Times Of Swaziland: OWN TRENDY FABRIC RETAIL OUTLET OWN TRENDY FABRIC RETAIL OUTLET ================================================================================ BY ASHMOND NZIMA on 06/07/2020 00:31:00 MBABANE – If you are passionate about fabric, it is time to realise your dream. A trendy and established fabric retail outlet is up for grabs. Located at the busy Mahhala complex in Matsapha, it is being accessed by hundreds of customers daily. Experts say location is important because that factors greatly into how your initial customers can find you, and how often your existing customers visit. Basically you just want to be wherever your customers are and make it as convenient as possible to visit you. It has been in existence for over five years and it comes with a valid lease. fabric The current owner says she is selling everything inside including fabric stock and a glass counter. The asking price is E280 000. With a closed-circuit television, security is guaranteed. “As with any business venture, opening a fabric store requires research, thought and planning. A well-considered and developed business plan is essential. In many cases, these stores have weathered the competition from major chains and may have a dedicated and loyal customer base,” shared an expert. Opening a fabric business, those in the industry say, gives you a chance to share your passion for fabrics. One does not need much equipment to sell fabric. “Fabric shops have traditionally been very profitable specialty retail operations as the markups applied to fabrics for retail sales can exceed 100 per cent or more. The business needs little in the way of specialised equipment, thus keeping the operating overheads to a minimum,” shared another expert. The seller can be contacted on 7604 6175.