Open a new store

Fit out, stock, staff and systems, ready for the opening day.

1. Get the lease signed and keys (Property director signs off)
2. Book the shopfitters and agree the plan
3. Order the broadband line and card terminals. Most people forget this: A new business line can take weeks, and a store cannot trade without card payments
4. Check the fit out against the plan each week
5. Get the fire risk assessment done
6. Recruit and train the team
7. Deliver and merchandise the opening stock
8. Run a soft open for staff and friends
9. Sign off the store as ready to trade (Area manager signs off)

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