What advice can you give me on starting a smallgoods shop and deli?

Question

What advice can you give me on starting a smallgoods shop and deli?

Answer 1

Business Plan.  That is essentially one of the key elements.

A Business Plan will contain everything from, your menu, you desired location, your idea of potential customers, your weekly-monthly-and yearly goals.

Please write a solid business plan it will be of great help in the future.

Answer 2

Find a niche.  Don't sell what everyone else is selling.  If there is a certain ethnic group living near the store, cater to their needs.  So do your research!

Also, make sure you are in a good location with lots of traffic and little competition.