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RubyDG · 02-02-2015, 08:25 AM

I think the reason my local pet shop makes a profit is because it focuses on what is needed by the community and what they regularly buy, which is pet food and then accessories after that. Live animals are simply a side service and a very very small part of the shop, I don't imagine he even really makes any money off it.

What I would do if you are seriously looking into opening a pet shop is to do a survey in the area where you would like to open one. Just go door to door (not fun I know) and ask people what they buy for their pets, what they would want a local pet shop to stock and what things would make them go to the local shop rather than a big chain store. Getting an idea of what the customers want rather than what you want will go a long way in making a store that is profitable. After that is figuring out how to meet the needs/wants of the customers in an ethical way.

02-02-2015, 08:25 AM
RubyDG PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,661	Re: Opinions wanted :) I think the reason my local pet shop makes a profit is because it focuses on what is needed by the community and what they regularly buy, which is pet food and then accessories after that. Live animals are simply a side service and a very very small part of the shop, I don't imagine he even really makes any money off it. What I would do if you are seriously looking into opening a pet shop is to do a survey in the area where you would like to open one. Just go door to door (not fun I know) and ask people what they buy for their pets, what they would want a local pet shop to stock and what things would make them go to the local shop rather than a big chain store. Getting an idea of what the customers want rather than what you want will go a long way in making a store that is profitable. After that is figuring out how to meet the needs/wants of the customers in an ethical way.