What is a store owner and how to become one

Key steps to become a store owner

1. Explore store owner education requirements

   Most common store owner degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.1 %

   Associate

   20.1 %

   High School Diploma

   16.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific store owner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	26.06%
   Product Knowledge	11.85%
   Payroll	10.27%
   Store Merchandise	5.91%
   Inventory Control	4.36%

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3. Complete relevant store owner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New store owners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a store owner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real store owner resumes.

4. Research store owner duties and responsibilities

   • Manage employees, order supplies, stock, quick books POS
   • Manage own store, selling wide variety of products such as groceries and household items.
   • Train and develop to manage multi-unit operations.
   • Prepare payroll accounts and reconcile bank statements.

5. Apply for store owner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a store owner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams