• Spend to earn

    Try to update the stock you have and think of new ways to make money

  • Cleanliness and presentation is key

    Put the right stock in the right places and customers often buy goods on top of what they came in for

  • Prepare for a long day

    Make sure you can take the pressures of an early start and a long day – working from dawn to dusk is something you may have to get used to

  • Assess your competition

    Move to an area where you think the business will bloom – supermarkets can be a killer for small retail outlets

  • Look for a bargain

    If you see a business for sale that’s in a good location but needs a facelift, then pounce on it. You can make your mark – and a profit.