Recent content by harvsuper123

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    Shop Refit

    Dear All, I would like to hear experience from business owners, particulary small supermarket owners, if they have done a refit of the shop and how it has been beneficial to their business? I have been trading from the shop for just over 2 years, the shops been open for the past 30 years. I...
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    Symbol Groups

    İ have researched and spoken to a few reps from different symbol groups. The most that İ have liked the sound of is Nisa as they dont require you to change the fascia, something that İ dont want to rush into due to the lack of savings. Also it may not drive up my profits due to...
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    Symbol Groups

    I see that no one is part of a symbol group. Just to bump this up and make sure someone see's it. Thank you very much.
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    Independent grocery stores?

    Independent stores usually pay by cash. Direct debit or standing orders can be set up. Stock in the store needs to be monitored either by yourself by turning up every few days/week or 2 weekly and topping up the stock. For example I have one supplier come in every Friday at 6pm for the...
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    Symbol Groups

    Hi all, I would like to find out information from any one that owns a shop with a symbol group, e.g. Nisa, Londis, Premier and Costcutter. How does the system work and what kind of contract do I sign up with them? For example do they get a cut from my sales. I own a independent convenience...
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    Advice needed

    If I write to the council who would I write to and what can I put into the letter. I am really stressed at the moment as I recently bought the shop and business has been slow for the last 2 months. I am not worried about that but I am very worried as I have hefty debts to pay off and its really...
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    Advice needed

    Hi, I would like to have some advice regarding a situation. I have recently bought a off-license supermarket about 6 months ago. A new building was being built across the road with flats and according to the planning permission a small area for a cafe/sandwich bar. However I have recently...