Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Previous experience as a sales clerk or manager or in another retail position is generally required for aspiring retail business owners.
Whatever the experience and training, a retail business owner needs a lot of energy, patience, and fortitude to overcome the slow times and other difficulties involved in running a business. Other important personal characteristics include maturity, creativity, and good business judgment. Retail business owners should also be able to motivate employees and delegate authority.
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