Store Opening Checklist

A Checklist of Necessary Stuff!

You think you want to own a Game Store…I Own 2 Stores Currently…I have Opened or moved 3 times in 7 years!This is about all of the items you need to take care of before you open your doors for the very 1st Dollar!This is not about whether you SHOULD...

Why are We Here?

David Steltenkamp• Own Dragon’s Den in Poughkeepsie, NY• Own Gamer’s Gambit in Danbury, CT• MBA, 15+ Years in Retail Mgt.• 10 Years in Publishing, Sales• Started in Gaming with D&D Purple Box

Background

LegalBanking/CapitalCommercial LeasingPrepping Your Physical SpaceEquipmentSetting Up Vendor AccountsHuman ResourcesStore PoliciesAdvertising

What Areas are We Covering?

What type of Structure?Sole, LLC, Corp

Who owns it?What State?Sales Tax/Local LawsInsuranceFind a Good Lawyer/Accountant

Legal

Open Corporate AccountEstablish SignersLoan Bank or Different?Corporate Debit/Credit CardSet Up Credit Card ProcessingSeparate Accounts for Taxes/Payroll?

Banking

Location, Location, LocationTerm & Amount per Square Foot (Per Month/Per Year)Common Area Merchant FeesTaxesContacts at LandlordThere is another Session on Commercial Leasing

Thursday, 10 AM

Commercial Leasing

What do you need to do?Paint, Flooring, Ceiling, Electrical, Plumbing, Security

FixturesGrid Wall, Slat Wall, Bookcases, Shelving, Hooks,

Display Cases, Cash Wrap, Register Stand, Filing Cabinets, Desk, Storage, Tables, Chairs, ETC.

Prepping Your Physical Space

Point of SaleComputer, Cash Drawer, Credit Card Machine, Receipt Printer, Label Printer, Counterfeit Detection

OfficeComputer, Cash Box, Filing Cabinet

General StoreVacuum, Stapler, Tape, Ladder, Garbage Cans

Equipment

Basic UtilitiesSecurityCredit Card Processing (Merchant Services)Goods

Wholesale/DistributorsDirect With ManufacturersLocal Vendors (Food, Crafts)

Set Up Vendor Accounts

TermsCOD CertifiedCredit CardCODDue on DeliveryNet ?? DaysDeposits

Set up Vendor Accounts, Part 2

Non-GoodsOrganized Play - Friday Night MagicStore Locators - Steve Jackson GamesDemo Copies - Fantasy FlightDemo Programs - Press GangersNational Days - International TableTop Day

Set Up Vendor Accounts, Part 3

Make Sure You Check Legal Issues!!!eg NJ Owner must be covered by Workers Comp“Volunteers” like Wizards Judges

Minimum Wage, Working PapersInterviewCheck ReferencesBeware Family & “Friends”

Human Resources

BasicsDays & Hours, Checks, Events, Buybacks

Employee (Possible Handbook)Discounts, Uniform, Standards

CustomersCode of Conduct, Volunteers

CashHow and Who

Store Policies

Social MediaBroadcastPrintEMailDirect MailFlyersBillboardsGuerilla

Advertising

Your Grand Opening

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Thanks for Coming!