How to make a living with a small shop?

Question

I have a small shop but do not know what to do. There are many students nearby. The shop is empty. Renovation or makeover needs money and I do not have. Your suggestions needed.

Answer 1

Hi There,

Good Post!  I love everything about business, escpecially the marketing and advertising parts.  These things make or break a business.  I've found many ways to advertise my business that might help you.  If you have a website, try SEO and PPC (pay per click from Google Adwords).

If you advertise your business offline, try handing out flyers, printing coupons, and yellowpage advertising).

The best method I've found yet is to buy business cards and hand them out everwhere.  I buy them from a place online that gives the cards for free and only charges for shipping and handling.  I hand these out to everyone I meet, and I leave them on cars where ever I go (I also got a free business card holder that looks really impressive)!  

http://www.free-bis-cards.info

Take care and good luck with your business!

Answer 2

The small shop only can survive if sell the value things such as gold and jewelry.