So You want to own a...Retail Kiosk

By Marcia Layton Turner

Shoppers spend nearly $10 billion each year on retail products sold from carts and kiosks in malls, subway stations, and upscale resorts, according to Specialty Retail Report (www.specialtyretail.com), the industry's magazine. Although small in size, carts and kiosks are popular for many reasons, including high profit margins, low startup costs, and the option of working only a few months a year. Patricia Norins, author of the Ultimate Guide to Specialty Retail: How to start a cart, kiosk, or store (Specialty Retail Report; $49), and publisher of Specialty Retail Report, offers advice for getting started: Products You Love. "Select a product you like, even love," says Norins.

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