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How do I start a successful retail business? I need assistance to get my questions answered regarding starting a retail business: 1. Which retail business would be best to start and why: a) Specialty retail business or b) Mail order business? 2. Which type of business is more predictable and does not change often: Specialty retail or mail order? 3. Many people say that PASSION is important when it comes to starting a business because the owner will have to work long hour to make his or her business a success. I agree with that but can you explain to me why there are many people out there who started their successful businesses outside their PASSION? 4. How can I choose products and services to sell that fit my personality and are part of my values? 5. I took a Myers-Briggs personality test and the result of the test shows that my personality type is an ISFJ (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging). Would someone like me who possess this personality type can become successful in operating his or her retail business?

What are some retail stores that require a paper application? I have applied to over 20 stores online and I do not seem to get anywhere. I'm unemployed straight of college and just want a simple retail job. I figure that maybe the trick to getting this job is to apply in person that way I can get the manager's attention. What are some retail stores that still accept paper applications or are exclusively paper applications only. Thanks in advance.

What's the difference between retail and system builders copy? If I buy system builders copy of windows vista to put on a comp that i'm selling to somebody..what is the difference between this and the retail version? Can i use the retail verson on more than one computer? Or can i uset hte system builders copy for multiple? Is it illegal to use the retail on computers you are going to sell?

How do i sell at retail and wholesale without breaking the law? If your a wholesaler you cant sell at retail and a retailer cant sell at wholesale. Yet companies have ways of doing this in a legal way. For example: Microsoft Xbox distributes there Xbox product to stores at at wholesale prices but you can also buy the product directly from the Microsoft retail website. How do they get around these wholesale laws? If i wanted to do something similar do i have to create a new company and have 2 companies 1 for retail and 1 for distributing wholesale? Thanks

What retail fashion head offices are based in the midlands? I am looking to approach retail head offices in the midlands for a job. So far the only companies I know are Next, George at Asda, Joules, Avon, Tu at Sainsburies and Brantanoes. Are there any others or any smaller retailers.

What retail stores in Australia usually are happy to do work experience? I'm 15 and I have to do work experience for school. I'm thinking of using this to try and get a part-time job. I'm thinking something like retail, or similar like a supermarket, but I just want to know what stores usually accept work experience. I have to do it for a week and work a full day. Any ideas??? I don't want to do fast food.

What retail stores are not in danger of closing in time of a recession? I am trying to find a loss prevention position at a retail store, do you know which ones will not close? Walmart, Sam's Club, what else?

What retail store do you work in that you would suggest for others seeking seasonal work? I am considering getting a seasonal job (Oct. to Dec.) and want to hind a retail store that people have had a good experience with, and preferrable pays more than minimum wage. Another plus would be a place I could get a discount for Christmas shopping myself. What are your suggestions?

What are some popular retail stores that require a paper application? I have applied to over 20 stores online and I do not seem to get anywhere. I'm unemployed straight of college and just want a simple retail job. I figure that maybe the trick to getting this job is to apply in person that way I can get the manager's attention. What are some retail stores that still accept paper applications or are exclusively paper applications only. Thanks in advance.

What retail stocks are doing good in the market? I need to pick a retail market for school and I would like to know if there are any particular stocks that I should know about to pick. I would like a stock that is doing good.

How to start up and manage a retail clothing store at mall? I am going to start up a retail clothing business. I'd like to open it at a mall but dont know the best way to find couple employees with retail clothing experiences to help with cashier and customer services. What are the average pay for retail employees full or part-time at the mall, and what are the benefits employee get? Also, what kind of software the stores are using at the mall to sell and keep stock inventories. I am new and have no idea how to do it right. Please advises. Thank you for your time. Regards, Kent

What does retail service mean in a experience requirement? At least 6 months of cash handling or retail service experience is required. Does it mean working in a store?

What local retail store can I buy a lego mindstorms nxt kit? I want to buy this at a local retail store, not online. I tried to find it at toy r us, walmart, bestbuy, and target but none of them had it.

How do retail stores protect the merchandise sitting on the outside of the store? How do retail stores protect the merchandise sitting on the outside of the store?

What is retail merchandising and where can I find information for it? This is for a competitive event, any help or information regarding retail merchandising, and its principles would be greatly appreciated.

What is the best way to get into retail with no retail/work experience? I would assume most people with a lot of retail experience must have started somewhere. I find that a lot of retailers won't even give you a thought if you apply without retail experience.

How do you become a trainee in a retail management scheme? I'm 23, don't have any degree, but good high school grades. I'm wondering how I could go about getting a job with a retail company as a trainee retail manager. I have previous retail experience, but not in a management role. Which would be the best company to apply to, and how would I apply?

How do I get into retail without any experience in retail? I want a job in retail, but all employers want experienced only. Any suggestions?

What is the difference between retail stores and trade stores? What is the difference between retail stores and trade stores? I know it's a dumb question, but I really don't know. I was thinking of applying for Bunnings online, and it said if I wanted to work in a retail store or a trade store.

What will happen to the retail businesses if this christmas or holiday season is a bust ? I am concerned about this coming holiday season in regards to stores staying in business. I have many friends that work in retail, and a couple of them have told me that they are afraid of losing their jobs because their store that they work at might close if business does not pick up during the holiday season. What do you think will happen to the retail industry?

Where can I find prices for retail selling space in different cities across the US? I'm trying to get an idea of where to locate a potential retail business that I want to start. Does anyone know of any associations or websites that provide retail zoned real estate prices for various cities? I'm looking for recent average selling prices per square foot.

How can my retail businesses receive additional funding? How can my retail businesses receive additional funding? I need to order more product ASAP, but do not have the immediate funds to do so. What are my options?

How many national retail store chains are there in the US? I'm having a hard time finding some data on this. I want to know how many retail stores in the US are part of national chains (radioshacks, Walmarts, Best Buys, etc.) as compared to small independently owned stores or small regional chains.

How do I transition back to retail management after spending 9 months as a receptionist? I was a retail Loss prevention manager for almost 3 years. I then moved and stupidly got a job as a receptionist. I want to go back to retail but I am not sure how to explain the dramatic job difference in responsibilities and show that I am still qualified to be a manager.

What's the difference between retail and wholesale price? On Replica sites that sell replica shoes, bags, etc they usually have a wholesale price and a retail price, and wholesale is a little bit cheaper than retail. ??

Where can I find the original retail prices of automobiles and trucks? I need to go back in time and find original retail values of automobiles. My first vehicle is a 2001 Ford Econoline Van. Anyone know where to find the suggested retail price? Unfortunately, I need to find the original MSRP or Invoice price. I have been to all of the sites below, Edmunds, KBB, and Nada. All of them give the current retail price, but don't include historical prices.

What is the retail price of Marlboro Cigarettes in US? I am working on an academic project. I want to find the average retail price of Marlboro Cigarettes in 50 states in US, preferably with a break-up of the base price, the federal taxes, state taxes and local taxes. Can anyone help me find it?

What is the retail price of Macpherson pro audio speakers.? I really want to know what the retail prices of these macpherson speakers are. M12C Series KS115 subwoofer M2X Version 2 I am looking at buying some used speakers and was wondering what they are worth is why I am wondering. I tried to contact Macpherson but they wanted me to call a dealer. I did not want to waist a dealers time if I wasn't planning on buying anything from them.

What would happen, if you called a retail store home office, and complain about a manager? What would happen, if this happened? A job applicant applied for a job, at a retail store. The retail store was hiring at the time, and the job applicant did qualify for the job he applied for. The manager looked over the application, and didn't want to interview the particular applicant. A few days later, the applicant calls the manager of the store he applied at. The job applicant asked the manager about his applicantion, and about getting an interview. Next the manager said offensive things to the applicant, over the phone. The manager went off on how he (the applicant), doesn't have what it takes to be a successful employee, and starts calling the applicant, all kinds of names. What would happen, if the applicant hung up and called the home office of the store? After the applicant told a represenitive what had happen with the manager of the store, would that manager get in trouble? Would the manager face some type of consequence, for being rude? What would the consequences be, if there would be any given to the manager?

What problems managers face while distributing goods from warehouses to retail shops in a retail chain? We need to know about the distribution of products from store warehouses to retail shops in a retail shop. Describe any problem related to transportation, manpower, communications, urgency, etc that are routine problems faced by managers. Problems at different levels of management is also of value. Greater details and in depth specifications are of very much useful to us.

If I have a retail store and want to place my products on eBay, what is the best way to manage my inventory? I have a website, and a retail store. I now want to open an eBay store to increase my web presence, but it seems I need to remove my eBay items from my other inventory in order to post them in my store. What is the best method for this?

What is the best retail chain to work for? I have been in retail for over 10 years and thinking of a career change. Before I do so I want to work for the best. Home Depot, Sears, Victoria Secret? Any suggestions?

What is the standard retail markup for designer jewelry? For jewelry designers, if the COGS is 100.00 what would the standard wholesale and retail pricing be?

How do I go about getting a retail tax license for an online retail business? My husband is looking to start an online retail business selling ammo and shooting/hunting supplies (but not the firearms themselves). What kind of licenses do we need and how do we go about getting them? Thanks

What other jobs are associated with one who only has retail experience ? I have 13 years of retail experience as supervisor or a manager. I want to get out of retail. What other fields will except my retail experience even without a degree?

What is the easiest retail credit card to get approved for? I have one judgment (paid), and two older collections (paid), a secured installment loan, and one credit card with a low limit. Never been late on the last two. I am trying to establish a good mix of credit. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck with the retail cards.

What retail companys will hire me for management without management experience? Are there any retail stores that will hire me for management, if I don't have any management experience, but DO have retail experience and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration?

How can i get out of low paid retail work and into an office environment? How can i break into that environment? I mean everyone wants EXPERIENCE. It's so frustrating because all i want is some money (i can't even afford a loaf of bread atm) and some useful expeience that can lead me onto bigger things. Does my retail experience mean i have to stick to retail and i have no chance of getting into an office environment? I'm not interested in call centres. Oh and i'm in the UK.

Is a Retail & Consumer Science degree good for someone who wants to open up a retail business? I want to start my own line of active wear and open up my own store. Obviously a business degree is a good path to go, however, I'm not sure I'd really like it. My university offers a Retail & Consumer Science degree- is this a good way to go? Or is this a bs degree that would be a waste of my money? Thanks!

What is the difference between retail location and corporate office? I'm looking to apply for a job at a store, but on the website, there are two different applications. Employment Application: Retail Location Employment Application: Corporate Office Which one do I pick?

What is the difference between a Windows XP OEM VS the retail Version of Windows XP ? There are 3 types of License in Windows XP. The Retail, Volume License and Original Equipment Manufacturer which is OEM. Whats the difference between the OEM VS the Retail of Windows XP? And when most People build there own Computers...Do they use the OEM version or the Retail Version?? Thanks for your advice. I am just curious.

What do retail stores charge around for 10k gold by the gram? I know most retail stores dont sell by the gram but the piece. What does it usually come out to though buy the gram if you buy at a retail store 10k gold chain for example?

Why does Arbonne International charge state tax on retail price when buying wholesale? Cannot get a straight answer on why. When you purchase something on sale you pay tax on sale amount not the price on pre-sale amount. Arbonne charges you retail tax on bonus products or if the products are discounted. So if you are a wholesale member you will pay tax on retail prices.

How to turn a wow retail into a private server? I have the retail of wotlk but how can I turn it into wowtorn? Where to download the patches?

What non-retail jobs are available for an 18 year old student? I'm 18 years old and finishing an extra semester in high school. After January 25 I will be done and have the spring and summer to work. I am looking to get a job but want to avoid retail. What kinds of jobs (part time or full) should I be looking for? I only have retail experience but I have excellent recommendations. Any suggestions?

How do I get my retail merchants licence? I want to get my retail merchants licence but I don't know what to look up. Can you help me?

What are the hours for a retail and hospital pharmacist? I would like to be a pharmacist and I am willing to do anything to be a pharmacist but I was just wondering what are the hours for a retail and hospital pharmacist? Are their hours flexible? Do they get vacation time? I want an answer from a student pharmacist or an experience pharmacist that works or worked in any or both of these settings. Thank you in advance.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of teaching and retail management? I'm torn between two professions, one is teaching the second is retail management. I will be earning my bachelors degree in Psychology at the end of this year, so I am looking foward to starting my career in either of these professions. Can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of retail management and teaching? Thank you in advance for your answers.

What is the best way to get out of retail management and into recruitment without loosing money? I'm currently a senior manager in retail and am looking to get out of retail asap.I'll really like to get into recruitment but so far i have posted my cv everywhere online and applied for a lot of job but havent got anything yet,It always seems everyone wants recruitment experience.

How to get namebrand apparel for an independently owned retail clothing store? Like how do I open up a retail clothing store that carries popular namebrands? Do I have to contact the brand companies directly and do they actually work with small retail businesses?

What is the difference between a retail installment contract and a loan agreement for an auto loan? I received the car loan through the dealer and I have received a pay amount/terms from the bank. The contract I received from the dealer is a Retail Installment Contract. Does the bank purchase that contract from the dealer, and will it change?

How much do retail stores pay for shirts? Say I had a product to sell to a retail store like a shirt. How much do they have to make off of that product to put it in their store. Like say a shirts cost $20 in a store, how much does that retail store pay for it from the manufacturer? $15?

How can I find out which retail stores are closing around my city? My friend is trying to get some used fixtures for his new retail store he's opening, and he says one of the cheapest place I can find those is in stores that are closing down. I've been looking in newspapers and craigslist, but I can't find enough information about those stores. Any idea where I can get list of stores that are closing?

What happens when you have employee retail theft on your record? I was fired from my job for retail theft about 4 months ago and I paid a restitution of 50 dollars to them. I was never charged with anything but I was wondering if this can prevent me from getting jobs in the future. Can future employers check this? I was not planning on including this job in my resume, but can they still find out about it?

Want to start a mobile phone retail shop, What are the necessary steps to be taken? I am planning to start a new mobile phone retail shop, So please advice me, in accordance with the govt rules, Tax dept rules etc, that what are all registrations required, permissions required, How to go about it? I am in Bangalore Karnataka. I am new to business, previously working in ITES. Please advice me.

How do I start a successful Retail Business online? I live in Chicago, Illinois. I want to sell Pools and Supplies Online and Door-to-Door. I know I need a Tax Id number and a Website. But what else do I need to create a successful Retail Business?

How come some retail stores almost always have new management? Some of the time I see retail workers or managers working at the stores for a while then there is always new retail workers or managers. Why is that?

What are some retail stores that require a paper application? I have applied to over 20 stores online and I do not seem to get anywhere. I'm unemployed straight of college and just want a simple retail job. I figure that maybe the trick to getting this job is to apply in person that way I can get the manager's attention. What are some retail stores that still accept paper applications or are exclusively paper applications only. Thanks in advance.

How do you begin your own retail business? I am looking to open a small retail shop for Black Greek Lettered Fraternities and Sororities. I cannot find any suppliers. Also, I keep hearing about government grants for minorities, but I can't seem to find them anywhere.

What is the standard markup a retail store will add to the wholesale price of an item? As an example - a gift shop sells decorated candles. If they paid $5 for each candle wholesale, how dow they determine how much to sell them for retail?

What is the difference between a retail store and a wholesale store? Also why are items in retail stores more expensive?

Whats the difference between retail and sales? I'm looking for a job, and I'm wondering, what's the difference between "Retail Merchandiser" and "Sales Associate?"

What is the price difference between retail and resale? I just started a business mainly dealing with computer parts, peripherals, etc. How much (on average) less would I expect to pay for parts from companies via a reseller program rather than simply purchasing them via retail like every average consumer?

Is it possible to start an online retail business without any money? I can design my own website and use PayPayl or eBay to process orders. But how can I start up an online retail business without a bank loan, during a time when banks have stopped loaning to consumers?

How do I go about opening a retail concession with one of the big department stores or large retailers.? I want to open a retail concession in the menswear department in any one of the big department stores or big retailers. How should I proceed with this? I have looked on all these retailers websites but cant find any information on how and who I should contact to make inquires. Or how I should go about it.

How do I get my product into a retail stores? I'm importing snack from thailand. My question is How do I get my product into a retail stores?

What are the requirements to obtain a retail lease? I want to open a salon spa and I was wondering what type of requirements will I have to meet in order to obtain a retail lease. I know that the lease will have to be personally guaranteed because it is a new business. I want to know if the requirements are based on credit scores, liquid capital, other income, previous work history, etc. Please serious answers. I would like to know what I have to look forward to. My state is Illinois

I have a retail flowers business - what florist ecommerce solution should I use? I have a retail flower business and am looking to expand my online presence. I want an easy-to-use tool to do ecommerce. I don't want to have to add all products myself and so I want a florist-specific solution, not a generic ecommerce tool. Which one should I use?

What is the most cost efficient way to run a retail food business without leasing a space? A retail food business owner can not produce products in their personal kitchen. I can not afford to lease a retail space. Do you have any advice on how to make this work?

What type of degree is required for a fashion buyer or retail manager? A fashion buyer or retail manager are the two career choices that I'm interested in. I'm also interested in going online for courses. I want to know what degree should I get in order to pursue the career of a buyer and/or a retail store manager?

How difficult is it to open a retail chain store? I don't want to be a fashion designer, but I'd like to one day open a retail shop, somewhat like forever21, but it would be called another name and sell different items. How difficult would this be? And what would I need for it to be a sucess?

How much to start a small online retail business? Please ONLY answer if you HAVE an online business. Basically, I just need to know what an average monthly price should be for a website that can support a business and have enough bandwidth without causing slow usage. Also, if you have any suggestions for where I should host my domain that would be great. Lastly, if you have started and online retail business please share some tips which could help my effort.

What is the difference between bulk and retail? When I was shopping online, I noticed that two of the same items were priced differently because one was labeled bulk (and cheaper) and the other was labeled retail. What exactly is the difference?

What retail stores would you recommend for buying a Nativity set? My wife and I would like to buy a small, table top Nativity set. We've looked at some online, but would really prefer to see some up close in a retail setting. Any suggestions? Were are in the NY metro area. Thanks!

What is the difference between Wholesale and retail? With regards to consumables or any other product I always heard about Retail and wholesale, what are these things? For example if I buy a blank CD from a particular shop( presuming wholesale) it costs me much lesser than if I buy it from a shop near to my house. Does wholesale mean at lesser rate?

What do you look for in a retail store when asked to visit one before an interview? As a merchandiser, what would you look for in a retail store that will influence your job interview? For example, pricing tags, shelf space/fixtures, range variety.... Are there any merchandisers out there who can help me with a few more specific details to look for?

What retail stores are good for making money? If you wanted to start a business retail store, and wanted to make a decent amount of money in the City, what store would you run? i didn't mean right now with all the crap going on, i mean in general.

What retail stores have the best return policies? Any advice would be appreciated! And if anyone has knowledge of any unwritten return policies for a retail store, I'd love to hear from you!

How much notice should I give before leaving a retail position? I have been working with my current retail employer full time since the end of March. I am in the process of accepting a teaching position in a foreign country and intend for my last day of work to be sometime mid-June. I'm planning on giving my employer two weeks' notice. How does that sound?

What is the start up cost for a small retail store? I would like to start a small general shopping retail store, how much it would cost to start it up?