SMALL BUSINESS

WHY DID YOU OPEN?

• Independence
• Ability To Make Own Decisions
• Familial Experience

WHY THIS TPYE OF BUSINESS?

• Experience in Retail
• Previous Employment
• Family Ties

START UP COST?

SOURCE OF CAPITAL?

LOCATION

• A1A
• 12 Blocks South of Atlantic Blvd.
• Pompano Beach
• Bought Another Business in the Location

DEMOGRAPHICS?

• Vacationing Families
• Winter Snowbirds
• Spring Breakers
• Locals

CHALLENGES?

• Recession
• Being the Business's Bottom Line

Competition?

Addressed by offering a unique selection of souvenirs and items that appeal to locals as well.

Industry Changes?

Business Ownership by mostly Immigrants and Foreigners

The Future?

Not Much Change
Bigger Stores

PERSONAL WORKING HOURS?

• 12-14 Per Week
• Mostly during Morning Hours
• Semi-Retired

EMPLOYEE TRAINING?

• Trial Period
• Employees Usually Retired

MARKETING?

ECO-FRIENDLY?

Mistakes?

Staying in the Same Location too Long

QUESTIONS?