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Retail business ideas

Need a list of retail business ideas? If you are considering starting a retail business, the guides in this section are an essential read. From advice on opening a clothes store to starting a bookshop, here you’ll find all the information you need to learn how to open a shop and turn your retail business idea into reality.

See all our how to start guides for popular business ideas

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How to open a shop

how to open a shop

Do you dream of opening a shop of your own? This step-by-step guide to starting a retail business will help you get started...…

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How to start a pound shop

How to start a pound shop

Our step-by-step business guide to help you launch a discount store that will have you coining it in on the profits…

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How to start a clothes shop

Could the business of fashion be the right entrepreneurial choice for you? Read how to launch your own clothing store here - from costs to finding clothing suppliers…

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How to start a fish and chips shop

How to start a fish and chips shop

The UK’s most popular dish with 10,500 outlets across the country. Find out how to run a successful fish and chip shop here and become a Codfather here…

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how to start a sandwich shop

How to start a sandwich shop

Want to make a living selling sandwiches? Read our guide to opening a sandwich shop for a slice of the action…

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How to start a florist business

Our guide to launching and running a flower shop, to help you succeed in this blooming industry…

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how to open a bookshop

How to start a bookshop

Check out our start-up guide to learn how to turn your book business dream into a best-seller…

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How to start a gift shop

A business idea to get wrapped up in: Check out our concise guide to launching and running a brilliant gift shop company…

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how to start a health food store

How to start a health food store

This growing industry could give you some healthy profits, read our business guide to help you get started...…

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How to start an antiques business

Could an antiques shop be your dream business? We look at what it takes to become a successful antiques seller...…

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How to start a sports shop

How to start a sports shop

Your complete guide to starting up a sports business…

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how to start a record shop

How to start a record shop

Are you as passionate about music as you are business? Then have a look at our guide to getting your own music shop on track…

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