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 SMALL BUSINESS IDEA: HOW TO OPEN A MINI GENERAL MARKET.


Hello, my dear friends welcome to my blog TECHNICAL WORLD today I give you a complete guide on how to open a mini general market.


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Now a day’s the daily use of products is very demand full everywhere in the world so that is the reason today I come up with my blog on how to open a mini general market.

This business is very demand-full whole the world so, today I give you a complete guide on how to open a mini general market step-by-step.

Here are 7 easy steps to open your general market.

  1. Business planning.

The first and main thing before starting any business is the business plan first, you take a notebook or pen and write down all the strategies of your Mini general market, business plan is most important to start your Mini general market.


  1. Choose a perfect location.

When it comes to running a small business, location is key. The lesser competitors you have, the more you can set your own rates and develop your own clientele.


One of the most important topics to consider is where you want to direct your customer’s attention.


A general store shall be easier to supervise the business if it is closer to your home. It would not make sense to choose a location in the vicinity of a well-recognized brand store.


At numerous places, the rents are different. Rent is often greater in prime locations, where more customers are likely to be drawn.


Locations with cheaper rents, on the other hand, may not have as many consumers. It is great to have a nice blend of low rent and a large number of clients.


So it is better if you do your homework first, bearing your budget in mind, and then make your decision.

  1. Start with the legal process.

Since you’d most likely carry food items, you might need an extra permit or license in addition to what most businesses are required to have. Learn all the laws and regulations that affect your business so you can comply with them. Check with your city office.

  1. Make your list of products.


  • Turmeric powder 

  • Sugar

  • Jaggery

  • Idli rice/Boiled rice/Salem rice 

  • Steamed rice or Raw rice/Sona masoori

  • High-quality raw rice 

  • Dosa rice 

  • Basmati rice 

  • Brown rice(optional)

  • Pressed rice / Poha (thick or thin) 

  • Wheat flour

  • Maida

  • Ragi flour

  • Millets varieties & oats

  • Rice flour

  • Besan 

  • Bombay Rava/ Semolina or Chitroti Rava 

  • Wheat Rava / Samba Rava / Bansi Rava

  • Idly Rava 

  • Rice Rava 

  • Vermicelli / Semiya 

  • Instant rice sevai

  • Sago/Javvarisi 

  • Tamarind

  • Red chili

  • Ready-made rice mix

  • Sambar powder

  • Rasam powder

  • Garlic powder

  • Idli powder

  • Ginger, Garlic paste

  • Tamarind paste

  • Ready-to-eat products.

  • Vathakuzhambu powder

  • Idli, dosa batter

  • Bread packet

  • Cereals


Lentils

  • Toor dal 

  • Round urad dal

  • Yellow moong dal 

  • Chana dal

  • Split urad dal 

  • Rajma, peas, brown/white chana, green gram dal, Peanuts 

  • Fried gram dal 

  • Horse gram, flax seeds 


Spices/Powders

  • Crystal salt 

  • Powder salt

  • Red chili powder 

  • Dhania powder

  • Garam masala powder

  • Chat masala powder

  • Aamchoor powder 

  • Cumin powder

  • Pepper powder 

  • Sambar powder, Rasam powder

  • Biryani masala powder or curry masala powder 

  • Idli powder 

  • Readymade powders 

  • Instant coffee powder

  • Tea powder 

  • ENO fruit salt

  • Yeast

  • Cooking soda / Baking soda

  • Baking powder


Oils

  • Cooking oil

  • Gingelly oil/Sesame oil 

  • Coconut oil

  • Ghee or butter 

  • Olive oil 


Spices/Nuts

  • Mustard seeds 

  • Pepper 

  • Cumin seeds

  • Poppy seeds

  • Coriander seeds

  • Fennel seeds

  • Fenugreek seeds 

  • Dry ginger piece or powder

  • Black or white sesame seeds 

  • Split urad dal 

  • Ajwain 

  • Asafetida

  • Cardamom

  • Cashew nuts 

  • Raisins 

  • Badam or other nuts

  • Peanuts

  • Dates 

  • Cinnamon 

  • Cloves 

  • Biryani spices packet 

  • Vanilla essence 


Others (miscellaneous ingredients)


  • Papad

  • Cocoa powder

  • Health drinks

  • Noodles 

  • Pasta 

  • Macaroni 

  • Spaghetti

  • Tomato Ketchup 

  • Jam 

  • Mayonnaise 

  • Pizza sauce/ Pasta sauce 

  • Organic Honey 

  • Bread Packet 


Dairy

  • Cheese slices

  • Cheese block – packet

  • Butter

  • Curd / Flavored yogurt

  • Fresh cream 

  • Fresh Milk.

  • Cottage cheese 


Toiletries 

  • Toothpaste

  • Toothbrush 

  • Bathing soap 

  • Shampoo/Hair conditioner 

  • Face powder 

  • Hand sanitizer 

  • Deodorant 

  • Body lotion

  • Kajal/Kum kum/stickers

  • Shaving lotion 

  • Shaving cream

  • Hair gel 

  • Razer blades 

  • Baby products 

  • Sanitary pads 

  • Toilet paper


Cleaning Supplies 


  • Dishwashing soaps or liquids 

  • Dishwashing powder 

  • Washing powder 

  • Washing soaps

  • Toilet cleaner/bleaching powder 

  • Floor cleaner

  • Kitchen cleaner 

  • Kitchen tissue 

  • Garbage bags

  • Car cleaner/Car refresher 

  • Antiseptic liquid

  • Mosquito liquid 

  • Naphthalene balls 

  • Rubber band 

Miscellaneous 


  • Medicines/bandages

  • Light bulbs

  • Batteries

  • Candles

  • Snacks


  1. Hire staff.

The strength of your workforce will be determined by the size of your shop. A decent general shop, no matter how small or large, ought to have helpful staff members to assist consumers. The more at ease your customers feel, the higher your store’s sales will be. Staffing for a grocery shop is not difficult to come by.


Anyone with decency and politeness may be trained in product knowledge and customer service. You may also keep track of bonus plans for each person’s sales to encourage them to serve the customer.


The success of your general store is primarily dictated by the quality of your employees. As a result, choose your employees wisely.



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