How to Set Up School Stores
School stores benefit students because children can purchase supplies that they left at home, like pencils and paper. Establishing a store in your school is also a method to teach students about business. Children learn about supply and demand in addition to profit, according to the Future Business Leaders of America website. An effective school store requires planning and items that appeal to students. Furthermore, a trustworthy team of student employees contributes to a successful school store.
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Find sponsors for the school store. An effective school store needs at least one supervisor who is a teacher or faculty member, according to Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) website.
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Establish a location. If the sponsor is willing to let her classroom or office be the school store, use that area. Otherwise, set up the school store in the front office so that it is accessible to all students.
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Look for school store employees. The store requires student employees who can work for free on a regular schedule, according to the School Spirit Store website. Announce that the school is hiring workers via the morning and afternoon announcements. Tell students where applications can be obtained and any deadlines. Hire students who have a good academic and behavior record.
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Order supplies for the school store. Ask each teacher to question his class about items students would like the store to sell. Order the most popular supplies. Online vendors sell school store products, and you can customize items with your school colors and mascot. Make a price list. Look at the price retail stores sell similar items for and set your prices slightly lower. Plan to make an account for student activities with the school store profits.
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Announce the opening of the school store. Put up posters in the hallways that list the location and times the school store will be open. It's a good idea to open the store before class starts in the morning and after it ends each afternoon. Make sure students know what supplies they can find at the store.
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References
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