started planing a shop

[martin day]

im going to be opening a shop in the near future ive been in contact with buisiness link who have been pointing me in the right direction and ive started doing a buisiness plan , i want to know from other shop owners what are the most importent things that makes a shop really work?

thanks

[Akro]

im no shop owner BUT good prices, well kept animals, a good range of species knowledge and.....free work from work exp slaves!!!

[Zak]

I always prefer quality of quantity not into squeezing as many lizards into a lunch box as possible i know its not great for business but well displayed animals in attractive set ups just do it for me.

Someone with a genuine enthusiam for the animals but also fellow hobbyists, its great loving animals but if you cant sell to others or arent a people person it can make shop visits very awkward. I want to be welcomed into the shop, not made to feel awkward. You want my money, i can simply go other places and it takes nothing to say hello.

As well as the basic starter animals something a little bit interesting, something not seen very often. Doesnt need to be some ridiculous morph work a small african country just uncommon species.

Of course theres prices and animal welfare but they're a given in my opinion.
OH and correct labels, cant stand when a viv says leopard gecko and its clearly a tortoise, thats just laziness. Both common and scientific name please.

[starburst]

I like a reptile shop where the staff are friendly, like to chat about reps and give good advice. You go into some and the staff just ignore you.

Also, shops where the reptiles are well displayed and appropriately housed, with clear labelling as to the species, adult size and basic care requirements make me want to go back.

[SiUK]

Originally Posted by martin day

what are the most importent things that makes a shop really work?

thanks

not the credit crunch thats for sure

[Declan123]

Originally Posted by SiUK

not the credit crunch thats for sure

[Declan123]

Originally Posted by Declan123

Shattered dreams FTW

[martin day]

Originally Posted by SiUK

not the credit crunch thats for sure

thanks for the replys everyone ill take your comments on board