If I were to start an ISlamic one stop retail outlet , what goods and services do you think I should provide?
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Jilbabs,dishdashi's,hijabs,shawar kamizes,books(qurans,duaas, hadiths,and so on) tapes,prayer rugs,prayer beads,halal foods,islamic videos for kids,pictures of mecca with aiyas,clocks that have the idhan,oh my goodness, that is just to name a few.
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Should be B2C.\n\nBusiness-to-consumer.
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I have a list... take your pick! :)\n\n1) Collectible items such as autographed posters/CDs, etc. \n2) Limited edition merchandise (no longer on sale in store)\n3) Freebies (eg. "gift with purchase" items, it's 100% profit... kinda)\n\nHave fun!
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Most important thing is dont give up. More competition the better. What you must try to do is make some difference from what you were and what is available in the other shop.\nFirst go through your sales history and examine what is in demand mostly,  ex. 1. what type of items 2. the quality etc. \nMay be books or candles are more in demand. See whether you can sneak a peek into the other shop. I'm sure that other person started his business after giving a careful consideration to you who has been in business for 18 years. \nDepending on your finances see whether you can change the stuff you have been selling, 'cos your stuff might be a little outdated. We cannot say from here 'cos it depends on what you have been selling. You can even put a small sale and get rid of the old stuff for a cheap price. that could attract more customers , but not for long. \nTry to change the look too. As someone else has said you can put lanterna and candles to make the place attractive. Also go out of the town to a posh big gift shop and see what they have done. You dont have to copy or I'm not saying you should, but that will give you an idea as to what the trend is. You might not even be able to do everything they have done too. \nMy experiance with gift shops is that they must change with the seasons of the year as well as retaining some for someone who wants to buy something such as a b'day gift etc. Also if a person can get something inexpensive but looks good and of good quality the better. So dont give up. Do a bit of research as to the needs of your community. \nGood luck!
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Personally i would use someone like Curcuit City or Staples, they might be more expensive, but they offer warenties and the like
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below wholesale.  Would be kind of hard. That is normlly the base.  Unless you get  stuff nobody wanted.
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It's great that you are doing someting that you love to do.\n\nYou have you staff in place , do you have an accountant, laywer, mentors and any other person you need to move you farward.\n\nDo you have a marketing plan?\n\nDo you have a system for the shop from taking out the trash to customer service and any other routines?\n\nWhat results do you want are you after in opening the store? What goals do you want to achieve?\n\nYour well on your way and I am sending blessing to your success.
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Sure, give it a shot.  And then stop by my house.  I've always wondered what they have for sale and wouldn't mind trying some of it out.  Good luck.
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All of those you list are possibilities.  The easiest way to enter a market is doing it with the least expense.  For a clothing store, you will need minimal equipment and interior finish.  Merchandise inventory depends on local tastes, customs, budgets, styles.  Advertising should be the easiest and cheapest.  Newspapers still reach the most people.\nThe most expensive start ups are fast food restaurants and ice cream stores.  The costs to buy and use equipment are high.\n\nThe most important thing is to do a comprehensive market study to find out if your product or service will be received.  You cannot sell pork in Teheran, for example.
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Hi \n\nI recommend this site http://wholesale.50webs.org/ , they have up to 90% off retail prices. This is the best place to go for start ups too, as there are low minimum order quantities and thousands of suppliers listed to choose from. They have wholesalers, clearance stockists and dropshippers at this site from all around the world. \n\nHope this helps \n:)
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This should give you some ideas:\n\nhttp://www.wiktel.net/deew/Create%20a%20Business.htm
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Based on your requirements, maybe you could try a mock store like a video store like blockbuster online (http://www.blockbuster.com)
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what kind of store or product? contact the manufacturers of the products and ask for a local wholesale vendor. call local vendors if u knoe them, depending on the bus. they may represent several manufacturers.ie: restaurants can buy many products from one food purveyer. usually credit apps. are required so start early to have approval to sign for product before u open, unless u want to pay cash, c.o.d. use more than one vendor to keep honest pricing, and remember everything is negotiable. respond with what kind of store and product and i can be af more help. good luck in your new venture
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Avoid pyramid schemes......\n\nIt's hot? Sell cold, ice cream. drinks? It's Muslim? Soft drinks in places where it's hard to get a drink. Cater to tourists. A digital camera and a photo printer close by - could be the basis of a good business. Use the Natural resources around you to best advantage. Cover the desert in solar panels????
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Check out Yahoo Small Business.  They can do everything for you from register a domain, to hosting your store, helping you set up a merchant account, etc.
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The obvious answer is something like "Sheik of Arabia." You'd have fantastic wealth, and could afford just about anything.\n\nGo for it.
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I have a good idea to start marketing business.\n gvv61@sbcglobal.net