Important aspects to take into consideration

The location

The location is probably the most important element to consider. It is vital to establish your business in a dynamic and populated area where your shop will be known and visible. The best solution remains a location in an area lacking your products or in the city-center.

The premises

A grocery store or convenience store can not afford to offer the same attractive prices as supermarkets. To limit high costs, an efficient management and arrangement of the shop can be a solution. Decision criterias should be based on the price, size and disposition of the shop. For a grocery store or quality stores, the arrangement of the premises can make a difference !

Personality and network of the entrepreneur 

Your personality will certainly have a direct influence on the success of your business. Having an easy contact with customers, commercial sense and a good network of knowledge will help you to have a regular clientele.

Let’s start on the right track

• Create a solid business plan (initial stock, office arrangement, equipment, vehicule)
• Spend time on the market study (location, competition, clients, accessibility…)
• Make sure to declare your activity to the division of food security since you are distributing food products.