WE HELP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WORK SMARTER
Did you know that 20% of small businesses fail in their first year?
After five years, 50% are out of business - and only 30% make it to year ten.
At Rogue Pop, we prioritize sustainability.
Too often, small business owners fall into the trap of investing their money in the wrong places. Marketing campaigns that fail to deliver. Buying products that are misaligned with customers' tastes and budget or over-investing back into the business. Being unable to pivot when something is not working.
We are here to help you avoid these costly mistakes and help your small wine and liquor retail business stand the test of time by taking the guesswork out and helping you make smart choices.
solutions
Business Planning and Strategy
- Business model
- Corporate structure
- Securing loans and appropriate financing
- Selecting a store location
- Understanding your market and selecting initial inventory
- Competitive analysis
- Sales forecasting and metrics
Wine and Liquor Licensing
- Securing a wine and liquor license
- Stopping other licenses from being issued in your territory
Operations
- Wholesale account setup (selecting distributors and suppliers)
- Purchasing technology (point of sale, inventory management, ID verification)
- Budgeting, pricing, reordering
- Refining your inventory to meet customer demand
- Procuring allocated (rare) items
- Private labels
- Working with wine and liquor reps
- Partnering with delivery aggregators (e.g. Minibar, Postmates, etc)
- E-commerce
- Alcohol shipping agreements
- Hiring the right employees and retaining them
Customer Experience
- Customer service
- In-store experiences and tastings
- Loyalty programs
- Store policies
Selling or Divesting Your Business
- How to value your business and find buyers
- Escrow
- Closing a deal
- Adding or removing a partner
Ongoing Support
- Tiered level of support based on your business needs