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<blockquote data-quote="Xath" data-source="post: 2129441" data-attributes="member: 17040">Well, my mom started her own business not too long ago and I've worked with her to get things up and running.&nbsp; She works out of home, but there are a couple of things that will transfer over to any business.1) Don't wait to get credit card capabilities.&nbsp; It might seem like a large investment, but you'll lose a hefty percentage of potential sales if you don't take that form of currency.&nbsp; The gains heavily outweigh the losses.2) Never underestimate the power of Kinko's.&nbsp; Don't waste time with fancy sign makers (for interior work, not exterior).&nbsp; Powerpoint and a $2 poster at Kinko's can save you major moolah and time in your sign creation.&nbsp; And they can look just as good.3)&nbsp; If dressed appropriately, Milk Cartons can make good shelving.&nbsp; Just drape some fabric over them and fill up the inside with books.&nbsp; Now, I know they don't have an exceptionally long lifespan for holding tons of books, but it'll at least get you started until you can get shelving into your shop.4) Folding tables save space and money.&nbsp; If you plan to run games in your store, don't forget the folding table.&nbsp; It's cheap and you can shove it against the wall or into a closet when not in use.&nbsp; Do you already have a location? What does it look like inside?&nbsp; When I was working for WotC, they opened a new store in Chicago in what used to be a clothing store.&nbsp; They barely changed any of the fixtures and managed to utilize what was there to make an effective gaming store.&nbsp; Which reminds me...5) Certain things don't need shelves if they're big and you have enough of them.&nbsp; Creative stacking on the floor can lead to a seemingly more consumer friendly atmosphere.&nbsp; But don't forget to leave enough aisle space for wheel chairs and strollers.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Xath, post: 2129441, member: 17040"] Well, my mom started her own business not too long ago and I've worked with her to get things up and running. She works out of home, but there are a couple of things that will transfer over to any business. 1) Don't wait to get credit card capabilities. It might seem like a large investment, but you'll lose a hefty percentage of potential sales if you don't take that form of currency. The gains heavily outweigh the losses. 2) Never underestimate the power of Kinko's. Don't waste time with fancy sign makers (for interior work, not exterior). Powerpoint and a $2 poster at Kinko's can save you major moolah and time in your sign creation. And they can look just as good. 3) If dressed appropriately, Milk Cartons can make good shelving. Just drape some fabric over them and fill up the inside with books. Now, I know they don't have an exceptionally long lifespan for holding tons of books, but it'll at least get you started until you can get shelving into your shop. 4) Folding tables save space and money. If you plan to run games in your store, don't forget the folding table. It's cheap and you can shove it against the wall or into a closet when not in use. Do you already have a location? What does it look like inside? When I was working for WotC, they opened a new store in Chicago in what used to be a clothing store. They barely changed any of the fixtures and managed to utilize what was there to make an effective gaming store. Which reminds me... 5) Certain things don't need shelves if they're big and you have enough of them. Creative stacking on the floor can lead to a seemingly more consumer friendly atmosphere. But don't forget to leave enough aisle space for wheel chairs and strollers. [/QUOTE]

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