RPAGF Chapter 196: Failed to find a shop
Chapter 196: Failed to find a shop
Su Panpan listened to Wang Ermaizi's introduction and thought secretly in her mind.
Although the shop at the intersection of Dongshi Street has a good location, the rent is high, and I have to budget my funds carefully.
She frowned and said to Wang Ermazi, "Wang Yazi, how much is the rent exactly? Can we discuss it?"
Wang Ermazi's smile froze when he heard this, but then he regained his ingratiating demeanor. "Miss Su, the rent for that shop is twenty taels of silver a month. But you know how sought-after that location is. It's great that I can keep it for you. I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to negotiate."
Su Panpan felt that the price was a bit high. In the past, she only made an average of one to three taels of silver a day from selling things at the stall. She could only make more money by delivering goods to the palace of the prince and the residence of the rich lady.
If the monthly rent is only 20 taels, plus the workers' wages and costs, then you can't make much money.
Seeing that Su Panpan wasn't quite satisfied, Wang Ermaizi quickly introduced another shop: "There's another one over at the West Market. The location is also pretty good. Although the flow of people isn't as good as the one at the East Market, it's still quite a lot. As for the rent, it's only twelve taels of silver a month, but the shop is a little smaller."
After hearing this, Su Panpan felt a little moved and thought that she might be able to get to know this family better.
"Wang Yazi, please continue to tell us about the specific situation of that shop in the West Market. Please describe it in detail."
Wang Ermazi cleared his throat and began to explain in detail, "The shop in the West Market has a fairly neat layout. As soon as you enter, there's a spacious lobby with a row of wooden shelves on each side. The shelves are quite sturdy and can hold a lot of goods. Directly opposite the door is a counter made of thick elm wood, polished to a smooth finish. It's very convenient to stand behind it and do the accounting or greet customers."
"Further in, there's a small compartment. It's not big, but it can be used as a small storage room for goods that aren't often sold or for spare parts. The shop has good lighting too, with the windows opening just right. During the day, the sun shines in for the most part, making the shop bright and clear for customers to see."
"How is the surrounding environment?" Su Panpan asked.
"Speaking of the surroundings, it's quite nice. There's a teahouse next to your shop, bustling with people every day. When those tea-drinking customers take a break, they might pop by your shop to browse and buy something. Next door, there's a snack stand. At mealtimes, the aroma wafts over, so tempting it's sure to attract quite a few diners. That way, your shop's traffic is guaranteed."
"Also, although the West Market isn't as bustling as the East Market, it does have its advantages. The rent for shops here is relatively cheaper, and most of the customers are nearby residents. If you can sell your products at a good price and quality, you won't have to worry about a lack of repeat customers."
Su Panpan listened carefully, constantly picturing the appearance of the shop in her mind, and thinking secretly in her heart.
She thought that if she rented the shop, she could use the front hall shelves to display her carefully selected goods, and put an exquisite abacus at the counter for easy accounting. The small compartment would also be suitable for storing some special and limited-edition goods.
However, she was a little worried. Although there were teahouses and snack stalls in the surrounding area that could bring some popularity, the flow of people was still less than that of the East Market. She didn't know whether it could support the business scale she expected.
Moreover, I don’t know much about the consumption habits of customers in Xishi. If the goods are not suitable, it will be troublesome.
She frowned and said to Wang Ermazi, "Wang Yazi, this shop sounds great, but I'm still a little worried about the flow of people and their spending habits. Can you tell me more about what the customers in the West Market usually like to buy?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Ermazi quickly replied, "Miss Su, the customers in the West Market usually like to buy affordable daily necessities, such as needles and thread, fabrics, pots and pans, and the like. Special snacks and desserts are also quite popular."
After hearing this, Su Panpan began to ponder again. She couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Should she rent this shop and sell Yiwu small commodities? She should think about it again.
"Please keep an eye on the other things for me. I'm busy here. I'll come over next time."
After Su Panpan left Wang Ermaizi, she hurried back.
When she returned to her residence, everyone had already finished their meal and went back to their own work.
In the pot in the kitchen, there was still a bowl of pork rib soup, a plate of stir-fried meat with wood ear mushrooms, roasted chicken pieces, and a plate of stir-fried pea tips.
She knew at a glance that it was left for her by Shen Ru. She ate a few bites in a hurry and rushed to the construction site, where she saw a scene of busy work.
I saw several craftsmen in charge of the walls and floors working hard with sweat on their foreheads. The floor has been almost leveled, and the original bumpy places have now become smooth and are waiting for the final fine polishing.
The wall was already half built, and the neat rows of bricks glowed with a faint green light under the sunlight.
The bricklayer has skillful techniques and quick movements. The gaps between the bricks are even and fine, and it's obvious that he put a lot of effort into it.
As Su Panpan watched, she was secretly thinking about the shop.
She was thinking about the shop in the West Market. Although the rent was cheaper and the surrounding environment was okay, she was still unsure about the flow of people and the consumption habits of the customers.
But the rent for the store at the intersection of Dongshi Street is really high. If the business is not good after renting it, I will lose a lot of money.
The first step in opening a store - choosing a shop - is really a headache.
Zhang, the craftsman who was stirring the mud nearby, saw Su Panpan coming back and greeted her with a smile, "Sister Panpan, you're finally back. How was your work today?"
Su Panpan came back to her senses, forced a smile and responded: "I'm still thinking about it, there won't be any results so soon."
After that, she didn't say anything else, and walked to the side to help organize the tools scattered on the ground, but her mind was still thinking about the pros and cons of the shop.
After a while, the supervisor, Old Man Zhang, came over and saw Su Panpan's absent-minded look. He asked, "Panpan, are you worried about something?"
Su Panpan put down the tools in her hands and told Lao Zhang everything about choosing a shop.
After hearing this, Old Zhang stroked his chin and thought for a moment before saying, "I think you could go to the shop near the West Market first to see what the traffic is like. Also, you should look for Zhou Youliang. After all, he's familiar with business and must be good at choosing shops. Asking him will give you a better idea than just sitting here and worrying."