Are you thinking about opening a scrapbook store?  If you love the hobby and want to share it with others, this might be a great opportunity for you.  Of course many retail locations are struggling today but scrapbooking is a very inexpensive and affordable hobby that many still love, so you may find this is the one business that still does well in today's economy!  But if you're considering opening a scrapbook store, here are a few tips to remember.

First, when opening a scrapbook store make sure you have a website as well.  Many smaller retail stores neglect this but many people want to check a site online to be sure of the store's hours, location, and so on.  A simple website is only a few dollars to maintain every month and it can be worth it for the customers that might otherwise avoid a store they can't find or if they're not sure about hours. 

Another tip for opening a scrapbook store is to make up some sample pages using the materials you're selling.  Imagine a clothing retail store - they often put outfits on mannequins to demonstrate how everything will look when you put them together.  This is a good idea for anyone opening a scrapbook store.  If your customers see how your materials can be used for a completed page or completed album, they may be more likely to purchase the materials you're selling.

Be sure to swap out your designs as well and plan for this when opening a scrapbook store.  What this means is that as a certain holiday is approaching, be sure to display holiday designs and kits.  As summer approaches, show off your graduation designs and those for summer vacations.  September is a big month for weddings so move those out during this time.  Rotating your designs is important for returning customers and for those who aren't sure of how to put albums together.  Another things that many do when opening a scrapbook store is conducting classes so scrappers can share designs and work on their products together.  Classes don't need to be difficult; a long table in a back corner can be set up for participants and you can charge a small amount; include a set of materials in the class price and you're sure to have a lot of participants and new customers!