RIDBS
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Retail Business Strategy
Strategic Planning • Feasibility • Growth
“Cheap advice is the most expensive thing you will ever buy. Margins are too thin to rely on guesswork. Whether you are opening, fixing, or scaling—you need a roadmap based on 46 years of operational reality.”
1. Market Feasibility
“Don’t sign the lease until you know the numbers.”
Why?
A bad location is the #1 cause of failure. We scientifically determine if a site can support a profitable store before you spend a cent.
What We Measure:
- Demographic Analysis & LSM
- Competitor Weaknesses
- Projected Basket Size
- Bank-Ready Funding Reports
⏱ Time: 2 – 3 Weeks
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Value: Insurance against a R10m lease error.
2. Turnaround Strategy
“Stop the bleeding. Stabilize the ship.”
Why?
For stores that are trading but losing money. We provide the comprehensive “Battle Plan” to return to profitability immediately.
The Process:
- Deep Operational Audit (Theft/Waste)
- Cost Restructuring (Wages/Rent)
- Merchandising Reset
- “Return to Black” Roadmap
⏱ Time: 4 – 6 Weeks
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Value: Often costs less than one month of your current shrinkage.
3. Financial Modelling
“Bankers don’t trust passion. They trust spreadsheets.”
Why?
Most retailers run off the bank balance, not the budget. We create a dynamic “digital twin” of your business to secure funding.
Deliverables:
- 3-Way Model (Income, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet)
- “What If” Scenario Planning
- Bank Application Support
- Real-world Retail Metrics
⏱ Time: 1 – 2 Weeks
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Value: Significantly increases probability of Bank Loan Approval.
4. Growth Roadmaps
“Moving from ‘Shopkeeper’ to ‘Retail Entrepreneur’.”
Why?
The strategy to scale—whether that means franchising, opening Branch #2, or handling Succession Planning.
The Strategy:
- Gap Analysis (Skills/Tech)
- SOP Development (Systemization)
- 36-Month Strategic Calendar
- Building a Saleable Asset
⏱ Time: 4 – 6 Weeks
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Value: Transforms your business from a “Job” into a “Saleable Asset.”
Experience Costs Less Than Failure.
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