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Bike shop owners must compete with online bike shops more and more. Some bike shops have seen business drop significantly in the last decade or so.

Despite this, there are several things that a bike shop owner can do to try to attract new customers and retain the customers he already has. They include:

• Hire knowledgeable employees – A bike shop owner who shells out the extra cash to hire good employees who know about the products they are selling is investing in his business. Often people will come to shop at a bike shop where they know they will be able to speak with somebody who is knowledgeable about bikes. Shopping online does not always allow a person to have the same opportunity to have his questions answered by somebody who is knowledgeable.

• Encourage loitering (to a point) – A bike shop that sells only bikes and bike accessories might have a tougher time making a profit than a bike shop that has a small deli with some tables and chairs inside of it. By having a bike shop as well as a deli or sandwich shop, a person increases the customer base that will visit the building. Undoubtedly, those who have come to look at bikes will wander to the sandwich shop and vice versa.

By creating a bike shop that is inviting and well-run, a person is more likely to be successful in his business endeavors.

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