices a little lower. It is not necessary to lower prices for all products - select several popular items and sell them at a discount. This will give the buyer the impression of a bargain, even if he buys the rest of the goods at the regular price.

8

Think about organizing e-commerce. This will increase the throughput of the store, especially if you set a low margin on the product. Create a website with a detailed catalog and think over a payment and delivery system. To work with the online store you will need a manager who will service the site, replenish and update the catalog, design documentation for buyers.

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