Which historic shop are you?
You’ve got the next big business idea, and now you need a shop. But where?
Why pick one place? Lets build across streets.
Somewhere quiet. Less competition that way.
Surrounded by dull and dark shops – so I can stand out!
A busy street with lots of hungry customers.
Great! Sounds like the perfect spot. But who’s going to build it?
The most expensive architect money can buy and a whole team of builders.
Why, my good friend Charles Mackintosh, of course.
Those new shopfitters seem like they really know their stuff. We’ll give the job to them.
Plenty of local crafts people around here.
Money well spent. Tell us a little about the design.
Kinda dark, but did you see the thatching?
Big and spacious – and we’ve imported glass and stone from all over the world. Only the best for my shop!
I like the minimalist look. But I couldn’t resist a bit of marble, and bronze, and glass…
Clean and colourful. I think a tile mural adds a lovely touch.
What about that all important product? What do you sell?
Trinkets, jewellery, prints – all highly fashionable of course.
Food. Everyone has to eat right?
Little things – vegetables grown in the garden, handwoven scarves, that kind of thing.
Everything.
Finally, let’s get the word out. How do you advertise?
A grand opening which everyone in town will want to attend.
Nothing catches the eye better than a 3D shop sign.
Advertising? What’s so great about that?
My shop name, beautifully engraved and gilded.
A rural, cottage shop
You like the simple things in life. You prefer peace and quiet and love all things natural.
You’re climate conscious and want to have as little an impact on the environment as possible.
You’re climate conscious and want to have as little an impact on the environment as possible.
A local Victorian butcher
You’re savvy and clever.
You know how to be successful, without being flashy about it. You know how to turn customers into friends and inspire loyalty.
You know how to be successful, without being flashy about it. You know how to turn customers into friends and inspire loyalty.
A sleek, modern, Art Deco store
You’re super fashionable and ahead of all the latest trends.
Everyone looks to you for ideas and inspiration, and everyone knows your work is always made by superior craftsmanship.
Everyone looks to you for ideas and inspiration, and everyone knows your work is always made by superior craftsmanship.
A sprawling arcade
Bigger is better.
One shop isn’t enough for you!
You’re always looking for the next big thing and nothing stands in your way. But you also bring people together and are a treasured part of your community.
One shop isn’t enough for you!
You’re always looking for the next big thing and nothing stands in your way. But you also bring people together and are a treasured part of your community.