| If you are opening a dollar store you are probably | | | | that is high-priced, ships only about half of the |
| very concerned about where you will find the | | | | order, doesn’t ever answer your telephone |
| right dollar store merchandise for your store. | | | | calls, and then delivers poor quality merchandise |
| You are probably concerned about where to find | | | | after weeks of waiting? |
| dollar store suppliers you can depend on. You | | | | Tip #3) Meet dollar store suppliers face-to-face |
| need a supplier that cares about you and your | | | | whenever possible. This won’t be practical in |
| business success. They need to provide quality | | | | many situations. Yet if you can speak with a |
| products, but the price can’t be too high. | | | | representative and see the merchandise it is |
| They need to do exactly what they commit to | | | | much easier to make your decision. Trade |
| do every time. That’s a tall order of | | | | shows, and trips to major distribution locations are |
| expectations, and you don’t know even one | | | | a great way to make this happen. Some |
| supplier. Then let’s get started. In this | | | | companies also have representatives who can |
| article I present 5 dollar store merchandise | | | | come to you. |
| supplier tips to help you get started screening | | | | Tip #4) When opening a dollar store it is best to |
| down to the perfect suppliers for your business. | | | | start with a smaller, test order. This allows you |
| Tip #1) Don’t put all your eggs in one basket | | | | to verify the entire process with a prospective |
| when it comes to dollar store suppliers. When | | | | supplier without tying up too much money. |
| opening a dollar store it is important to deal with a | | | | Tip #5) When you are about to start a dollar |
| primary set of suppliers, but to also have a set of | | | | store it is important that you never be afraid to |
| back-up suppliers waiting in the wings should they | | | | reject a dollar store merchandise supplier from |
| be needed. Circumstances change in the industry | | | | consideration. Don’t tolerate poor customer |
| quite frequently. You never know when you will | | | | service, low quality merchandise or high prices. |
| need to begin using a pre-screened back-up | | | | Move on to the next supplier carrying similar |
| supplier. | | | | merchandise. While some companies don’t |
| Tip #2) Never commit to any dollar store supplier | | | | seem to care about you and your business, |
| without investigating first. Make sure a supplier | | | | others genuinely want a partnership with you. |
| meets your expectations before ever beginning | | | | To your dollar store success! |
| with them. Who wants to deal with a company | | | | |