Midwest Book Review
Instead of focusing on economic theories and obscure business concepts, Retail In Detail is a step-by-step guide addressing the commonplace, daily problems of retail operations like: choosing a product line, the ins and outs of wholesale markets, pricing and credit policies, inventory tracking and using computers, employee relations, store location, store image, and merchandise displays. Retail In Detail provides worksheets and samples including monthly expenses worksheets, buying budget for market, daily cash reconciliation worksheet, and a inventory stock record. In addition there is a glossary of terms, an extensive publications list, and locations of major wholesale market centers, exhibition companies, and trade associations. Retail In Detail will give the aspiring entrepreneur a much needed basis from which to launch his or her enterprise. Sound, sage, productive advice, which if followed carefully, will enhance the odds of success for any new business.


Evelyn Lager in ASD/AMD Trade News
"...Bond offers convenience and genuine value to readers looking for a concise and thorough introduction to the retail enterprise..."


Book Description
It is estimated that nearly 70,000 retail businesses are started a year. Retail in Detail takes you through all the steps of planning, opening, and managing a retail store of your own, beginning with an honest assessment of whether you are really suited to be running a business.

Instead of focusing on economic theories and obscure business concepts, this guide addresses daily problems of store operations such as: The ins and outs of wholesale markets Pricing and credit policies Inventory tracking and using computers Employee relations Store location, image, and merchandise displays Retailing on the Internet Selling your business

Retail in Detail also provides sample worksheets and tables: Monthly expenses chart Buying budget P/L statement Inventory Stock card

Includes a glossary of terms, a retail publications list, and locations of major wholesale market centers.


From the Publisher
Covers all the steps of planning, opening, and managing a retail store of your own, beginning with an honest assessment of whether you are really suited to running a business. Contains practical information on planning a store opening, from selecting a product line and hiring employees to buying an initial inventory and obtaining the required permits, licenses, and tax numbers. Real information you can apply to your retail business today.


About the Author

Ron Bond has more than thirty years experience as a manager, chief executive officer, consultant, and small business owner. He and his wife, Susie, have started and successfully operated three retail gift stores and a Bed & Breakfast. He currently lives in Harrison, Arkansas.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

It is estimated that nearly 70,000 retail businesses are started a year. Retail in Detail takes you through all the steps of planning, opening, and managing a retail store of your own, beginning with an honest assessment of whether you are really suited to be running a business.

Instead of focusing on economic theories and obscure business concepts, this guide addresses daily problems of store operations such as:The ins and outs of wholesale markets Pricing and credit policies Inventory tracking and using computers Employee relations Store location, image, and merchandise displays Retailing on the Internet Selling your business

Retail in Detail also provides sample worksheets and tables:Monthly expenses chart Buying budget P/L statement Inventory Stock card