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So your dollar store is up and running and you find operating a dollar store to be everything you expected.  The exception is generating ever-more sales.  After all, if everything else is in-synch, adding revenue can mean higher profits for your dollar store business.  If you are facing this challenge maybe it is time to think beyond just owning and operating a dollar store.  If you have the room available in your store and a little creativity, maybe it is time to start thinking about other revenue generating streams for your dollar store business.  In this article I suggest some possibilities for you to consider.

Add a section of one-time deals

This doesn't require a huge expansion of space.  Just find a small area which is not being used to its full potential.  Then locate special pricing on some products.  This can be from existing suppliers, or possibly overstocks and closeouts from a liquidation or closeout company.  As this business builds consider using some of your end caps to promote the new merchandise as it arrives.

Automatic Teller Machine

Adding an ATM can provide a service for your shoppers.  At the same time you make a small amount for each transaction.  Shop around before making a decision.  Also be sure to read the fine print.

Ice Cold Beverage Vending

Many who own a dollar store business place a cooler with assorted chilled beverages inside their stores; often right beside the cash registers.  In some locations you might also be able to add a beverage vending machine right outside your store.

Vending Inside your store

It might be Children's Toy Vending, Candy and/or Gum Vending, or even Fortune ' Zodiac Vending, and that's just the beginning.  Whether you choose to purchase your own machines or work out a deal to allow someone to place their machine in your store for a percentage of sales, this is a means of building sales which is worth consideration.

Others

The range of possibilities is limited only by your imagination.  Whether it is adding one or more of the ideas above, creating a small space to display a selection fresh fruit and vegetables for your shoppers, or something entirely different, this can generate a great deal of excitement for your shoppers.  It can also generate added sales for your business.

If you feel you have reached a sales plateau with your dollar store business, then start considering the addition of more revenue streams.  Even though well-chosen extras can each result in hundreds or more in extra sales, do not neglect the need to continually add new traffic.  It is by adding new shoppers and then building the average sale per shopper that those operating a dollar store really see huge steps up in total sales.

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