Propose two to three strategies for targeting customers and information gathering that you would use to develop your own customer base.

Review these resources to help you get started:

• https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/75912
• https://retail.about.com/od/startingaretailbusiness/tp/checklist.htm
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fecPdpw3RYw
• https://www.entrepreneur.com/businessideas/industry/30.html Identify how you used feedback from Assignment 1 and how you can leverage trends in retailing for your own business.
• Propose two to three strategies for targeting customers and information gathering that you would use to develop your own customer base.
• Develop a plan that details your approach to recruiting staff, training staff, and employee management.
• Create a strategic plan for the operational management of your business.
• Create a name, a mission, a philosophy, and a location for your retail store.
• Develop a plan for cultivating an inviting store atmosphere (e.g., music, décor, style of goods provided, services provided, etc.) and a corresponding window display.