How to Start a Mini G-Shop (General Store) at Home
How to Start a Mini G-Shop (General Store) at Home Starting a mini general store (G-Shop) from home is a low-investment business idea suitable for neighborhoods. It provides daily essentials to local customers and brings regular income. 1. What is a Mini G-Shop? A mini G-Shop is a small shop selling household items like: Grocery items (flour, sugar, rice) Spices & condiments Snacks & beverages Personal care items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste) Stationery & small household items 2. Initial Setup Space: A small room or corner at home (50–100 sq ft) Shelves / Racks: For displaying products neatly Cash Register / Billing: Optional for very small stores; otherwise manual billing works Initial Stock: Start with 5,000–15,000 PKR worth of daily essentials 3. How to Source Products Wholesale markets for groceries Distributors for snacks & beverages Local markets for small household items 4. Pricing & Profit Maintain retail...