How to Maximize Profit from a Single Store in Big Ambitions?

The game features many types of stores. In this article, we will cover how to get the most out of whichever store category you choose. Stores are the points where products obtained from factories, import companies, or wholesalers are sold to end users. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, structuring your store according to the tips below will directly impact the amount of profit you generate.

How to Find the Most Profitable Product?

This topic will clear up a common misconception that the most profitable product is the one that makes you the most money per sale. For example, expensive jewelry yields a profit of around $300–400 per item, while a box of soda earns you just $1–2. However, expensive jewelry sells fewer than 10 units even under ideal conditions, whereas a box of soda can nearly match its total profit through sheer volume.

The takeaway here is that the profit per product tends to be relatively similar across the board. If you want to maximize profit in a single store, the key is to choose a store type where you can sell the highest volume of products. There is also a saying in trade: “You make your money when you buy, not when you sell.” This holds true in this game as well. For instance, if you are new to the game, you will be sourcing from wholesalers. Wholesalers supply goods at much higher prices compared to importers. Once you progress further and start purchasing from importers, you will see how simply changing your supply source increases your profit without doing anything else.

Most Profitable Hours

Working hours are generally set from 8 AM to 4 PM, covering an 8-hour shift. However, this is not ideal for every type of store. For example, if you own a fast food restaurant, this time window is not when you will earn the most. If you are running this type of business on a single shift, it is better to set your hours from 4 PM to midnight.

Multiple Shifts

Other working hours will still generate some income. For this reason, keeping your business open continuously is important for profitability. You can employ full-time workers for up to 48 hours per week. To achieve this, hire multiple employees and divide their schedules by time or by day. This way, you will have a business that never closes.

Layout Within Building Capacity

If your product display counters fall below the building’s capacity, it will be impossible to reach that building’s full potential customer count. Therefore, make sure your counter setup exceeds the building’s capacity limit. You can even open an additional cash register during peak hours. While this adds to your staffing costs, it will reduce customer queues and ultimately earn you far more than it costs.

Building Decoration

The decoration of your building matters to customers. Choose expensive decorative wallpapers and floor coverings. Whenever possible, design the interiors yourself so you can spot shortcomings and place items that attract more customers. Do not forget to install speakers in every building customers do not enjoy silent spaces.

Advertise

Money spent on advertising will come back to you as steady revenue. You can increase your customer count by advertising online or on billboard panels located in city buildings.

Number of Competitors

The business you establish will affect competitors in the same neighborhood selling the same products. For this reason, try not to manipulate your selling prices too aggressively. If things go well, you will witness your competitors closing down one by one. After that, you can sell your products at whatever price you choose. Of course, most customers prefer not to pay inflated prices but then again, is it not a free market economy?

Listen to Your Customers and Employees

One of the most important steps for players aiming to maximize profit is to make additions based on customer requests and to maximize employee happiness by meeting their needs. Common employee requests in a store typically include a clean working environment, no morning or evening shifts, and not working on weekends. Meet these requests, and your employees will earn you significantly more in return.