It’s easy to open a car shop. Naturally, for this you need to collect all the necessary documents, find a suitable place for trade, arrange everything correctly, purchase goods. In order to open a business, you will also need a certain starting capital. We will analyze all the questions in order.
What documents should be collected?
Before you open a car shop, you will definitely need to register as a private entrepreneur. That is, for work, you should draw up such documents:
1. Trade permit substances with increased fire hazard and license.
2. The contract of sale or rental of premises.
3. All permits of regulatory authorities: fire and sanitary-epidemiological services.
4. Certificates of quality of products sold.
5. Documents confirming tax registration.
6. Sketches of shop signs, seals and stamps.
Naturally, you should also draw up an evacuation plan for employees and customers in case of emergency. Do not forget that the institution should be equipped with a cash register. Naturally, you must have technical passports of the devices sold. Every employee must have sanitary book.
If, in addition to selling motor vehicles, you will be engaged in their replacement, then you will also need an agreement on the removal and disposal of garbage and used containers. It is also advisable to have a list of the products that you will sell.
Features of the choice of building
Before you open a car store, you should carefully consider its location.
That is, you need to evaluate the area where you want to organize the sale of goods - what kind of competition is there, whether the supplier is close, how visited the outlet can be.
Make sure the building is visible, easily accessible.
It must have a good entrance so that you can easily deliver goods to the point of sale. You have the opportunity to rent retail space in any business center or build a separate building.
The dimensions of the room are of great importance, since you have to divide it into several rooms. For example, in addition to the trading floor itself, an office of a manager (store manager) and a warehouse should be organized. It is advisable to equip the premises for staff. If, in addition to the sale, you will also be involved in oil changes, it is best to rent a separate building with a garage.
The room must meet all sanitary and fire safety standards. As for communications, the building should have good wiring, water and sewage, as well as telephone and Internet.
Personnel and equipment
Before you open a car shop, you should definitely decide on the number of personnel, their qualifications and experience. An important point is the personal qualities of sales consultants and managers. Employees should be sociable, pleasant in communication, be able to lure the client, tell him about the products, advise the best option.
Each employee must be honest and responsible. In addition, everyone should know the basic rules for handling liquids that can easily ignite. If you can’t choose the staff yourself, use the services of professional managers.
As for the equipment, before opening a car shop, various racks, cabinets, showcases, shelves should be placed on the trading floor. The quality and quantity of furniture depends on the size and principle of the institution: the seller gives out the goods or the buyer has the opportunity to choose what he needs independently. Please note that all equipment must be combined with the interior of the room.
Selection of suppliers and customer acquisition
In order for your car sales shops to bring stable good income, you need to choose a really high-quality supplier of goods, which is famous for its good reputation. It is important to find a company with which you can cooperate for a long time. Naturally, you must conclude a contract with the selected supplier. The document will set out all the requirements and conditions of both parties. The cost of purchasing the goods is immediately determined.
To attract customers, you need a bright beautiful sign, a good attitude to customers and an excellent advertising campaign. This mission is best entrusted to professionals. Although you can also use advertising space in transport, newspapers, the Internet.
Cost of opening an enterprise
Now imagine an approximate business plan for a car shop. In order to open it from scratch, you have to spend the following funds:
- execution of all necessary documents - up to $ 1000;
- rental of premises - from 3000 cu monthly (together with utilities);
- purchase of goods - from $ 5,000 per month;
- advertising and promotion of the store - from 2000 cu;
- salary to employees - from $ 3000 per month;
- other expenses - from $ 1,000 per month.
As for profit, it all depends on the assortment of goods and customer demand. The payback period of the project is about one and a half years.
What exactly will need to be sold?
The fact that the assortment of a car shop provides a narrow range of products is understandable. However, you can expand your business. First of all, you must have oils from different manufacturers, as well as substances that are suitable for most cars. In addition to the main products, you can sell means of car care, antifreezes, detergents.
In principle, a counter with various accessories: brushes for cleaning the car, rugs, covers will not be amiss. Over time, you can turn your business into a chain of stores that will provide you with a stable income.
