What's all thia about staff? You apparently are expected to pay an army of people just to chat to possible customers, who probably have no money to spend.
As the most experienced ex retailer on here, (a long time ago) you must keep the costs down, make it absolutely clear your regular opening hours if only part time, and do what I did, build wheels while doing the chat.
After taking on a virtually dead shop, by selling parts and repairs in 3 years had the largest retailer accounts in the south with several major importers while still being a one man business. And keep it self financed.
Ignore advice about accountants and solicitors, after their costs they will leave you with no capital.
It was a lot easier 54 years ago.
As the most experienced ex retailer on here, (a long time ago) you must keep the costs down, make it absolutely clear your regular opening hours if only part time, and do what I did, build wheels while doing the chat.
After taking on a virtually dead shop, by selling parts and repairs in 3 years had the largest retailer accounts in the south with several major importers while still being a one man business. And keep it self financed.
Ignore advice about accountants and solicitors, after their costs they will leave you with no capital.
It was a lot easier 54 years ago.