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...…
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
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…
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…
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…
How to start a florist business
Our guide to launching and running a flower shop, to help you succeed in this blooming industry…
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…
How to start a bookshop
Check out our start-up guide to learn how to turn your book business dream into a best-seller…
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…
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...…
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...…
How to start a sports shop
Your complete guide to starting up a sports business…
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…