If you want to open a shop, what will you sell in your shop?

artificial jewellery - the image of artificial jewellery
India
October 21, 2010 9:46am CST
I always like to have a shop and my priority of selling articles will be artificial jewellery and beeds jewellery. Everyone wants to look good and definitely will show some interest in wearing jewellery including some male friends who can ware simple chains, bracelets and rings. When people come for buying jewellery, I enjoy looking at their bright faces and enthusiasm in it. If you want to open a shop, what will be your interest of selling in that shop?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
22 Oct 10
Hi Buchi! If you open such a shop, please count me as one of your propsective custormers.. I would like to open a bakery shop, which would have all types of cookies, pastries, chocolates, and ready to eat stuff. I find that good bakery shops in our areas do brisk business.
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
26 Oct 10
Hi dpk, hope that there is free wifi service in your bakery outlet. I like enjoying eating my favorite desserts and surfing net with my netbook at the same time. This is what I have been doing all the time here. Or might be I would visit your bakery if I were to have the chance one day. If so, surely I won't miss the opportunity to taste my favorite items in your shop I like cheese cake and egg tart Have a nice day
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
26 Oct 10
Hi Buchi! I am happy to hear that you liked my idea of bakery shop because any shop selling eatables does a brisk business in any area. I would welcome you and your family in my bakery shop.
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• India
25 Oct 10
Thanks for the enrollment as my shop's prospective customer. You are right DPK. Bakery shop will always be crowded with people. Even if there are two bakery shops in the same area, the tastes and items are different hence each shop will have it's own taste lovers and customers. You can find me there everyday as my whole family is fond of bakery items.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
21 Oct 10
I guess I could probably sell clothes. I have like 2 closets full of clothes that are my size, are cute, but I rarely ever wear. I have way too many clothes, it's ridiculous but I have a hard time letting go! lol
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• India
21 Oct 10
It is interesting to sell clothes too. Understanding customer's interest and search and providing clothes' range for their selection and finally when the customer selects something you feel you have achieved something, is it not?
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@his0yir (258)
22 Oct 10
A second-handed clothes shop is a good idea! Some of my female relatives are actually thinking about having a shop to sell their designed clothes so they can clear their wardrobes to buy more new ones!
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• India
23 Oct 10
It is a good idea. This is profitable both to the seller and the buyer.
@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
22 Oct 10
Hi Buchi, if I were that lucky to have enough capital to open a shop, I would like to sell organic products. I will sell all those genuine organic porducts. As what I know many products which I have got from the organic outlets are not real organic. Just because the prices of organic products are expensive than the normal ones. And some merchants with malicious intent concentrat on making more profit and regardless of other people's health. I'm told that certain people have to take organic products after having cancer treatment, so that they could recover from the awful disease and healthy life again. And false organic products might cause undesirable effect to their brittle health. Some of my friends as well as I are organic food lovers. I hope organic product fans would get genuine stuffs they love from this outlet. Hopefully I could get all the real products from the right sides. Moreover I could enjoy consuming organic products with trade price Have a nice day
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
26 Oct 10
Hi Buchi, it's only a dream. As what I know it's not easy to take good care of a shop. There are lots to worry about. Unlike what we have seen from the storefron. There are lots of complicated and unknown works holding in store to own a shop.It's not as simple as what we imagine. Some of my friends who run shops dealing with different products always beef about the problems facing in their business. For the sake of living a relaxing life I prefer to be an ordinary customer than to be a boss My younger sister is huge fan of all kind of bijouteries since her childhood. It doesn't matter there are gems or golds or silvers, etc, or genuine or artificial. I think it's rather affordable to get her desired jewelleries from your shop. She always looks decent and elegant in her jewelleries matching her clothes and appearance nicely I prefer to put on comfortable clothes and always with my favorite necklace and an oval shape opal pendant only
• India
23 Oct 10
What a healthy intention Ikbooi? More than earning more from your shop, you are service oriented and want to sell pure organic products and help the innocent people who buy adulterated ones and spoil their life and health. You are true in saying that already sick and weak persons spoil their health without their knowledge by taking these false stuff. I sincerely wish you get enough capital to start an organic products shop and be of service to the society. Best of luck.
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• India
26 Oct 10
My daughter sells beeds, shells and crystal glass beeds jewellery. She even designs jewellery for the dress. She conducts exhibitions in famous Malls and has presented me crystal glass beeds necklaces in all the colours. I wish your sister is here so that I can present a set of jewellery for her favourite dress. Right now an organic show is going on in Bangalore. The fruits and vegetables grown in an organic way are exhibited. I immediately though of you. I visualized Ikbooi standing behind her stall in this exhibition with organic food items. I want to see you in person at least once. If you happen to come to India, please let me know.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
21 Oct 10
I would rather go for a hardware shop with pipes, sanitary hardwares. i also would love to go for a departmental stores. Lol.It depends largely on how much money I have and where I am going to open my shop.
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• India
21 Oct 10
You have a deep thinking in what you do. I am very sure that you will prosper well in that line. When I construct a house, I will come to your shop for purchases.
• India
23 Oct 10
Very true Jotomy.
@Jotomy (6322)
• India
21 Oct 10
Hi anna, yes hardware shop will be good for business for present situation.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Oct 10
I would go back to selling antiques like i did when i had a shop. I miss my shop & the people alot.
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• India
25 Oct 10
With Antique in the username itself and with the old experience, there is no looking back when you open a new shop. With good decoration of the shop, your sales will hit the sky and your shop will definitely become a talk of the town. Make the start soon my friend Antiquelady, My best wishes for your effort.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
25 Oct 10
tHANK U FOR YOUR KIND WISHES. i WISH MY HEALTH was where i could get back in the antique buisness but i'm afraid it's not.Have a good day.
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• India
26 Oct 10
The enthusiasm in you to start an Antique shop, will become a positive energy and improve your health and make you perfectly fit for the job. Think positively from now on, for my sake, and you be sure you will get back your health as before. Start thinking about the name of the shop from now on or probably your username itself is good to have. My good friend, get up and be ready to open the shop.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Oct 10
I think I would like to sell vintage clothing and antiques. I could do some consignment and even some barter to keep going. I think this would encompass even jewelry and furniture. What fun it would be. Ofcourse in an area where it is popular and people are able to buy such things.
@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Oct 10
I think if I had a range of things available it would sell quite well. Some expensive and some not so much. Something for everyone!
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@earthsong (589)
• United States
22 Oct 10
I am actually getting my degree in business management and am making and selling items from home. Currently I make detoxifying salts and body scrubs, as well as melting tarts, and will be expanding to full sized candles and soaps. I love to make jewelry, but don't seem to have the patience to sit and make it for long periods of time, so I would never have enough jewelry to stock a shop.
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• India
25 Oct 10
That is really nice to know that you started your business while studying itself. This experience will help you to plan well in opening the shop. Start a shop for items in which you have interest. That will give enthusiasm in doing the work. Best of Luck friend Earthsong. CTHanum is so good to wish you in advance.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
22 Oct 10
wow you already own a hone based business earth!carry on with things that you have patience with.that is great to own a business even before you graduate.
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@marguicha (215346)
• Chile
21 Oct 10
I´d love to have a book shop. I imagie the sort of book shop where people come and can stay browing books with noone to bother them. I might sell some nice coffee on a tiny corner because I like to read with a cup of coffee nearby. O´m sure that, even if many people should read for free (and I don´t care) if the shop was really homelike I´d make business anyway.
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• India
23 Oct 10
Hai friend, how are you, your idea of selling books with coffee available in the same place is simply wonderful. Even if people just browse free, they will buy coffee and enjoy browsing. If they really like a book, then I am sure they may either buy for themselves or to gift others.
@marguicha (215346)
• Chile
23 Oct 10
Books and coffee aeem to go together for me. And I so hate those bookshops that look at you as if you were stealing just because you are browsing a book. People who like to read spend all they can in books. I could even have a second hand bookstore like that.
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@his0yir (258)
22 Oct 10
I often travel around the world and friends always ask me to bring some local souvenirs. I guess people are interested in exotic or foreign things, like clothes, accessories, sweets or even drinks. Maybe I can have a shop just to display and sell various things which I have brought back from different countries. It will be original and I can make some friends as well!
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• India
25 Oct 10
As CTHanum has correctly put it, foreign stuff is always a matter of interest for many of us. further your shop items are genuine and dependable. Hence I am sure people will throng your shop. My best wishes for the opening ceremony of the shop friend HisOyir.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
22 Oct 10
this is a good idea for people like you who travel a lot.it will give you double benefits-traveling and earning at the same time.imported things will always be the favorite of the local people!
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• India
22 Oct 10
Hi Buchi I am from a family of gold smiths, my father, grand father had jewelry shop, this was managed by servants while i was in servise, but after retirement, my wife looks after it, it is in my building on the main street, we are expecting decent business during Deewali and dhanteres, for this i canceled my ticket for journey to Hyderabad, to my sons home today, we go on 15th november.. Thanks for sharing. Professor. . Cheers
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• India
25 Oct 10
That is good to know that you have family goldsmith business. I wish you have a good business for this Deepavali. Happy Deepavali for you and your family.
@Jotomy (6322)
• India
21 Oct 10
Hi sister how are you? If i given a chance to open a shop then i will go for Educational Study Books, holy/spiritual books and materials shop which also includes computers and projectors. I like to open a Kindergarten school rather. Have a nice day/night.
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• India
23 Oct 10
Hai my cute little sister, Educational study books are very useful ones and are always in need for students. Instead of wandering here and there for a particular book, they can come to your shop for all their requirements. The other day I searched for an astrology book for two days. Open your spiritual books shop soon and You will get my order first. When you have computers and projectors in your shop, then it is a jackpot for the students, everything under one roof.
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@Jotomy (6322)
• India
26 Oct 10
yes it is like all under one roof. Thanks for giving me good encouragement.
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• Philippines
22 Oct 10
If i will open a shop, i would prefer to sell a dress and shoes. I love shoes and dress. I have lots of dress to wear. everyday i changed my dress and its shoes.
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• India
25 Oct 10
When you have interest in dressing well along with matching shoes, I am sure you can make good selection for the stock of your shop. The customers will also be satisfied with their purchases from your shop. Whatelse to think now? Start as soon as you can and I am sure your shop will gain a good name soon. Best wishes AjjmalicayD.
• Mumbai, India
22 Oct 10
This thought has crossed my mind many times as I am very much interested in doing business. I have a few ideas which if turn out in reality would be great. I would love to have a shop selling "Antique items" and Things related to "Arts". I would Attach a chic and beautiful "Cafe" and "fast food parlor" with that shop to boost my sales. Other options which I have include a spacious and well designed "Fast food Parlor" near a college so that students and youngsters have good time over there, It should be like a shop which would create memories for others who come there :).
• India
25 Oct 10
You have perfect set ideas and plan Moneyspinner. I especially like the words 'create memories'. You are perfectly right. I have memory of my college days wherein we used to chill out in a restaurant and how we were teasing each other for their tastes etc. Antiques are best items to be kept for sale in such places. It will help to buy gifts for the friends. I wish success in your plan friend.
• Mumbai, India
25 Oct 10
Thank You my friend for liking the idea :). Yes I know people are very fond of their college days and want to make them memorable :). I hope I get money to work out such a great plan :D. That precisely is the only problem now :). Have a great time in mylot :)
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• Philippines
21 Oct 10
I want to sell a cloths that I have printed. I know how to print and to make design but i don't know how to start for it.
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• India
23 Oct 10
First start marketing through your friend. First the friends will buy and then their contacts. Then slowly the business will develop and you can establish a shop. You have got such a good art in your hands. Why hesitation friend? Start now.
• Philippines
24 Oct 10
thank you for that very good advice and idea. I gonna make it. thanks a lot.
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@derek_a (10874)
22 Oct 10
I have owned shops in the past with my dad and we have sold and repaired electric appliances, like fridges and washing machines etc. If I was to get a shop now, I would like a shop for gadgets and computer stuff, as I find the latest technology really fascinating and could easily chat to customers about it. _Derek
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• India
25 Oct 10
Very interesting to open a shop on latest technology computers and related items. You can learn about the modern technology and can explain about it to the customers too. Along with sales, learning and imparting of knowledge gives lot of job satisfaction. My Best wishes for your endeavor.
@sweety_81 (2124)
• India
22 Oct 10
Well, I would perhaps open a shop for clothes, and especially specially designed clothes for children at suitable prices. It would be a great fun, yet I know that would also need big financing too.
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• India
25 Oct 10
When you say you want to open a kid's garment shop that is normal wish. When you say at suitable prices, that shows your big heart. That means you are not greedy and want to lessen the burden of your customer by paying less for the dress. My regards to you Sweety_81.
@verabear (796)
• Philippines
22 Oct 10
I would like to sell beautiful and good quality clothes for the Plus size girls and women. But I wouldn't know where to source those, and I wouldn't be a good designer. So I'd just open a shop to sell my baked goods, and also to sell books!
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• India
25 Oct 10
Where there is a will there is a way friend. Plus woman like me find it difficult to get clothes of our size. If you open a shop on these lines, it will be of much help to us. Make inquiries in the known circle, use mylot search engine and I am sure you will get some leads. Selling of bakery items and books is also a good idea. My best wishes for the shop.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
22 Oct 10
Good day to you Buchi_bulla, Previously, I have handled a small shop before. And, if given another chance to re-open and have it once again, I would still love to continue what I have handled before. And that is our Merchandise Store. That it was built to cater services. services to sell immediate commodities and school supplies items. And, if this chance will be awarded to me, I will add up another service and that is a food catering and delivery. Thank you and have a nice day always.
• India
25 Oct 10
Have a great day friend. Food catering is a work that gives satisfaction not only to the service provider but also to the receiver of the service. Now-a-days many are very busy with work and travelling long hours that catering helps them a lot in solving their kitchen requirements. Start food catering work soon along with your earlier experience of other items and you will be benefiting many. My Best wishes for you.
• China
22 Oct 10
If i have a chance to open a shop,i will sell fresh flowers,i have good mood while seeing and smelling the flowers,and everyone who comes to buy flowers will have a good ideal in his/her heart,and sweat smiling on their faces,that's so beautiful!i would love to share happiness with happy persons!
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• India
25 Oct 10
Your thought is noble Greenwbird. You want to enjoy the presence of fresh flowers and fragrance and you are providing an opportunity for the others to enjoy the same. Further you are helping them in giving flowers to others too and spreading the pleasant moments further.
• Philippines
22 Oct 10
I always wanted to bake cakes and pastries though im not not really good in decorating. However, if given a chance i would like to open a pastry shop. I would like to design my own shop. Offer delicious pastries and cakes. Its always been a dream of mine to have a business of my own where i can express my ideas and designs through cakes and pastries.
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• India
25 Oct 10
You have so much interest in baking cakes and pastries. You also want to implement your innovative ideas into this business. Then why delay, start now. I am sure you will get a big number of customers within no time.